You might think I’m about to talk about some scam avoidance technique or advice for new graduates moving into the workforce, but truly, Imposter Syndrome hits everyone.

Strawberry torte or Erdbeerkuchen is a favorite German summer dessert. It was one of the first things I decided to make with the fresh strawberries I picked last week.

Almost every day I hear someone mention the topic of caring for aging parents. It seems only yesterday that my friends and I were swapping colic-coping methods, survival techniques for the terrible twos and picky eater solutions.

One of our cats got sick recently. Aside from the stress that comes with a well-loved family pet being in pain and unable to do anything about it, and not to mention the stress of the vet bills that inevitably arise, I ran into the perfect storm of headaches: road construction.

National Trails Day is Saturday, June 1, and several West Virginia state parks and state forests have scheduled guided hikes for that day, plus other activities for the weekend.

Pancakes are probably one of the earliest foods eaten in prehistoric societies. Flours were made of cattails and other plants, which were mixed with water and baked. Ancient Greeks and Romans made pancakes with wheat flour, olive oil, honey and curdled milk.

If you read last week’s column with several of my favorite parenting tips, welcome back for more.

This week, I hope you’ll allow me to brag a little bit.

Pineapple is a favorite tropical fruit. It can be found fresh or canned in nearly every grocery store. I usually have a can of pineapple in my pantry at all times. It can be added to salads and desserts.

(Part one of a two-part series)

With all the claims of “fake news” and deliberately inaccurate information being thrown around on social media, I see another problem that frustrates me – some people can’t tell (or don’t know) the difference between news and opinion in “mainstream” media sources.

The hills will be alive with the sound of music this weekend, as the Appalachian Children’s Chorus invites runners and walkers to participate in the inaugural Miles of Melodies 5K Run/Walk this weekend in Charleston.

Few issues get Mountain State anglers stirred up like the issue of trout stocking. About the only thing fishermen can agree on when it comes to stocking is that it’s best done in places where water is present.