Real Life Mama: Smoke alarm teaches Mama to adjust her reactions
I burned hard boiled eggs this week. I am talking full blown smoke alarms blaring and eggs popping out of the pot – completely breaking and exploding out of their shell – and all over my kitchen.
Ex-etiquette: The court wants you to raise your own kids
Q. Every time my ex and I don’t agree, he takes me back to court. This last time we were ordered to go to co-parenting counseling. I really don’t see how that will help. We don’t trust each other, and we don’t agree on anything. I mean anything, from what time the kids should go to bed at each other’s homes to who can pick up the kids when we are not available. I want my boyfriend (who lives with us) to be able to pick them up from school and practices and my ex says, “Absolutely not.” What’s good ex-etiquette?
Great Smoky Mountains park crippled by Helene
WASHINGTON — The gorgeous fall colors will still come this month to the Great Smoky Mountains in western North Carolina, but many of the millions of travelers who normally arrive this time of year at America’s most-visited national park probably will not, in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Chicago universities impose more restrictive protest guidelines; advocates and students push back
CHICAGO — When Chicago-area college students returned to campus this fall, they were greeted with more than just new lectures, readings and tests. Many local universities welcomed students back with drastically revised guidelines around protest and political speech.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, I’ve been feeling physically and mentally drained from the demands of work, caregiving and other responsibilities. I struggle to find motivation and have trouble concentrating on tasks. Are there strategies to help me find emotional balance?
Reminisce: The creative and generous Virginia Backus
Glistening pearl earrings, bracelets, pins and necklaces arranged in a seashell pattern sat upon sea-blue velvet, catching the attention of passersby. Hartman Jewelry Company, which competed with other retailers in 12 neighboring states, was one of 10 winners of a $50 prize in a 1947 window display contest.
Cray to perform at Niswonger
VAN WERT — Robert Cray likes to take the audience all the way back to the beginning during his shows.
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On Nutrition: Filling in the gaps
Yes, I know the current wisdom for feeding kids. They need foods loaded with nutrients — vitamins, minerals (like calcium), protein and other substances to support their rapid growth and development. They need to acquire these substances in a variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seafood, eggs, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds, milk, yogurt, lean meats and poultry.
