Monthly Archives: December 2016

As the six children sat around the table, busy with scissors and tape, one started humming a familiar tune. The “Star Wars” theme seemed to be a fitting soundtrack for the morning’s activity, which was an exploration of science and … Continue reading →

Here’s an update on a September column I think many of you will be interested in because there was a terrific and warm response to the story when it ran. Jack Frazier, who spent much of his last year building … Continue reading →

“It takes a lot of work to create something like this and a lot of time,” said Skogland. “Actually 15 years.” Mary Maxim is the company where Skogland found some do-it-yourself yarn crafts all those years ago.  The kits Skogland … Continue reading →

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On February 20, 1962, Americans sat around their radios or TVs, transfixed by every update as astronaut John Glenn was launched into space, and became the first American to orbit the Earth. It was a big deal, not only for … Continue reading →

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