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Alternative Homestead Birds

Alternative Homestead Birds

The obvious first choice for fresh eggs and poultry on a small homestead is chickens, and they are popular, easy to care for, and fun to watch, but they are not alone in the choices for great homestead birds. There are several other fantastic fowl species to consider that will provide more variety and lots of enjoyable antics. This article will highlight three of the more common, yet often overlooked homestead birds that offer excellent eggs, delicious meat, and great bug control.

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Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli with Squash Fritters

Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli with Squash Fritters

We finally had a dry weekend in the mid-Atlantic region—time to do some yard work and clean up the summer garden. There is not too much time to be spent in the kitchen, so I like meals like this chicken and broccoli that I can put in one pot and pop in the oven.

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Disability on Life Support

Disability on Life Support

Though anyone who can do simple math should have seen it coming decades ago, both the media and many in Washington are wringing their hands as though the current economic crisis was unexpected. A prime example is what we are ...

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The Treasure In Your Trash

The Treasure In Your Trash

I confess… I’m not a packrat by nature, despite what my office looks like. My mother-in-law and husband, however, have taken saving things for later use to a high art form, hoarding items that I would have long ago thrown ...

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The President Who Wasn’t Saved by the Bell

The President Who Wasn’t Saved by the Bell

James Garfield was an ex-Civil War hero, and his experience in war had left him a fatalist. Not long after he was elected president, he told a friend that assassination “can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; ...

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Life – Just Do It!

Life – Just Do It!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our regular Sunday column was not available. And while this article may not be the typical fare we run on Sundays, its message is worth heeding. God gave us life to enjoy, and whether your pleasure ...

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Helping Your Business Weather a Recession

Helping Your Business Weather a Recession

Grim economic forecasts can trouble new small-business owners. But veteran entrepreneurs will tell you this is not the time to give up hope. Instead, it’s time to strategize so that your business will weather the recession. During a recession it is possible for your business to survive and thrive, when you make smart decisions.... In a tough economy, volume is important, and you want to keep your customers happy and coming back for more.

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