Lifestyle Stories from July 14, 2019 (Change date)
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Ground covers reduce weeding time spent in the gardenJul 16, 2019 6:15 am - As I get older, my passion for gardening remains but my stamina isn't what it used to be. I spend as much time in the garden but don't seem to get as much done. As a res...
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Common KonMari challenges and how to overcome themJul 19, 2019 6:26 am - Organization queen Marie Kondo is everywhere; she has published two best-selling books, graced the streaming screen and inspired numerous home-goods lines dedicated to k...
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Would you prefer your home to be colorful or full of color?Jul 15, 2019 6:44 am - So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to faraway places to get a bit of respite from work, school or from life in ge...
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Where you can see Smashing Pumpkins, Ted Nugent and other bands with local ties this summerJul 18, 2019 6:06 am - What do influential punk band Screeching Weasel, outspoken rocker Ted Nugent and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan have in common? Controversy, of course. But also...
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PBS Kids' 'Molly of Denali' highlights culture of Alaska NativesJul 17, 2019 6:10 am - ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Princess Daazhraii Johnson grew up eating dried salmon and moose-head soup - foods labeled weird by other kids who had no understanding of her cultur...
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'Spider-Man' does victory lap over 'Crawl,' 'Stuber'Jul 17, 2019 6:10 am - LOS ANGELES - "Spider-Man: Far From Home" is celebrating another weekend at No. 1, but non-franchise fare continues to struggle at the box office. Fresh studio-released ...
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Bar cabinets have fallen out of fashionJul 14, 2019 6:05 am - Q. This is a photo of a bar cabinet I purchased in St. Augustine, Florida. When opened, there are two surfaces for mixing drinks and storage for alcohol bottles, also. E...
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Deadheading extends the day lily blooming seasonJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Do you have to take the dead flowers off the day lilies? I really would like them to last longer into the summer. A. Day lilies are named this because their flower bl...
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Iris plants should be divided periodicallyJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Bearded iris can be divided and replanted after they have finished blooming. Be sure to discard any shriveled or diseased parts. Be careful not to plant the new sections...
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Boss' refusal to address employee's odor doesn't pass the smell testJul 17, 2019 6:50 am - Q: I have a co-worker, “Gus,” who smells really bad, like laundry that is dirty or has sat too long in the washer and become mildewed. My co-worker “Jane” thinks the sme...