January 19 is National Popcorn Day, a favorite snack of mine. It is perfect for watching movies or reading books. Kettle corn vendors always are popular, including the fests in West Chicago. Whether in you own backyard or at a park, sitting outside munching on popcorn, one feels relaxed. Of course, the birds and squirrels […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 12, 2022
One very positive aspect of the January cold weather is the prospect of doing nothing, except favorite indoor activities, a positive aspect of living in Illinois. There are some requirements we need to keep such as going to work, attending meetings, which can be made more pleasant if virtual. Yet, there is the time to […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 5, 2022
Winter is here and now the weather is the topic of conversation. The snow we had Tuesday, December 28, 2021, was the first measurable snow in 287 days. There was an accumulation of approximately four inches in the last storm. Snowblowers and shovels were used. Children and adults enjoyed the snow, walking and playing. Then […]
GardenWorks Project Inspires Home Gardening
One of the priorities of The GardenWorks Project is to mobilize households and communities to grow vegetable gardens for the simple purpose of having greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables. With every household that enrolls, it invites them to participate in its membership-based program, The Food Growers Network. This network is an annual membership‐based […]