Letter to the Editor: It’s Time for Luján to Take Action
By JIM REDMANI would urge the Congressman to promptly support the introduced “discharge Read More
Food on the Hill: French Onion Soup
This Week’s Recipe:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients
- 6 medium size onions, sliced (rings Preferred)
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 Cups White Wine
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 7 Cups beef broth(I prefer 5 cans of Campbell’s consommé plus one box of Swanson’s beef broth –NO SALT)
- 7 Slices Rustic Bread slices or cubes
- 7 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 7 slices Provolone Cheese
- Good Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
Melt butter in a large soup pot, add onions and sauté. When just golden on edges, cover with lid and cook on medium low for about 10 minutes until onions Read More
How the Hen House Turns: The Hose of Winter
How the Hen House Turns: The Hose of WinterLooks like we’ll have this week off. No more threats of a deep freeze. However, Halloween is coming soon, and that means anything goes, including three feet of snow. That was years ago, so maybe now all we have to worry our birds about is Arctic air, especially if the temperature drops below 14 F. If water dribbles down the hose, even a little bit, you’re hosed.
I have a long hose. It runs all the way down the hill, laid out carefully so there are no sneaky hillocks for water to not climb over, all the way down the regulation Read More
Yang: Diffuse…A Little Self-Reflection
Diffuse…a little self-reflectionRecently, a store manager made a mistake on my order. Though important, my order was not time sensitive. I happened to be in the store to inquire about my order, and he discovered the mistake. It was an oversight, but with little consequence, so I shrugged it off. However, the manager apologized profusely, was embarrassed, and truly felt bad.
I probably would feel the same way if I were in his shoes. I kept reassuring him that it was no big deal, and his follow-up action was quite adequate. Could I have responded differently? Acting indignant, Read More
Letter to the Editor: Government Shutdown is Affecting Education
By LOWELL CHRISTENSENI’m very concerned about the effect of the government shutdown on education. Some of us look back on school and remember our favorite teacher, but today’s youth will look back with fond memories of their favorite bureaucrats, who tragically today are not at work; they’re out on their boats.
For example, I recently asked young Rupert Johnson down the street, “Who has had the biggest impact on your education?” Without hesitation he thought of Mylford Peabody, acting-assistant-under-secretary-director of the Office-of-Thinking-Up-Stuff. Mylford qualified Read More
Column: Tips for Retirement Investing
Tips for Retirement InvestingSaving for retirement is a huge financial responsibility, and it does not end when you collect the last paycheck from your employer. You will need to make sure your retirement investing plan meets your changing needs in the future.
The money you’ve saved will need to last a while. According to a September 24, 2012, report (PDF,) the National Center for Health Statistics reports that a 65-year-old man is expected to live another 17.3 years, to just over age 82. A 65-year-old woman is expected to live another 20.0 years, to age 85.
In retirement, Read More
How the Hen House Turns: A Cozy Hen House
How the Hen House Turns: A Cozy Hen HouseIt’s been cold this week, a little too cold for September. The pumpkin leaves look very sad, their proud stance suddenly reduced to a dull green droop. They’re done for.
Two winters ago, I panicked when the temperature dropped below 14 degrees F. That’s when ducks shiver ─ a frightening sight. While sitting in icy cold ponds, ducks don’t shiver. And, true to form, my ducks dive for their bathtubs in winter to warm up in the 32 degree water.
That winter, before husband Don found the answer, I hustled the one turkey, Read More
