by Mariecor Agravante | Oct 11, 2015 | History and Humanities, Holidays and Seasons
It’s that time of year when autumn’s foliage graces the trees, and harvest time is nigh. Children anticipate Halloween festivities. Plus, plans for the Thanksgiving table are already in mind. And one of the most ubiquitous ornaments for the autumn season is...
by Mariecor Agravante | Jul 15, 2015 | Gardens and Gardening, Nature
Summer is the season when folks tend to spend more time outdoors. The warm weather naturally brings with it some pests, like mosquitoes. Rather than relying on chemical products and other artificial (think man-made) solutions, there’s one alternative that promises to...
by Mariecor Agravante | Jun 29, 2015 | American West, Cowboy, History and Humanities, Poetry
The American West has always conjured up images of cowboys and frontier pioneers — for they were the original vanguard of pathfinders that helped the young United States grow. These rugged wranglers and trailblazers pushed the boundaries as our young nation...
by Mariecor Agravante | Jun 7, 2015 | The Arts
The month of May saw me begin a new venture: artwork. It all started as a whim, then a dare — and to my surprise I found myself enjoying the serenity associated with crafting art. I am therefore happy to share that in addition to my writing I shall also be...
by Mariecor Agravante | Apr 2, 2015 | Poetry
National Poetry Month — how will you observe it? Since 1996, the month of April has been designated as National Poetry Month in the United States. That’s thanks to the efforts of the Academy of American Poets. During this thirty-day...