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Olive Oil
November 10, 2009
"At one olive grove that began at the coast and spanned inland, we saw thousands of beautiful olive trees, each tree oddly perched on a very large, knarled tree stump."
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Ancient Sands
October 27, 2009
"With the much-needed restoration of the historic Thalian Hall auditorium, the seating, flooring and joists of the main hall have been completely removed, exposing the ancient hill of sand on which the building perches."
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Canadian Thanksgiving
September 29, 2009
"The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an explorer who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Pacific Ocean, Martin Frobisher. His Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1578 in Newfoundland, after he and his crew arrived safely from their long exploration back to charted territory."
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Prisms
September 15, 2009
"A coat really isn't gray, a car isn't red and skin color really isn't brown, flesh, or olive toned. Everything in our world is simply our own perception of the reflection of light from our universe."
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Prop Master
August 31, 2009
"What I enjoy best as prop master is being able to transport others to various times and places... the audience as well as the actors."
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Neckties
August 18, 2009
"While this piece of clothing has endured as a major tool of male conformity in industrial and modern times, in the post-modern era, this article of clothing now contributes much to my own individuality."
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Hasankeyf, Turkey
August 3, 2009
"A modernization project on the Tigris, the Ilisu Dam a few years from completion will flood this city with its reservoir...I began to think of home [in] southeastern NC and all that we have lost."
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Mount Nemrut
July 7, 2009
"The Euphrates River below glistened like diamonds... the rich blue of its water, rivaling Caribbean seas. Everyone sang out in joy and applauded."
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Cay!
June 23, 2009
"In (Turkish) bazaars, roadsides, even caves and deserts, all one has to do is call out "Cay!" for the beverage is always within shouting distance."
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Vaseline Glass
June 8, 2009
"Vaseline glass is a type of glass which began to be produced in the 1830's by artisans. It is a type of glass traditionally with a yellow or pale green color."
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City Chickens
May 25, 2009
"What do Seattle, Ann Arbor, New York City, Raleigh, Asheville, and Greensboro all have in common? You may be surprised..."
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Layers
May 11, 2009
"The time machine in my mind began pulling me back, pondering all of the history that this land has been witness to: the depression, the roaring twenties, World War I, the Victorian era, Civil War, the Colonial era, all the way back to prehistoric time."
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An Industrious Creature
April 27, 2009
"Not only is beekeeping a responsible hobby in terms of environmental sustainability and recognizing the importance of this insect's relationship to our food sources, it can be an extremely rewarding, relaxing, and educational hobby."
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More Than Just a Ceiling
April 6, 2009
"Though no one else may fully understand the significance of this ceiling when they enter this room, it will serve as a constant reminder to me to appreciate and ponder my own traditions and roots."
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Christmas Tree Sap
December 8, 2008
"...the sticky, gooey sap that glues your fingers together and leaves resin all over your sweater is just a wonderful reminder of the hidden life all around us."
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Resourceful North Carolinians
October 27, 2008
"The (venus fly trap) should be on our state flag. ..You would think it would wear itself out opening and shutting every time something like a raindrop landed on it..."
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Happy Dirty
October 14, 2008
"Too much hygiene and too much separation from mother earth can lead not only to increased asthma and allergies, but also to depression."
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Barbara Sullivan
September 16, 2008
In her commentary for today, Barbara Sullivan recommends some blooms for the fall garden.
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Kudzunol
June 24, 2008
"This biofuel will save us from OPEC domination, make it unnecessary for us to use corn and other food crops for fuel, and make us rich beyond our wildest dreams."
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Public Profanity
June 17, 2008
When the air around her begins to turn a little too blue, commentator Peggy Porter reaches the end of her tolerance.
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Southern Magnolias
June 10, 2008
"This is what the myth of Sisyphus was all about. And Sisyphus was not a happy camper. Never mind pushing that boulder up the hill. They just needed to plan four Southern magnolias around his house and give him a rake."
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There's Nothing Boring about History
June 3, 2008
"How could it be boring? It's the record of all the triumphs and failures, all the heroism and cowardice, all the the good decisions and bad decisions people just like you have made down through the ages."
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Race for the White House
May 20, 2008
"Like it or not, a candidate's spouse is up for election too, not just because she or he will be representing the country also, but because they are the closest advisers a President has."
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Primary Day
May 6, 2008
Commentator Peggy Porter Shonosky has a few thoughts about the election process on this NC Primary day.
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Subtropicals
April 29, 2008
Commentator Barbara Sullivan suggests some subtropical plants for your garden.
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Xeriscaping
April 15, 2008
Commentator Barbara Sullivan discusses how to have a more water-efficient garden.
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Peggy Porter Returns
April 7, 2008
Not only is our commentator Peggy Shonosky finally going back to using her maiden name, it seems to have spurred her air some of her pet peeves.
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Planning Ahead
March 18, 2008
WHQR gardening commentator Barbara Sullivan has some ideas for planning your garden for this year.
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Natives
March 4, 2008
If you are looking for a hardy, drought-tolerant garden, our commentator Barbara Sullivan suggests cultivating native plants.
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Duke Lacrosse Lawsuit
February 26, 2008
Commentator Peggy Shonosky believes the decision to include Duke University as a defendant in a lawsuit recently filed by a group of lacrosse players is entirely appropriate.
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Middle of February
February 19, 2008
Even in the middle of February, Barbara Sullivan can still find some colors in her garden.
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Death in the Modern Age
February 12, 2008
While on a trip home to the Northeast, commentator Peggy Shonosky visits an old friend's mother, who is dying of cancer.
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Moment of Degradation
January 29, 2008
Peggy Shonosky believes modern game shows are a waste of time, and that's her final answer.
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Lost!
January 15, 2008
It's just a suggestion... but don't every try to give commentator Peggy Shonosky a set of directions. She still won't find her way out of that proverbial paper bag.
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Peggy Says
January 1, 2008
Our commentator Peggy Shonosky has made a rather unusual resolution for this coming new year.
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Peggy Shonosky at the Movies
December 28, 2007
In her latest commentary, Peggy has some words for those would-be film narrators.
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Poinsettias
December 11, 2007
Gardener Barbara Sullivan has the secret recipe for getting your poinsettia to "bloom."
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Michael Vick
December 4, 2007
Peggy Shonosky has some thoughts on the impending sentencing of the former NFL star on charges related to dogfighting.
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Weird Science
November 27, 2007
Come on a test drive today as gardening commentator tries out more than the garden variety of composters.
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Tranquility Garden
November 13, 2007
Commentator Barbara Sullivan talks about finding peace in a tranquility garden.
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scary plants
October 30, 2007
Gardener Barbara Sullivan has come up with some scary plants to fit in with your Halloween celebration.
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