Lifestyle Columns
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Discover outdoor adventure in McCurtain County, Okla.May 31, 2008 11:00 pm - What comes to mind when you think about Oklahoma? For me, it's the song from the musical of the same name, for sure, plus images such as dusty, hot prairies just waiting...
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It's relatively simple to plan a family reunionMay 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Last week I received an invitation to a birthday party for my dear old Aunt Dorothy, who will be turning 97. First cousins, second cousins, third cousins and something c...
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A few incomplete 'Answers' don't hurt this playMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - In "The Lady With All the Answers," Ann Landers the character addresses the audience the same way Ann Landers the advice columnist addressed her readers: with a combinat...
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Alcove under stairs can be used for a study areaMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Moving to a larger house doesn't necessarily solve all storage problems. It seems, in fact, that additional space generates additional stuff that overwhelms the capacity...
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Summery sheer fabric suits semicasual dressMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am invited to an informal wedding this summer that will take place on the beachfront. I want something appropriate for the time and place. Please help. A. I have s...
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We love roses of every shade and hueMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - If you're a fan of Flower Carpet roses, you'll be happy to learn there are two new colors in this new generation. They are Pink Supreme and Amber, joining last year's S...
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Orchestra's record label marks first anniversaryMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's own record label, CSO Resound, marks its first anniversary this month. And so far, all signs are positive. The fifth CSO Resound project...
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'Sex and the City' movie lacks any real sizzleMay 28, 2008 11:00 pm - On cable TV (and later on syndicated networks in a sanitized format), the original HBO series "Sex and the City" became extremely successful with its character-driven sc...
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Parent feels out of the loop with son's marriage, childMay 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My 28-year-old son and his 21-year-old fiancee just found out they are expecting a baby at the end of the year. They were planning a wedding next September. Am I ...
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There's a trick to cooking beneficial broccoliMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - A recent trip to my local farmers market yielded two bunches of beautiful, bright green broccoli. Did I just hear you say "Yuck?" OK, I know some folks just don't like b...