Pepper’s Blog
The First Signs of Fall in Willow Lake
t’s official… Fall has arrived in Willow Lake. Not that it happened overnight. Fall has been sneaking up on us…
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The Great Freezer Mystery
My mom called me the other day with a request. Between being mayor of Willow Lake and everything else she…
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Don't Say Goodbye to Summer Yet!
The minute Labor Day is over, something happens. Pumpkins appear. Sweaters come out. People start talking about crisp autumn mornings,…
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National Preparedness Month—Pepper Style! Could You Manage Without the Internet?
September is National Preparedness Month, so naturally I couldn’t let it go by without talking about being prepared. But I’m not…
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Five End-of-Summer Garden Mistakes to Avoid
I spent part of the day helping out at Madison Garden Center, and one thing I’ve learned over the years…
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Late Summer Storms: Are You Ready?
August often brings long, sunny days that tempt us outdoors. But it can also be a month of fast-moving thunderstorms,…
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