Lifestyle Columns
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Kids often end up much like their parentsOct 30, 2019 11:00 pm - "Determined. Strong-willed. A mind of his own. Just like his Dad." "Stubborn. Defiant. Won't listen to anybody. Drives his Dad nuts." I shared this summary with a couple...
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Geneva Commons remains popular even though it has empty storefronts, but can it last?Oct 29, 2019 11:00 pm - The Geneva Commons has been open for business along Randall Road in Geneva for 17 years, initially opening as part of a trend to feature open-air shopping after decades ...
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New book tells stories of local canines that provide comfort after national tragediesOct 29, 2019 6:00 am - New book tells stories of local canines that provide comfort after national tragedies
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Constable: Census counts on hired hands to make sure the counts are rightOct 29, 2019 5:29 am - We're gearing up for that time when strangers come to your door wanting something. Doling out your personal information to those census-takers could lead to treats for y...
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Add the kettlebell to your weight trainingOct 27, 2019 7:00 am - The kettlebell is a great tool for building total body muscular strength and endurance while challenging your cardiovascular system with interval style training. Kettleb...
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Seller believes home inspections are unfairOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - Q. As a homebuyer, I can appreciate the obvious benefits of a home inspection. As a seller, however, there is something about the process that seems unfair. I just spent...
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Festive holidays like Halloween are meant to be enjoyedOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - If you are lucky enough to still have neighborhood trick-or-treaters, now is the time to stock up on candy to give away on the 31st. I bought mine three weeks ago. Deco...
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How can a staff professional cope with a demanding, hypercritical volunteer?Oct 27, 2019 6:00 am - Q: I work at a nonprofit with a mission I greatly support. I am a paid professional staff member working with a committee of volunteers. Most are lovely, but there is on...
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Tired of parents undermining my family rulesOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - Q: To say I don't get along with my parents is an understatement. The only thing they like more than their grandchildren is being in control. Neither of them has any res...
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Why it's important to tell kids about our own limitationsOct 27, 2019 1:00 am - "Well, Dad, if you'd told me that when I was 4, we wouldn't have this problem!" That certainly stopped me in my tracks. I had to think for a minute, but Alex, my then 7-...