The various “greenhouse gases” can be a source of confusion: carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, refrigerants (f-gases), sulfur hexafluoride, water vapor….How should we budget our concern about each of these? What is their relative importance in the strategy for addressing atmospheric warming? Back when some of us were young we learned all about the […]
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Norway Historical Society/Standing Orders and First Churches
At the time people were beginning to clear land and build homes in what would become the Town of Norway, we must remember that Maine was not yet a state and was governed by the laws of Massachusetts. When a town reached a specified number of residents, certain requirements came into play. Preaching was one […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
If you like your cats to have a split personality, Treat is your girl. She can be loving and playful, and then she’ll turn on a dime and tell you to leave her alone. It’s like getting two cats for the price of one! Treat’s likes include being playful, head scratches until you annoy her, […]
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What I’ve learned
In 1981, a mafia guy in Detroit managed to do what few others could: quit the mob. He arranged to meet his bosses in a warehouse and told them he’d turn all his operations over to them. He wouldn’t keep anything. He wouldn’t rat them out. All he wanted was to become a Christian – […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole Family
Stir-Fried Scallops and Asparagus ( or broccoli) Served over ramen noodles, this sir fry is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner in less than half an hour. Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles- You are just going to use the noodles- not the package of spice, which is full of salt 1 […]
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What I’ve learned
There’s a children’s song about a little stream. It contains these words: “I’m small I know, but wherever I go, the fields grow greener still.” As I pondered this song, the mayor of Argonia, Kansas came to mind. Susanna Madora Kinsley was born in Ohio in 1860. Her nickname was Dora. When she was 12, […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Biscuit is a handsome, adult rabbit who is ready for a new home. He is a calm fella who doesn’t ask for much. He allows some holding and especially likes getting attention from a particular staff member. He enjoys snuggling in her long hair! Did you know… while small rabbits are cute” many larger rabbits […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Southwestern Chicken Casserole It’s really easy to make, freezes well, and has just a touch of heat. If your family likes more heat, add some jalapenos! Serves 8 Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon canola […]
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Energy Matters
EV: Short for Evil?? “Is Biden driving up gas prices to get you to buy an EV?” was a recently cited concern in an Associated Press release. It reported on a circulating rumor that, in a nimble feat of opportunism, the American President was possibly exploiting – or even encouraging – the Russian invasion of […]
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What I’ve learned
An army, it has been said, marches on its stomach. That is to say, for an army to be effective, it must be well provisioned. In April of 1917, the United States declared war on the German Empire and entered World War I. Suddenly money, raw materials, and food were needed to support the war […]