Observations: The Oxford Community Arts Center
"The arts center began as a dream in 1999. OxAct, the local drama group, saw the empty building on the corner of High and College Streets as a potential home."
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Media Matters: The Reading Problem – Part II
“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.” --George R.R. Martin
On My Plate: Lettuce
"Lettuce grew wild in Southwest Asia and was first harvested to obtain oil from the seeds. The ancient Egyptians domesticated it as a leafy food crop around 5,000 years ago."
2025’s Rewilding wrapped
"The City of Oxford has undertaken multiple re-wilding and wildlife-supportive projects in recent years, particularly at the Oxford Community Park, and in the design of the Oxford Area Trails."
You don’t need another restrictive diet New Year's resolution
"As a healthcare provider, it is always on my mind to minimize any potential harm. Your relationship with your food and body is just as important as what you’re eating."
Local Legends: Old Stoddy
"Stoddard was born on Aug. 23, 1812 in Lisle, New York, the son of James Stoddard and Lucy (Steele) Stoddard. Little else is known of his early life."
On My Plate: Bok Choy
"Grown at 7 Wonders Farm are two varieties of bok choy, one large and one small. The larger variety, known in English as standard bok choy, has firm, broad, thick, white stems that taste sweet and crunchy."