Blog by
Author DJ Mathews
Mussel Salvage Rescue
Mussel Salvage Rescue an Important Event On the hunt for mussels to salvage at Claytor Lake State Park's lake (VA). Although it's been several years since I was personally involved, every few years Claytor Lake, part of Claytor Lake State Park near Dublin,...
Is There a Bird Friendly City
Is THERE A BIRD FRIENDLY CITY? When we visited D. C. (the U. S. capital) earlier this year I noticed it was a big city like others who seem to have a monopoly on some living things (besides people): some trees, squirrels, a few big rats (TRUE) and, of...
SQUIRRELS AND ANEMONES AND BIRD CAMS?
Squirrels and Anemones and Bird Cams? When we went to the very historic and fascinating city of Washington D. C. we came upon something rather unusual. A black squirrel! What the heck is black squirrel? I know, it sounds like something that is made up. Yeah, but it's...
You Know a Kid Who Wants to be His Own Boss? (Summer Ideas)
BE YOUR OWN BOSS AND MAKE SOME MONEY There have been a few articles in the newspaper about possibilities for young people -- possibilities when it comes to making money this summer. I remember helping man a lemonade stand as a kid one time. It was a...
SPRING HELP — GROW YOUR VEGGIES
SPRING HELP -- GROW YOUR VEGGIES Ah, Spring, a time for things to live anew, a time of new possibilities, new ideas. We certainly do need something new, with the OLD government idea of tariffs that are going to make us all poorer. And is that agreeable to you,...
Notes on Spring, A Great Season
NOTES ON SPRING, A GREAT SEASON When I was in college, you knew it was spring because, at least my freshman year, there was mud. That was cuz there was construction and we had to walk on "pallets" as our makeshift walkways. And so, some bright person put a cut...
My mission
Extensively, I will provide ideas and examples on managing money better, paying for an education, dealing with doctors, and good ideas or deals when it comes to travel. I will also consider science, as it relates to my book “Great American Women in Science and Environment.” Science and the future can be both a good or bad thing, depending on your consumer choices and outlook. And writers can always use tips on how and where to make money. I will do regular blogs on these issues, seeking always to inform in an entertaining manner.
