Here’s How: Repair old wooden windows
Dear James: The wood frame windows in my vintage house are pretty deteriorated. I want to repair them, not replace them, to maintain its character. What repairs to them can I do myself? — Don H.Dear...
View ArticleLooking Up: Pleiades shining high in south
The Pleiades Star Cluster shines high in the south in early evening, in the latter half of January. Its approximately due south at 8 p.m. Among the wonderful star patterns and celestial objects...
View ArticleDinner in 30 minutes : An eggplant trick to keep up your sleeve
This recipe sounds like a mouthful, and it is - in a good way. Cashews and red onion provide a tender crunch, and there's just enough chicken to satisfy a carnivore. The niftiest thing about it,...
View ArticleWhat's it like to be a kid in the White House? These 10-year-olds have a lot...
For the first time in more than half a century, a president-elect has a young son, and if he moves into the White House, his fellow 10-year-olds have a lot of suggestions for him."It's really big...
View ArticleThe role religion played in Trump's inauguration
Like many presidents before him, Donald Trump ended his oath of office with "so help me God" and mentioned God several times in his inauguration speech.
View ArticleLocal Garden Clubs Try Air Gardening
The Gonzales Garden Club held its meeting on Jan. 5 at the Gonzales Public Safety Center. Activities included club business updates, floral design critiques, a plant exhibit, a horticultural program...
View ArticleHome Help: 4 bathroom design trends that don’t have to cost a bundle
TIP OF THE WEEKCoffee bars, TVs in mirrors, smart toilets and pet-friendly amenities - a growing number of homeowners are requesting such upscale features in their bathroom design, according to the...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: Why do we care so much about what other people think?
You know what I'd like to know? (And for no particular reason, by the way.) I'd love to know why it's such strong human nature to care so much about what other people think. Why so many of us are so...
View Article7 signs you have endometriosis and you don't even know it
Now days, having extremely painful cramps during your period is deemed "normal," when most likely, that isn't the case at all. If you (like myself), find yourself taking sick days from work or curled...
View Article'The Girl Who Drank the Moon' wins 2017 Newbery Medal
"The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill on Monday won the 2017 Newbery Medal, the highest U.S. award in children's literature. Barnhill's book is the story of a girl who is accidentally given...
View ArticleKorean pork soup comforts with plenty of spice and pork richness
Ask Koreans about gamjatang, and they may get a little emotional as they think back to their grandmother's version of this pork bone and potato soup.Ask non-Koreans about gamjatang, and they probably...
View ArticleAn organizer's strategies for 5 problem areas of the home
Organizing is always a popular topic around the new year, as people resolve to de-clutter, de-stress and generally start over with a clean slate. We asked Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton, owner and founder of...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Faith, and the complexities of being human
According to the Pew Research Center, while "the vast majority of Americans still believe in God ...; there are strong signs that many are less certain about this belief than in years past." Pew's...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Learning in a group
When children begin nursery school or early group experience that entails separation from a parent or caregiver, the issue of separation often predominates for both parents and teachers. Inaccurate...
View ArticleThe name left off the 'craft' label: Walmart
Many beer geeks spent the end of 2016 debating their list of the year's best releases - Voodoo's ManBearPig imperial stout? Tree House's King JJJuliusss double IPA? Ocelot's Talking Backwards triple...
View ArticleDying from cancer: Could your location determine your fate?
Americans in certain struggling parts of the country are dying from cancer at rising rates, even as the cancer death rate nationwide continues to fall, an exhaustive new analysis has found.In parts of...
View ArticleA design with pets in mind
Not long ago, a collar, a leash, a bowl and possibly an outdoor kennel were what most people had as pet amenities.Today, there are designer accessories, electronic feeders, automatic pet doors, special...
View ArticleHaving an off day at the gym? Listen to your body and lay off.
You're at the gym for a weightlifting session. But something feels off.You're not a beginner and want to get your workout in for the day, but your body isn't responding positively to the movement.Or...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Are you calling my bag fat?
I'm not a great packer. I start out with the best intentions and before I know it, I have packed for every possible occasion including being stranded on an iceberg and meeting the Queen. Since neither...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Dry no-bakes likely the result of overcooking
Q: I made oatmeal no-bake cookies, but they were extremely dry and crumbly. Would it matter that I used quick oats instead of old-fashioned? Or would the dryness of my house or humidity matter? I used...
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