Picture of the Day

Published March 30, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

PINKY SAYS: DAVID HOCKNEY 74 YEARS YOUNG
IT’S SPRING AGAIN

Thirty years ago, when we were all young, we spent a delightful evening with David Hockney during which he spoke lovingly of Yorkshire in the north of England. It had… Continue reading →

Climate Change and Your Sinuses

Published March 9, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

Sinuses bothering you? Got allergies? The warmer it gets, the worse you’re going to feel. For global warming nonbelievers, maybe this should be a final wake up call. Scientists vow that climate change is real. Higher concentrations of CO_{2… Continue reading →}

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CAFO

Published February 17, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

Have you heard of CAFO? It stands for Confined-Animal-Feeding-Operation.

Some years ago, our farm neighbor gave us a call. His sow had farrowed and she didn’t have enough teats to feed all her brood. Would we like the… Continue reading →

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Pinky Says: HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON-PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Published January 27, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON-PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE

In an effort to explain the art world we have tried to single out for the reader interesting artists throughout history. We have a small photograph done by Henri Cartier-Bresson which shows a fat French family picnicking… Continue reading →

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OFF TO A GOOD? START

Published January 6, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

Only eight days into the new year, and already we are knee deep in the politics of choosing the next president. It’s a dirty business, full of partial truths, innuendos, and out and out lies. My stomach turns over when… Continue reading →

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