VALLEY GROWN: LOCAL FOOD, LOCAL PLACES

There’s a palpable sense of hopefulness and renewal in Rainelle and the surrounding area these days, with community gardens and farmers markets sprouting up, educational and farm-to-table initiatives taking root, and more opportunities for recreation and healthy activities being developed. Local Foods, Local Places (LF/LP), a multi-federal agency technical assistance grant, aims to build on […]

PSEUDO NEWS: JIM & TRUMP. BY LARRY BERGER

There was a loud rapping on my mud room door. I went and peeked out the little diamond window and saw big, old Jim Reacher in his Carhart coveralls, not looking in at me, but looking at his shoes as if he were thinking of what to do. Smiling, I swung the door open. “C’mon […]

WV ARTIST ON DISPLAY: DEVOTED TO CLAY

A clay artist has a number of choices to identify and define her palette. First there is the medium. Clay of course but what color, texture and utility appeal the most. Get to know Diana Hunt. She has maintained a studio and sold pottery in the Greenbrier Valley for over 30 years. Through raising 5 […]

IN THE SPIRIT: WINES FOR CAMPING

In acknowledgement of the theme for this month’s publication, I wanted to say a few words about enjoying great wines while camping during these warm summer months and beyond. Specifically, I am thinking about camping and/or traveling in an RV with the family….possibly on a family vacation to a favorite annual destination, or even traveling […]

MY DOG & I: UPSIDE DOWN DOG

So I am in the Dog Cabin, decorating – yes my Dog Cabin is my extended home! When a large hornet decided to join me… And I am shooing him out, waving my arms and “reasoning” with him…”No, Mr. Hornet, this is not a good place for you…You need to find another place to make […]

FUTURE DOC: CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS TO CHANGE YOUR SHAPE.

There’s a huge invisible link between your thoughts and the manifestation of the body you desire. Here are some very cool affirmations. Check them out! If I crave, I am the reason If weight loss is slow – I create more health Eating for health keeps me out of trouble I only put healthy things […]

Wed. June 22: Belly Fat & Metabolism

Join Dr. Tim Pence on Wednesday, June 22 for his nutrition seminar discussing “Body Types: Belly Fat & Metabolism.” I will discuss the 4 body type system of weight loss, why people store fat in different places, the 3 most common mistakes trying to lose weight, why exercise and diet may worsen your metabolism, and I […]