Sunday March 16th, 2008
First off, I guess I had better give everyone the dates to cut the wild onions for April. March's dates have already come and gone. According to the "Old Farmer's Almanac" the dates to get rid of pests and weeds...(wild onions fall under both of these categories in my book)...are April 5th and 6th. Once again, no guarantees...just passing along the word that many folks swear by every year.
Heads-up....Don't miss tomorrow's Newschannel 19 This Morning. I am visiting "Tigers for Tomorrow" an Exotic Animal Park and Rescue Preserve. It is a two part Robert on the Road and you are going to love it!!! This is a fantastic place to take the kids or yourself if you care about wild animals at all. Susan and Wilbur McCauley, the owners and operators of the Preserve have spent a total of 32 years rescuing and caring for animals, such as lions, tigers, bears, wolves that have been either retired from animal shows or turned out by people who thought they could be made into pets. It is very educational and really cool to watch the interaction with these animals.
This would make a great field trip for school kids, church groups or just families...I am putting their website here so that you can learn more. www.TigersForTomorrow.org
I hope you get to watch the program, I know you will enjoy it.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Cut The Wild Onions
Thursday March 5th, 2008
Ok, I guess it's that time again, at least based on the number of e-mails and phone calls I have received in the last couple of weeks. What am I talking about? Cutting the wild onions, of course.
Yes, it is time to cut the wild onions so that they don't take over your yard later this spring. According to the "Old Farmer's Almanac" the days to cut the wild onions for March are this Saturday and Sunday...the 8th and 9th.
Based on the "Old Farmer's Almanac's" astrological charts, there are certain times that are best for just about everything, from planting, destroying pests and weeds, harvesting, ...to even getting your haircut. Back some years ago, my dad, Grady, started announcing the days to cut the wild onions. This has become such a tradition that some folks get real anxious if I forget to start talking about the dates a month or two ahead. The idea is that cutting the onions on the days when the moon is in the sign of the heart means that they will bleed to death and not come back. Now, whether it works or not is up for discussion, I know some folks that swear by it and some that swear at it. Notice I gave credit to the "Old Farmer's Almanac"...that way if it doesn't work, HEY, WHAT CAN I SAY...I just read their charts.
Anyway, once again, the dates are this weekend...the 8th and 9th so happy cutting. Oh, by the way, there will also be a couple of days in April to cut the onions, but supposedly those days don't work as well. I will include those dates a little closer to April so there is no confusion, in the meantime, good luck.
Ok, I guess it's that time again, at least based on the number of e-mails and phone calls I have received in the last couple of weeks. What am I talking about? Cutting the wild onions, of course.
Yes, it is time to cut the wild onions so that they don't take over your yard later this spring. According to the "Old Farmer's Almanac" the days to cut the wild onions for March are this Saturday and Sunday...the 8th and 9th.
Based on the "Old Farmer's Almanac's" astrological charts, there are certain times that are best for just about everything, from planting, destroying pests and weeds, harvesting, ...to even getting your haircut. Back some years ago, my dad, Grady, started announcing the days to cut the wild onions. This has become such a tradition that some folks get real anxious if I forget to start talking about the dates a month or two ahead. The idea is that cutting the onions on the days when the moon is in the sign of the heart means that they will bleed to death and not come back. Now, whether it works or not is up for discussion, I know some folks that swear by it and some that swear at it. Notice I gave credit to the "Old Farmer's Almanac"...that way if it doesn't work, HEY, WHAT CAN I SAY...I just read their charts.
Anyway, once again, the dates are this weekend...the 8th and 9th so happy cutting. Oh, by the way, there will also be a couple of days in April to cut the onions, but supposedly those days don't work as well. I will include those dates a little closer to April so there is no confusion, in the meantime, good luck.
Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment
Thursday March 5th, 2008
Lowe Mill is one of the four major textile mills that fueled Huntsville's economy in the early 1900's. The mill was built in 1900 and employed entire families because each mill was a small community into itself. The mill would later become a shoe factory known as General Shoe. Then it became Genesco and even made boots for the military up into the 70's. Eventually the mill would fall on hard times and would stand virtually vacant except for a small manufacturing company that would use one part of the building. Enter Jim Hudson, he would buy the property and begin renovations to the inside and outside. His dream, to have a place for artists and entertainers to display their talents. The dream is well on the way as I can attest. From beautiful and amazing glass blowing to scuptures and paintings to all of the folks involved with the "Flying Monkey Arts" there is something for everyone. The Flying Monkey even has a new theater that features entertainment each weekend. Oh, and don't forget Tina's Cantina...great food available for dinner and soon for lunch as well. You can enjoy the food outside in the courtyard. For more info, check out these websites: www.lowemill.net and www.flyingmonkeyarts.org.
Lowe Mill is one of the four major textile mills that fueled Huntsville's economy in the early 1900's. The mill was built in 1900 and employed entire families because each mill was a small community into itself. The mill would later become a shoe factory known as General Shoe. Then it became Genesco and even made boots for the military up into the 70's. Eventually the mill would fall on hard times and would stand virtually vacant except for a small manufacturing company that would use one part of the building. Enter Jim Hudson, he would buy the property and begin renovations to the inside and outside. His dream, to have a place for artists and entertainers to display their talents. The dream is well on the way as I can attest. From beautiful and amazing glass blowing to scuptures and paintings to all of the folks involved with the "Flying Monkey Arts" there is something for everyone. The Flying Monkey even has a new theater that features entertainment each weekend. Oh, and don't forget Tina's Cantina...great food available for dinner and soon for lunch as well. You can enjoy the food outside in the courtyard. For more info, check out these websites: www.lowemill.net and www.flyingmonkeyarts.org.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Special Needs Kids Dance
Saturday March 1, 2008
Friends, I am writing this to tell you about a wonderful group of teenagers that I had the opportunity to spend some time with Friday night. The guys and gals of the Junior Civitan clubs from Huntsville and Grissom High Schools hosted a dance for the special needs students that attend those two schools. Also sponsoring the dance were the members of the Huntsville Civitans and the Friendship Civitans, a group of special needs adults. Everybody had a great time and I am not sure who had the biggest grins on their faces...the students or the parents of the students. I do know this, the Junior Civitan members were great the way they paired off with the special needs students and adults and had them dancing and singing for two solid hours.Believe me when I say, based on the way these teenagers interacted and genuinely cared about their guests, the fuure of America is in some very capable, caring and compassionate hands. My stepson Jeff, who is autistic, had so much fun I was afraid we weren't going to be able to get him to leave. He commandeered one of the microphones and sang along with every song that was played. Jacque and I were grinning so big our faces hurt.
I can't begin to thank the young ladies and young men of the Junior Civitan Clubs enough for their positive and enthusiastic attitudes and the way they accept and encourage the special needs students. My hats off to you, Junior Civitan Clubs of Huntsville and Grissom High Schools.
Friends, I am writing this to tell you about a wonderful group of teenagers that I had the opportunity to spend some time with Friday night. The guys and gals of the Junior Civitan clubs from Huntsville and Grissom High Schools hosted a dance for the special needs students that attend those two schools. Also sponsoring the dance were the members of the Huntsville Civitans and the Friendship Civitans, a group of special needs adults. Everybody had a great time and I am not sure who had the biggest grins on their faces...the students or the parents of the students. I do know this, the Junior Civitan members were great the way they paired off with the special needs students and adults and had them dancing and singing for two solid hours.Believe me when I say, based on the way these teenagers interacted and genuinely cared about their guests, the fuure of America is in some very capable, caring and compassionate hands. My stepson Jeff, who is autistic, had so much fun I was afraid we weren't going to be able to get him to leave. He commandeered one of the microphones and sang along with every song that was played. Jacque and I were grinning so big our faces hurt.
I can't begin to thank the young ladies and young men of the Junior Civitan Clubs enough for their positive and enthusiastic attitudes and the way they accept and encourage the special needs students. My hats off to you, Junior Civitan Clubs of Huntsville and Grissom High Schools.
Move It
Saturday March 1, 2008
I hope you are enjoying our Move It segments and are getting some incentive to join us in our quest to get healthy. Please feel free to let me know if you have any ideas, suggestions or comments for us concerning these segments.Our production guys, Jonathon and Zach along with the head honcho Lori are truly creative, but it never hurts to have other ideas in the mix. By the way, I am adding a couple of attachments from Mary Martin Nordness of the Southeast Dairy Assoc. These are good charts to hang onto when planning your diet.
I hope you are enjoying our Move It segments and are getting some incentive to join us in our quest to get healthy. Please feel free to let me know if you have any ideas, suggestions or comments for us concerning these segments.Our production guys, Jonathon and Zach along with the head honcho Lori are truly creative, but it never hurts to have other ideas in the mix. By the way, I am adding a couple of attachments from Mary Martin Nordness of the Southeast Dairy Assoc. These are good charts to hang onto when planning your diet.
http://whnt.images.worldnow.com/images/incoming/news/health/Guide_to_good_eating.pdf
http://whnt.images.worldnow.com/images/incoming/news/health/Healthier_Eating.pdf
I hope these help with getting you up moving toward a healthier life for you and your family.
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