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A destroyed road in Ukraine

Observations: War

"When that service was over and I was back in graduate school, the very first draft lottery took place during my first year and it was a harrowing time."
Allan Winkler May 12, 2026
Local rhubarb and blueberries

On My Plate: Rhubarb

"Since Shakespeare’s time, rhubarb has become popular in England. Growers in Yorkshire, England, had particular success growing rhubarb beginning around 1800."
James Rubenstein May 11, 2026
A robotic hand is upheld by two shadowy figures

Media Matters: “Extra! Extra! AI just wrote this headline”

“I’m not worried about AI taking over the world. I can barely get my Roomba to clean under the couch.” – Rita Rudner, comedian.
Richard Campbell May 11, 2026
Nutrition and lifestyle support for perimenopause and menopause

Nutrition and lifestyle support for perimenopause and menopause

Aging is normal – suffering is not.
Holly Larson May 7, 2026
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)

Introduction to Wild Ones

"As a transplant to Southwest Ohio myself, I recognize that there is irony in my efforts to restore the ecology that existed before people like me were on the scene."
Guest May 5, 2026
President of the United States Benjamin Harrison, pictured here ca. 1850

Local Legends: The presidential alumnus

"The grandson of U.S. President William Henry Harrison and great grandson of Judge John Cleves Symmes of Symmes Purchase fame, Harrison was born on Aug. 20, 1833 in North Bend, just west of Cincinnati."
Brad Spurlock May 5, 2026
Birch Creek Bakery bread and bagels

Birch Creek Bakery

"My favorite is the organic whole grain stone milled sourdough bread, a densely packed bread, weighing nearly 2 pounds, twice as heavy as most loaves."
James Rubenstein May 4, 2026

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