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The art of ironing clothes

Let’s visit about the art of ironing clothes and the inspiration to do so. My mother ironed every ...

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How to find where the elusive flying squirrel lives in Minnesota

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I was hungry enough to ...

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January is busy with preparations

January is a busy time for the museum staff and volunteers behind the scenes as we take down ...

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Golden-winged warblers can detect storms two days in advance

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I ate so much over ...

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Seed catalogs bring hope for summer

Every day the mailbox is filled with those wonderful wish books, better known to us gardeners as seed ...

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Jean Arthur went to Vassar, but as a teacher

Jean Arthur (1900-1991) was a popular 1930s comedic actress largely remembered today for spirited performances in Frank Capra’s ...

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You can help

Semcac Meal Delivery Volunteers are needed for meal deliveries in rural areas. If you are interested in helping ...

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Looking to 2015 at the museum

With Christmas and New Year’s over, it’s time to think of everything coming up at the museum in ...

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Easiest way to get butterflies, discouraging grackles, turtle eggs

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. My family all chipped in ...

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Anticipating next year’s garden

Here we are, beginning a new year with so many hopes that it will be better than last ...

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Celebrate the gardens of last year

It’s time to celebrate the gardens of last year for their beauty and the serenity they provided. As ...

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Norm Crosby still using malaprops

We all use the wrong word occasionally — “that skinny dog looks emancipated” — but comedian Norm Crosby ...

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The importance of role-modeling

Question: Would you explain the process of role-modeling? Answer: “Love and Logic” author Jim Fay is an ...

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How much wood could a beaver chuck? About 400 trees per year

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. My socks don’t match, but ...

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The legacy of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Is Rudolph real? Of course he is. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has been a part of my life as ...

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