Lifestyle Columns
-
Constable: Mother's Day brunches give way to COVID-19 loneliness, confusionMay 07, 2020 5:00 am - I've written dozens of Mother's Day columns during my newspaper career. This will be my first Mother's Day without my mom. Lois Constable died in November at age 92. I r...
-
Words on Birds: Five avian beauties light up spring migration with their bright plumageMay 04, 2020 6:00 am - Words on Birds: Five avian beauties light up spring migration with their bright plumage
-
Need an escape from COVID-19? Go for a driveMay 04, 2020 5:30 am - As the novelty of binge-TV, sourdough starters and cutting one's own hair wears off, a collective COVID-19-induced cabin fever is settling on the region. Is there any es...
-
Promising coronavirus research looks at elderberryMay 03, 2020 7:00 am - Over the past few months our ability to successfully combat COVID-19 with medications has been disappointing. There was some early hope with hydroxychloroquine and azith...
-
Trainer Talk: A healthy diet works in conjunction with exerciseMay 03, 2020 7:00 am - As we spend more time at home right now with no access to the gym, staying on track with a fitness routine can be tough. Even during this challenging time, our Fittest L...
-
What you need to know about going back to workMay 03, 2020 6:13 am - The push to reopen the economy is accelerating. After seven weeks of social distancing and working from home, many Americans are heading back to work - and many employee...
-
Confusion over safety glass in sliding doorMay 03, 2020 6:00 am - Q: When we bought our house, the home inspector said the sliding glass door did not have safety glass, He recommended replacing the glass to prevent injury. Last week we...
-
How to handle operating fund shortfallMay 02, 2020 8:00 am - Q: Our association has a capital reserve account. The association's bylaws specifically state the reserve account is to be used solely for making repairs and replacement...
-
Spontaneity is a blessing and opportunity for the grievingMay 02, 2020 6:00 am - I have two spontaneous friends. One is 22 years younger than I am. One is 21 years older than me. In February, before this whole "stay-at-home" situation, one of my spon...
-
Battery-powered lawn mowers are superior to gas modelsMay 02, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My gas lawn mower just died, so I might try a cordless battery-powered one this time. What factors should I consider and can one cut a normal-sized residential yard? ...