Sweet or Sour
(11/08/09)
The story I remember as a child was that my father talked my mother into eating a persimmon in September and because of that one taste, she won't eat them to this day. Sour (pucker your lips sour) is what a persimmon tastes like when it has not ripened. Pick one up from the ground that is soft to the touch and orange in color and you will bite into a sweet little fruit unlike anything you normally get from the store...
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GrandFamily conference scheduled
(10/18/09) The theme of the conference is ?Sharing and Caring, Challenges and Triumphs; Resources for Relatives Raising Children.? The conference is free, but pre-registration is required to insure adequate seating, materials and lunch. To register, you may call Jackie Dover at 1-800-392-8771. Or you fill out a registration form on the brochure and mail to SEMO Area on Aging, 1219 N. Kingshighway, Suite 100, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. The registration deadline is November 3rd...
'MUMS' the word
(09/27/09) Fall is officially here. If you didn't know it by the date then you might know it by the sight of chrysanthemum's blooming in your neighbor's yard. What is it that makes this plant so loved by many? Chrysanthemum means "golden flower", from the greek chryos, meaning gold and anthos, meaning flower. ...
Walk and Roll 2009
(09/06/09)
University of Missouri Extension's mission is to provide educational opportunities to help our citizens. The broad areas of concerns are related to Human Environmental Science, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H and Youth, Community Development, Business Development, and Continuing Education... |
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