Paula Johnson

 I believe that the best factor that comes out of book groups is reading something that one normally wouldn’t pick up and discovering something new and important – maybe even relaxing or useable. I began with this wonderful group about … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Happiness

While this photo is not totally germane to the author’s story, one must applaud Paula and Trent for braving the elements during Saturday’s game in South Bend between Boston College and Notre Dame. Since this is The News and not the National … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: New Use Vending Machines

Recently, I had a question put to me about how many eggs a queen honeybee lays a day. The general answer is about 1500, though she can store up to 7 million in her receptacle for use throughout her lifetime. This is really more complicated … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Egg Producing Animals

by Paula Johnson The older I get the more I like dinner to be out or easy. The farmer is a guy; so, he likes his dinner to be at home, fresh (as in – no leftovers) and tasty. I got this recipe from my friend, Lera, that hits all of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Melt-in-your-Mouth Chicken

In 1966, the Philadelphia Police Department grew so frustrated by the congested streets, traffic jams and regular tussles that, it’s believed, they coined the name ‘Black Friday’ in the hope of dissuading people from heading to the shops. … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Black Friday

by Paula Johnson Nearly time for the little ones (and some big ones) to come seeking “treats” and compliments. Who can create or find the best costume for “Trick or Treat” night? I put out a message to my family, near and extended, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Halloween Costuming

Time for something light and fun. How about an old-style trivia quiz? Get out your pencils and sharpen your brain. Some of you out there really keep me on my toes. Here we go… Questions 1. What current popular beverage was originally … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: New Trivia

Even though we arrived during the end of their winter season in South Africa, when the sun came out, it nice enough to wear capri pants and 3/4 sleeves. It reminded me much like Tempe, Arizona – change of season clothing …no … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Farewell Africa

The evening fire pit ready for a good conversation. by Paula Johnson Visiting Africa was a true social science experience for me. The cultural, economic and geographic differences were quite evident as we passed through the … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces:
Paula’s Africa

The author, Paula Johnson, in back at left with students of the special education school. Joining Paula are Andrea and Jacob Robinson by Paula Johnson In a previous column I mentioned that Annie, the wife of Hendrik the outfitter, had … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Africa Edition – Special Education School

by Paula Johnson At Rolling Hills, we not only have had pheasants and chukars (partridge), but also peacocks and guinea fowl. When the guys learned that there were guinea fowl in our hunting area, they asked questions. Yes, they could … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Guinea Hunting in Africa

“The portrait” of Jacob Robinson’s Kudu. Posing with Jacob (center) are his wife, Andrea Robinson, and Paula and Curt Johnson. by Paula Johnson Traditionally an African trip means animals and lots of photography. So, I will start with … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Local Hunters Bag the Big Ones in Africa