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The Wild Robot Review

Perennial Garden Bed Cleanup is for the Birds!

“Autumn birds speak cheerful poetry from their berry-stained beaks.

--Terri Guillemets

The week 48, November 28th, 2024 edition of the Star News incorrectly ran the "Around the Block" graphic on Matt Geiger's "Geiger Counter" column. Geiger's column can bw found here.

This week's print edition erroneously included Joe Block's column graphic; it should have been Matt Geiger's "Geiger Counter."

Indigenous authors spark new trend

Easily the best part of Thanksgiving is that is one holiday that’s all about food. Food, glorious, traditional, trendy, lovely food. I’ve been thinking about not just the food we eat for Thanksgiving but learning about the true history of Thanksgiving. I’ve been planning ahead and want to share my thoughts.

Fighting dragons

C.K. Chesterton famously said that fairy tales do not tell us that dragons are real; they teach us that dragons can be defeated. As I get older, I’m slightly in awe of just how many dragons need defeating on a daily basis. 

Putting your Garden to Bed

“In November, the earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures.”

--Cynthia Rylant

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