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.
A collection of stories from the life of Michael Burke. He worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, California, and Oregon. He lives in Oakland, OR. His wonderful wife, Celia, passed in May of 2021
Monday, September 23, 2024
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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...
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It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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My old friend Arthritis showed up last weekend and took advantage of my right knee. By Sunday afternoon I was confined to my chair in pain...
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A few weeks ago while wandering aimlessly through the Sutherlin Bi Mart store, I noticed fleece sheets for a king size bed on sale for $45. ...