Harvest Festivals and Sustainable Eating — There’s something about harvest festivals that’s just…real. I remember as a kid, the annual harvest fest was the talk of our small town. It wasn’t any fancy affair, but to us, it was the event of the year. …

Are Insects the Next Foodie Frontier? — Last week, while scrolling through my favorite food blog, I stumbled upon an ad that made me do a double-take: Chocolate Chirp Cookies. The secret ingredient? Crickets. Suddenly, my chocolate cravings felt a bit less urgent. But let’s face it: eating bugs is inching its way from bizarre to possibly…

Grandmas Apparently Swear By It — Last week I was standing in my kitchen at 2 AM, cravings hitting me like a freight train. I wanted something comforting, something that whispered sweet nothings to my sleep-starved brain. And then it hit me — milk toast. But wait, what the heck is milk toast? It’s exactly what…

Creative Stress Relief — Non-members can read this story for free by clicking here. When a friend recommended painting by numbers for some much-needed stress relief, I was admittedly doubtful. I picked up a kit anyway and decided to give it a try. …

Vows Eternal Vigilance From Living Room Window — If you’re not yet a member of Medium, you can read this story for free here! The local canine community is buzzing with the latest gossip, and the bone of contention is none other than Sir Nuts-a-Lot, a bushy-tailed squirrel with a major ‘tude. …

The Critical Role of Pollinators — If you’re not yet a member of Medium, you can read this story for free here! When I was a child, my grandfather used to take me to his garden, nestled behind a tangle of wildflowers and vines that swayed invitingly in the summer breeze. He’d point out the bumblebees…

The Politician’s Trifecta — Ah, war. That delightful charade where politicians play chess with human lives, moving them around a grand board of geopolitical interests. Why? Well, it certainly isn’t for the benefit of the common man or the defense of lofty ideals. …

Gothic Poetry — Nothing conjures up the energy of Halloween quite like gothic literature. As the wheel continues its turn toward winter and the nights grow frosty and dark, the themes of death, decay, loss, and mourning go hand in hand with the fading memories of summer. Join me then, if you dare…

A Terrifying Tale — The tiny village of Millfield was no stranger to peculiarities. Once every one hundred years, each soul within its borders, from the colicky newborns to the withered elderly, adhered to an ancient ritual — the Centennial Slumber. …