There were several friends who commented somewhat favorable about last week's column regarding our country's financial state and what I surmised was causing the problem. One fellow found an error and wrote me an e-mail on the story about a couple who could not pronounce the name of the town they were in and asked the employee of a Burger King to pronounce the name of where they were very slowly Burrrrrr, gerrrrrr, Kiiiing. ...more

April 2, 2009

Laurel oaks are starting to drop their leaves and live oaks won't be far behind. During the next few weeks, it will be fall in the Bay area, as leaves come down by the bucketfuls. ...more

February 22, 2009

Homeowners should leave fallen leaves be when their trees go through their seasonal shed. ...more

February 19, 2009

Plant growth patterns could help scientists predict the effects of climate change. And citizen scientists have an opportunity to assist by photographing plants in various stages of growth. ...more

February 11, 2009

Plant growth patterns could help scientists predict the effects of climate change. And citizen scientists have an opportunity to assist by photographing plants in various stages of growth. Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center in Ruskin is participating in a national study by hosting a photography contest in conjunction with its upcoming Citizen Science Symposium on March 20 and 21. ...more

February 10, 2009