Monday, September 23, 2024

THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

This is one of the oldest yearly publications in the country dating back to 1792.   It contains many interesting articles on adventures, astronomy, farming, folklore, gardening, home remedies, preserving food, weather predictions and much more.   It provides valuable tables on gestation, mating seasons, planting tables, growing seasons, dates of first and last frost, phenology and measurement tables.   Even the advertisements are interesting to read.   It is a welcome publication with simple advice, words of wisdom and a great resource in a complex world.  

THE HOLIDAY SEASON

This time of year living alone with no family nearby can be depressing.    Being alone one can lose track of what's happening during the...