Like the poinsettia, the amaryllis is cultivated to bloom during the winter holiday season. And just like the poinsettia, it is usually thrown into the compost bin after blooming is […]
“Wolverine“ 3-month-old male Meet Wolverine! This sweet face is in search of his valentine. Wolverine is a retriever mix with lots of spunk. He is a fun and outgoing pup […]
Several garbage pickup Tuesdays ago, I chose to discard two jars of pickles from a shelf in my furnace room. I knew the contents were inedible because the color of […]
A blog entry on the website of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock features the quote “We Love to Eat!” Several years ago, the church’s Outreach Committee observed that food […]
“Bennet“ 1-year-old male Hi, I’m Bennet! I am a hound mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. I’m a very attentive and smart boy, but most of all […]
We hope the following helps to answer questions you may have or consider things you haven’t thought of before! Recycling can be confusing … so please enjoy these recycling and […]
“Onyx“ 1-year-old female Meet Onyx! This darling girl is a domestic short-haired mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Onyx has impaired vision but she does not let […]
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