My family played football on Thanksgiving in the street after our Thanksgiving feast, my brother always put a rock in one of the Easter eggs for the Easter egg hunt, and my sister always sends a picture of herself in a happy holidays shirt for EVERY holiday. No matter how big or how small, all […]
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Keeping Tradition
The warmth of summer brings back memories from some of the best times spent with my family as a child. The smell of cut grass or a barbecue can conjure vivid images of playing softball, catching fireflies, and making chalk murals on the driveway with my sister. With these memories comes a sense of longing […]
Traditions ….useful or beautiful?
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris made this recommendation at an art and design speech in 1880. As part of my holiday motto, “This is Good, This is […]
Carve Out Time For Family Rituals
Researchers have long followed the impact of families in societies across the world. Regardless of size, composition, values, or cultural beliefs; family plays a significant role in developing identity and a sense of belonging. Family is the place that teaches us the value of love, affection, care, truthfulness, self-confidence, and provides us tools and suggestions […]
Where City Meets Country
“Where City Meets Country” is the theme at our county fair. A county fair is a place to highlight the value of agriculture within and surrounding both urban and rural areas. For many Ohioans who grew up participating in a youth program like 4-H or FFA, the county fair might bring back a lot of […]
Let’s Celebrate!
The 100-year signing anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act which officially created the national Cooperative Extension System, will take place in 2014. Extension offices across country are planning celebrations this year to highlight our past and focus on the current application of Cooperative Extension’s mission and vision as we move into our next century. This has […]