Dave Ramsey: Help them help themselves
Dear Dave,My parents have always been bad with money, and recently they lost their home to foreclosure. They found another place to live, and they both work, but since the foreclosure my dad has been...
View ArticlePresident Matassa proclaims National Nurses Week
The proclamation goes on to state that a renewed emphasis on primary and preventive health care will require better utilization of all of our nation’s registered nursing resources, and professional...
View ArticleAARP Legislative Committee meets with local representatives
Members of Chapter 1449’s Legislative Committee, chairperson, Mary McCormick, assembled during the month of February on four occasions at the Gonzales Branch Library to meet with representatives from...
View ArticleDon't mess with Texas chicken fried steak
When I first tried to reach celebrity cowboy chef Grady Spears last week, his phone didn't have service. At the time, he was hauling a chuck wagon across the vast plains of Texas, ya see, where a man...
View ArticleMaine, Connecticut both claim lobster roll superiority
As late as 1997, the lobster roll was no more than a lazy, little-known Yankee concoction, the kind of thing that the family might discover on a New England shore during summer vacation. Every summer...
View ArticleThe perfect pork roll, egg and cheese
Alt-rock favorites Ween have a song about Jersey pork roll. While the duo behind the band, Gene and Dean Ween (pseudonyms), grew up in New Hope, Pennsylvania, it's just across the river and up the road...
View ArticleTake comfort in these iconic soups
Two delicious soups made the cut when choosing the 50 iconic dishes from every state for the Flavored Nation event in St. Louis Oct. 28 and 29, and the states they come from are as far apart as their...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Cross my legs and hope to die
One morning, I had a big cup of coffee as I usually do, and then I got in the car and drove 40 minutes to a clothing store I had been curious to check out. I don’t normally drive 40 minutes to go...
View ArticleTips & Tricks: Stain-fighting hacks
Here are some hacks for fighting stains with ingredients you can find around your house.
View ArticleNetworx: Driveway Materials: Compare before you choose
The four most popular driveway materials today are concrete, asphalt, gravel, and pavers. How do you decide on the best one for your home? Sizing them all up may seem as baffling as comparing apples to...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Mother’s Day is not limited to childbirth
Mother’s Day celebrates the maternal, and that is not limited to childbirth. A lavish spring bouquet to all the women who cared for us with no less than a mother’s love. It’s taken me a lifetime, at...
View ArticleThe Farr Side: Hall & Oates, Train hook up for tour
It has been almost 16 years since Daryl Hall & John Oates had a hit single, with “Do It For Love.” The biggest-selling duo are back with a new track, “Philly Forget Me Not.” It’s currently at No....
View ArticleA Few Royal Wedding Questions Answered
Britain's Prince Harry will marry his fiancée, Suits actress Meghan Markle, at Windsor Chapel on Saturday, May 19 and while we weren't invited, we're still going to celebrate with our own party. Check...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: This move will get your blood pumping quickly
There are times when you need to get your blood pumping quickly, and the best way to do that is jumping.Even better when the jumping is functional and doing more than just jostling your insides.Our...
View ArticleStudy: Live longer by doing these 5 things
Americans don’t live as long as people in most other high-income countries, but modest lifestyle changes could increase their lifespan by as much as 14 years, according to a new study.The study,...
View ArticleLooking Up: Spica stands out on spring evenings
Do you have a favorite star in the night sky? It’s a hard question. They are all so great, each one so appealing. They need not be the most brilliant or colorful. Dim ones are full of wonder as well....
View ArticleTravel: Historical dates loom large in Dallas
DALLAS — Two memorably tragic dates in American history — Nov. 22, 1963, and Sept. 11, 2001 — loom large at two presidential historical sites in Dallas.Each year, thousands of visitors make the trip to...
View ArticleRelics of the crucifixion
How can a believer venerate the relics of Jesus Christ when, having risen from the dead, he has left no relics behind?
View ArticleAn outdoor oasis — for less: Making used patio furniture look like new
The outdoor furniture industry is close to $800 million strong, cites a November IBISWorld report. While traditional home-furnishing stores often designate floor space to outdoor vignettes, individual...
View ArticlePrudence Hilburn: Sliced or fried, pecan pie is a true delight
“The Rich and the Famous.” This descriptive phrase doesn’t just apply to someone who has acquired fame and fortune during his or her lifetime, but also could be appropriately be applied to one of the...
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