My daughter was telling me recently about the “Dos and Don’ts” of school lunches these days - especially lunches sent from home. Apparently, the modern Lunch Nazis now rifle through each Spiderman lunchbox or brown paper bag to approve or disapprove of what children can eat. Donuts are definite “no-no’s and so are Oreo cookies. When I was a kid, you only got an Oreo cookie if you’d behaved … [Read more...]
Cart Path Only – Forever
Somehow, I managed to squeeze in a couple rounds of golf in the past two weeks, dodging the ever-present rain and intermittent cold. I played Old Trail, then Spring Creek. Both courses were in amazing shape, considering, but were they ever wet! I could see my partner’s golf shoes kicking up a spray of water with every step. A high iron to the green would on occasion bury the ball … [Read more...]
Too Wet to Plow
Lots of backyard gardeners like to get started with their early plantings around the first of March. Some say, “Plant potatoes by March 15 and harvest on the Fourth of July.” Wild onions will soon be peeking through the grass and spring onions can go in the ground as soon as you’re ready. Trouble is: When will the ground be ready? The soil is unbelievably wet. My back yard has the … [Read more...]
Anna’s Pizza
Last week, Nancy and I were watching TV and a commercial came on depicting a big slice of pizza, oozing cheese and goodness. It brought back memories of Anna’s Pizza on Maury Avenue, not far from Scott Stadium. We had not eaten there in years and wondered if it was even still open. It is, and last Sunday night, we made a special trip across town to see if it was as good as we … [Read more...]
Corny Fried Chicken
Corn Flakes are good. So good, that the sweet, crunchy cereal is the nation’s favorite way to start the day. Corn Flakes are also a good way to end the day with the evening’s meal. I love fried chicken, except fried chicken is not the best performer on a low-calorie diet. It’s a sure-fire weight gain. But if you make the breading out of crushed Corn Flakes and bake the chicken in a … [Read more...]
Attracting Lots of Birds
It’s easy to attract birds. Just give them some food and water. In the winter, water is as important as food. Birds also like a little cover, like bushes, shrubs, tree limbs, but mostly it’s food and water they want. There are lots of different types of birds and one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to seeds and foods. Personally, I think the more variety you offer your feathered … [Read more...]
Western Virginia Sport Show
The 32ndAnnual Western Virginia Sport Show is coming up on Feb 22-24 at the Augusta Expo in Fishersville. For over 30 years, Mark Hangar and family have featured some of the best displays and the biggest names in the hunting and outdoor world. This year looks to be more of the same. From the heart of Montana’s secluded Yaak River Valley, Tom Oar has made a home for himself far removed from … [Read more...]
Trophy Yellow Perch
By Peter Brookes When February rolls around, most anglers have had about as much of being stuck indoors and away from their favorite fishing hole as they can stand. “Cabin fever” among anglers ranks right up there with the flu as an unwelcome winter illness. This year’s bone-chilling polar vortex only made it worse. But letting cabin fever get to you isn’t the answer. Instead, put … [Read more...]
A Foul Call
It was December 1972 and my close friend, Joe Davis, wanted me to join him as a referee for Little League basketball games. “We’ll call two games back-to-back, twice a week, and we can make $6 a game,” he offered, temptingly. While $24 a week wasn’t Warren Buffet money, it would be twenty-some bucks that I didn’t have before and I could spend it any way I liked. Fishing equipment, golf … [Read more...]
Seeds for Thought
This is a time of year I love and hate. I love it because it’s the time to plan the spring garden and buy seeds. I hate it because I have to make tough choices and I almost always buy twice as many seeds as I need and end up with way too many. I probably have more extra packs of seeds in my shed than Burpee has in their Harrisonburg warehouse. I have a small garden, which is probably a blessing … [Read more...]
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