Reminisce: Lima’s New Year’s events 100 years ago
A century ago, as Lima residents prepared to mark their third New Year’s Eve without a legal drink, Lima’s Republican-Gazette newspaper insisted the holiday would be a success nonetheless.
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Real Life Mama: Thankful for the season
I love Christmas. And for the longest time, I thought that my love for Christmas was Christmas day – the day when it all comes to fruition, full of family and gifts and time off of school and work. But as I have gotten older, I have realized one thing – Christmas day has almost always brought me sadness.
Living with Children: Connect son with person you both trust
Q: Our 15-year-old son has pronounced mental health issues. He deals with multiple anxieties and depression, and he is painfully shy. You seem to believe that psychological therapy is of questionable value and even sometimes counterproductive when the patient is a child or teen. If that is true, we are still left with a child who is in emotional pain and needs help. If psychology is not the way to go, what is?
Rock ‘n’ roll never forgives: New book details backstage battles between music’s biggest bands
All you need is lawyers.
Avoid online holiday scams with these tips
With online shopping and virtual giving at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported $173 million in losses due to credit card fraud and $337 million in losses from non-payment and non-delivery scams.
Orange Honey Ginger Chicken with Red and Green Salad offers festive touch
The sweet and tangy flavors of orange, honey and ginger coat the chicken for a quick, savory dinner. I like to use boneless chicken thighs instead of boneless chicken breast. They remain moist while cooking and have more flavor. The colorful Red and Green Salad adds a festive touch for this time of year.
Ex-etiquette: Discuss plans to combine families with partner
Q. I have been dating my boyfriend for two years. He has three daughters, ages 11, 8, and 4, that he shares with their mother. We are very serious, but we do not live together because it was quite confusing for the girls when their mother moved in with someone new.
Winter Adventure At The Grand Canyon
For the past 22 years, late November or early December has meant vacation time with a wonderful group of friends. Teresa and Ben Hefner, Cathy and Mike Lehman, and Debbie and Robert Trent all went to high school with Larry and me, and we have stayed very close over the ensuing years. We all look forward to our yearly trip after Thanksgiving to Vegas and wherever else our adventuresome spirits decide to take us. For several years we have wanted to take a side trip to the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park, as some of our group had never been there. But we’ve had to put that on hold for a while due to COVID and the limited services available at the park because of the pandemic. This year our plans finally came together, and it was off to see the beauty of my favorite spot on the earth!
