It’s hard to throw things away
Maybe it is a ethic that has been instilled in us: Waste not, want not. Or maybe it’s just that even ordinary things can be imbued with memories. But…
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When the worst happens, what should you say?
To her Facebook friends, it came as a shock. Above all the usual photos of the birds she snapped on her daily walks was a simple, yet devastating, post:…
A must for relatives of kids who love knock-knock jokes
Alert for uncles, aunts and grandparents: If there is a five-year-old in your life, learn some knock-knock jokes. Parents will no doubt have already…
‘Bird nesting’ may be better for kids after divorce
Mom and dad get divorced and the kids begin a nomadic existence, moving from one house to another on a regular schedule: Different beds, new friends,…
How to clean vinyl plank flooring
Vinyl plank flooring is hardy with an attractive wood-like finish, but there are some thing you should and should not do. Never use: * Steel wool or any…
Tiny plastic bits exist in food, soil, and water
Earth Day is April 22 Tiny plastic bits exist in food, soil, and water Microplastics, bits of plastic that are less than five millimeters, are everywhere…
Fly through totality
Delta Airlines has announced a special flight through the path of the total solar eclipse. Delta, Southwest and several private tour companies have…
Total solar eclipse to be visible in U.S.
On April 8, American camera buffs and those interested in all things celestial won’t have to cross an ocean to experience a total solar eclipse. A total…
Beautify your world: Plant a tree
April 26 is National Arbor Day Beautify your world: Plant a tree Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance founded by J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska…
Watch for the whirlwind! It’s tornado season
An approaching cloud of debris can often mark the location of a tornado, even if a funnel is not visible. Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down,…