Recently, I was part of a conversation where our small group wondered how was this Holy Day commemorated before it was all commercialized into a scary night? Is it possible […]
Author Archives: By Christopher Nyerges
The Origin of “Santa Claus”
Recently, while doing some painting on an outside wall of my home, I had the radio on just to listen to people call in and talk with the host. One […]
Number Two is still a “Winner”
If you’re not a television watcher, you might not find any value in what I have to say today. But perhaps you will. I know that “Game of Thrones” had […]
Searching For The Real Meaning Of Christmas
I was waiting in line to buy something at Target, and the friendly checker asked the man ahead of me if he was ready for Christmas. It was a cheerful […]
Living With Drought And Desert Conditions
If you live in a desert or semi-desert region, you’ve probably looked into some of the methods for gardening with less water. If you live in a city, nearly everything […]
“Healing With Medicinal Plants of the West”
Dr. Adams says that the medical profession is mistaken when it comes to how to treat pain. Adams explains that although the brain processes pain, all pain in the body […]
“Extreme Simplicity: Homesteading in the City”
“Extreme Simplicity: Homesteading in the City” is perhaps my favorite of the books I have written because it is like a personal diary of how my wife and I worked […]
Collecting Rain Water
Most local residents are grateful for the recent rains, despite the many problems that it caused, such a flooding and auto accidents. But we should not be complacent about water. Our […]
On Being “Podded”
The original “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” was partly filmed in Sierra Madre, California, where the viewer watched pods being unloaded at the triangle at Baldwin and Sierra Madre Avenue. […]
The Roots of Hallowe’en
Recently I was part of a conversation where our small group wondered, “How was this Holy Day commemorated before it was all commercialized into a scary night?” Is it possible to observe […]