Upholstery in the Maker Space

A Furniture Waste Solution in the Making

On a sunny September day, I found myself exploring the nooks & crannies of our county landfill looking for furniture. A towering pile of metal drew me to the upper level – old metal kids’ desks and chrome 50’s chairs haphazardly…

It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s a Superdelegate

Kris Drummond

My plan with this article was to wander around downtown after midnight and ask people silly questions about politics. I hoped to evoke some funny answers that would illustrate the madness that descends upon America every four years, and hopefully…

4 Steps to Water-Smart Lawns and Landscapes This Summer

Lain Leoniak

Even though the snow is still on the ground, it is the perfect time to start thinking about your outdoor landscapes. A little planning now makes for healthy, attractive, water efficient lawns and gardens for you to enjoy this summer.   …

Should Women be Required to Register for Selective Service?

Pat Hill

In the wake of Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s decision in December to entirely open the U.S. military to women, two members of Congress have introduced legislation to require women to register for Selective Service.In February, Rep. Duncan…

Advice & Inspiration for the Beginning Gardener

Kareen Erbe

You’ve perused a few books over the winter, talked to some other gardeners, and perhaps even gotten some seed catalogs in the mail. You’ve tentatively looked at your backyard to figure out a sunny spot to put a garden and now, as March…

Most Romantic of Valentines Days to You

Sarah Cairoli, Angie Ripple

Ahhhh, February. Love is in the air and the pressure is on. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Some people are looking for that special someone while others are just looking for a special way to express their feelings. Finding that…

OBAMA Takes Executive Action Regarding Guns

Pat Hill

Last month President Obama took executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence in the United States, and the reviews have been expectedly mixed. The President has not called for any new laws, issuing executive actions rather than executive orders…