Non-Fiction

Backyard Astronomy: Will the real Bootes please stand up? (2003-05-26) by Cheryl Haimann (May 26, 2003)

Late night Bootes calls in Greek mythology and modern-day astronomy.

The Last Monday in May by Sand Pilarski (May 26, 2003)

An essay for Memorial Day, recalling a time when all of Mifflintown knew its veterans by name.

Backyard Astronomy: Lunar Eclipse (2003-05-12) by Cheryl Haimann (May 12, 2003)

Thursday's event provides an opportune time to discuss the ins and outs of lunar eclipses.

How To Change a Tire by John Trindle (Apr 28, 2003)

Exerpted from the "Filthy Piker Cook Book and Survival Guide", invaluable advice you can't afford not to know.

Backyard Astronomy: Leo, The King of Spring (2003-04-21) by Cheryl Haimann (Apr 21, 2003)

Easy tips to help you identify and locate the constellation of Leo.

Backyard Astronomy: Measuring the Sky (2003-04-14) by Cheryl Haimann (Apr 14, 2003)

How big is the sky? How large is the moon? Learn to estimate degrees to measure objects in the sky and their respective distances from one another - without equipment.

Backyard Astronomy: Finding North With The Big Dipper (2003-04-07) by Cheryl Haimann (Apr 7, 2003)

Get familiar with the world above you. This week we take a look at Ursa Major, Ursa Minor and Polaris. The only fancy equipment you need is at the end of your hand.

Dia de los Muertos by Alexandra Queen (Nov 4, 2002)

Mocking mortality and dining with the dearly departed, the 'Day of the Dead' means never having to say 'goodbye'.

China's Han Dynasty by Alexandra Queen (Oct 5, 2002)

A brief introduction to one of the world's most exciting eras. An evil empire, an illiterate peasant, a story that even Hollywood couldn't make better.

God's Favorite Macaroni Salad by Sand Pilarski (Jul 27, 2002)

When God makes macaroni salad, he uses this recipe

Growing Up Wrong by Ed Moyer (Jul 20, 2002)

<b>Beer and Billiards</b> A pool game gone awry in this tale of misspent youth.

Tales No Taller Than Ourselves by Sand Pilarski (Jul 13, 2002)

Spiritual Intervention

Revenge of the Tent Dwellers by Sand Pilarski (Jun 28, 2002)

How to make a gorgeous outdoor bedroom. Including a 05-08-04 update to the original article.

Proud Projects by Sand Pilarski (Jun 17, 2002)

An Old Dresser for a New Bedroom

Tales No Taller Than Ourselves by Valerie Rankin (Jun 10, 2002)

The Thicket

Tales No Taller Than Ourselves by Sand Pilarski (May 20, 2002)

Percy and the Ghost

Bird Scat Alley by Alexandra Queen (May 20, 2002)

Watching wildlife close to home

Do It Yourself Canine Trials by Sand Pilarski (May 13, 2002)

Kids, try this at home.

Japanese Tea Ceremony by Alexandra Queen (May 6, 2002)

Layers of meaning in meditational tradition

Everything Zen by Alexandra Queen (Apr 29, 2002)

Zen Buddhism as practiced locally

Art History: The Edo Era of Japan by Alexandra Queen (Apr 29, 2002)

A silly look at a fascinating era of art history

Bonsai! by Alexandra Queen (Apr 22, 2002)

Big adventure in tiny trees