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Are you doing your part to be kind to the Earth? Though it is not the official Earth Day, why not try to make every day Earth Day? There are many ways to show support and provide protection to our environment through the kindness of our hearts. When exploring your local parks or recreation areas, […]

How many of you grew up on a farm or remember your mom and dad’s garden? As this summer’s heat is bearing down, I think about them often. The seeds, the weeds, the bugs, the heat, the rain, the memories and sharing the bounty. I’m sure our 10 under 40 have memories about someone special.

Stargazing is often seen as a romanticized pastime and many take advantage of how readily available it is to everyone. After sunset, taking a few steps outside, enters you into a world of science at a glance into the sky, allowing you to explore math, astronomy, the environment, and mythology all from your backyard. When

Learning to lash like a Boy Scout had me swearing like a sailor in the middle of my garden…I am embarrassed to admit this.  I was a Girl Scout counselor.  I am an ISU Master Gardener and a NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer.  I can do things with tape people only dream about.  However, if I

“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” Mmmm…makes me hungry for a mustard and pickle sammie with a slice of…oops, sorry, got a little distracted there. Anyway, that quote by Truman Capote, author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s isn’t really about condiments or food, but adroitly addresses the theme of this issue which is

One of the most memorable failures is the first time we fell off of our bicycle as a child. After which, normally I would have scraped knees or elbows, lots of tears, and very little motivation to get back on the bike again. As a child, it is hard to understand that, with hard work