A Slow Road Reader

From his vantage point in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, the author elevates the simple and local in a way that will bring a smile, a raised eyebrow, or nod of affirmation. This unique view of the world will be appreciated by fellow biology watchers, grandparents, rural dwellers or wannabes and by those simply seeking a pleasant place to ponder a few minutes before bedtime.

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Good News For The Environment Of The Appalachians…

After eight years of backpedaling by the previous administration on the requirements that it protect the environment, there is a new group in charge. They seem to feel that the laws passed by congress prior to the Bush Administration really are laws…Go figure.

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Five Days Gone…Happy Spring!

We cruised through East Columbia on the way home. East Columbia is one of the earliest settlements in this part of the state. It was founded in 1823 as Bell’s Landing.

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If it’s Sunday Morning…It’s time for an update from Winedale.

Leon Hale’s weekly column is up at the Houston Chronicle…This section in the middle caught my mind’s eye and reminded me of my year living with my Grandparents back in

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Best Cities for Coffee Drinkers?

Check out this World Hum article on the seven best cities in the world for all you latte-drinkers, java-sippers, and espresso-lovers. Here’s the rundown: via Best Cities for Coffee Drinkers?

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Perry says no to $555 Million

When I read this yesterday I wasn’t surprised. Gov. Rick Perry today told the federal government that Texas doesn’t want $555 million to expand benefits for the unemployed in exchange

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