More people than just Winston Churchill are glow worms
Winston Churchill said, "We are all worms but I do believe that I am a glow worm." What he meant can only be understood in light of his Christian convictions and his belief in his divine destiny. Such...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Pursuit of perfect party ends
I was browsing Pinterest on my phone last week, feeling a slight twinge of guilt that I hadn’t planned on doing tri-colored aqua rice crispy treats or pretzel sticks dipped in aqua-colored almond bark,...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Mistaking a caricature for the real thing
Political cartoonists must love President Donald Trump: He is so easy to caricature. It only takes a few swipes of the pencil, the outline of a hairstyle, and everyone knows they are looking at Donald...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Separation strategies
Young children dropped off at preschool by their parents often demonstrate various ways of handling initial anxiety about separation. In a recent observation, two little girls arriving at different...
View ArticleDave Ramsey: Laptop dilemma
Dear Dave,My husband and I are just starting Baby Step 1 of your plan. Prior to this, we told my two nephews we would buy them laptop computers for college. They don’t get a lot of encouragement or...
View ArticleStay Tuned: A-Rod scores with ‘Back in the Game’
In the TV tradition of not reinventing the wheel, CNBC has turned to sports for its latest reality TV series, “Back in the Game,” which takes “The Profit” and applies its financial lessons to...
View ArticleBook Notes: Take dysfunction and add a dose of Alaska winter
“The Great Alone” By Kristin Hannah. St. Martin’s Press, New York, 2018. $28.99. 440 pages.No one really knows how they’ll perform until they’re tested. You can load up the backpack, for example, you...
View ArticleDancing for a Cause has begun
This year a shift in technology allows voters to pick their winner at the newly created www.dancingforacause.net website.
View ArticleBook review: 'Christian' explores the loaded politics of Christianity in America
Who owns the word “Christian"? Matthew Bowman plunges readers headlong into the political tensions behind American Christianity in his new book, “Christian: The Politics of a Word in America.”
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Closet case
Not too long ago, if you said you had a room the size of a closet, it meant the space was probably pretty darn small. These days, however, it’s not uncommon to have a closet the size of a living room,...
View ArticleSusan Sparks: Don’t postpone joy
To paraphrase Erma Bombeck, think of all the women on the Titanic, who, on that fateful night, said no to dessert.OK, so we may not be on the Titanic. But sometimes life can make us feel like we are...
View ArticlePrairieville Girl Scout volunteer receives Appreciation Pin
Pasqua received the Appreciation Pin, which distinguishes individuals with exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and impacting the organization council wide.
View ArticleNetworx: Sanding a deck
Spring has sprung and with it, a whole new lineup of household chores. Even if you dread the infamous "honey-do" list, there’s a sweet side to it, though. Home maintenance in May paves the way to...
View ArticleChoosing serenity over stimulation
I don't know when I'll be headed back to the Bay Area, but I may visit Berkeley again, just to get a booster shot of adrenaline. I know for sure, however, that I'll be dropping by Holy Names University.
View ArticleThe Farr Side: Music has the power to heal
Music has the power to move you. It can make you happy or sad, energized or relaxed. It can take you places you’ve seen or places you long to be. It can heal. The feelings conjured are nothing short of...
View ArticleHow to take control of your health
In the 19th century, women’s health problems were frequently labeled hysteria. This was especially true if the symptoms were vague, infrequent or included any form of psychological stress. Once...
View ArticleWhy welcoming people with disabilities helps everyone in the church
Faith communities should ensure that people with disabilities feel like they belong in the congregation, experts said.
View ArticleIs the right to bear arms 'God-given'?
Where does the phrase "God-given right to bear arms" come from?
View Article6 essential Marvel movies to watch to prepare for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
Below are the essential must-watch Marvel movies to be sure you're familiar with before strolling into the — I'm sorry — gauntlet.
View ArticleLocal Legends: Chase Tyler Band
Tyler's shows are some fans won't soon forget, as he brings an energy to the stage that's impossible to ignore. He understands there's more to a concert than just the songs, and his performance is...
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