Etymology is origin of words; entomology study of insects
Did you ever wonder where common names for insects such as butterfly or beetle originated? Pondering such a thing might lead you to digging into what could be called the etymology of entomology.
Wisconsin DNR helps in a pinch with Chinook eggs, for Indiana
Wisconsin and Indiana fisheries biologists worked together late last month to save Indiana’s plan for stocking Chinook salmon in Lake Michigan in 2016.
Ohio Soybean Council awarding up to $36K for ag scholarships
The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) is extending scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students for the 2016-17 academic year.
It’s rough having a smooth face in a hair-laden world
I’m glad to see that men are growing more beards, mustaches and sideburns because growing facial hair is one of the few things left in this world that women can’t do. At least most women.
Work gypsum into soil as a guard against winter salting
Work gypsum into the soil where salt, used to melt winter’s ice, may damage plantings. Fertilize pastures for improved winter hardiness and stimulation of growth in early spring.
Having everything go ‘my way’ isn’t always fulfilling
Randy W. Allen, an Austin, Texas, friend who writes a periodical newsletter called Spring Rain, recently penned that he dislikes Frank Sinatra’s recording of "I Did It My Way," even though he enjoys Sinatra’s singing very much.
Do Christians often let their religion ‘show’ these days?
Robert Raines tells of a parishioner who was arguing with her boss about a controversial subject. "Did you get that idea from the funny little church you attend?" he asked.
Things that are old may hold memory of something grand
Every once in a while one gets a glimpse of what used to be. To the imaginative eye, even things that are old can hold the memory of something grand and the hope that life can be restored.
