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Lori Borgman: The two sounds that follow natural disasters
There are two sounds that follow natural disasters. The first is an eerie, unnatural silence. No traffic, no car doors slamming, no children’s voices, dogs barking or birds chirping. Just a disquieting quiet.
The second sound is that of motors revving and gears whining, followed by the deafening buzz of chain saws slicing into downed trees.
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Ex-etiquette: Importance of trust
Q. I don’t trust my child’s father. He says one thing and does another—all the time. I get to the point where I think maybe, just maybe, I can trust him and then he pulls something that makes me furious. Most recently I found out he is taping when we exchange the kids to use against me at some point, but last week he was telling our co-...Read more
7 bewitching reads, perfect for the fall season
The air is growing crisp, the trees are beginning to shed their leaves and pumpkin spice is on every drink menu.
This month, Women’s Fiction Writers Association has gathered a list of novels that hold a glimmer of magic within their pages. Whether you’re looking for thrillers with a supernatural twist, romance entwined with magical realism...Read more
Moms: How a nutritionist ranks most popular kids breakfast cereals
The cereal aisle at the grocery story is lined on both sides with options. But not all these morning meals are equal. That’s why Healthnews researchers teamed up with nutrition scientist Lauryna Nelkine to determine how some of the United States’ most popular breakfast cereals rank when it comes to healthiness.
According to Statista, more ...Read more
Popular home blood pressure cuffs may not fit millions of adults
More than 17 million U.S. adults may be unable to get accurate blood pressure measurements at home from popular over-the-counter devices because the cuffs that come with these machines are too small or too large for their arms, new research shows.
The proportion of adults whose arm circumference didn't match the standard device cuff size was ...Read more
Craving more Sally Rooney? You’ll love these Rooney-esque books
I, like so many others, have constantly chased the high I feel when reading books by bestselling author Sally Rooney. She has a way of making the most mundane subject matter fill you with such emotion as each book portrays the spectrum of human connection and interpersonal relationships.
The same can be said about her newest release, "...Read more
The Secret Mission of 'Culinary Class Wars' on Netflix: Find Yourself
The last thing I expected while watching a Korean cooking TV show was to confront my childhood feelings about my Greek heritage, but that's exactly what happened.
That I settled on "Culinary Class Wars" on Netflix was no surprise. I'm a sucker for reality cooking competitions, particularly ones that lean heavily on the contestants' cooking ...Read more
When Parents Track Kids at College
A recent front-page article in The Wall Street Journal - "Surveillance Parents Face the Ultimate Firewall: Freshman Year" -- described the difficulty -- even agony -- some parents are feeling when their kids go off to college and are harder to monitor and help from afar.
I don't blame parents for the fear and loss they feel at any stage of the ...Read more
Family guide to new movie releases
'PIECE BY PIECE'
Rated PG for language, some suggestive material and thematic elements.
What it’s about: A documentary about musician, producer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams' life, done entirely in Lego style.
The kid attractor factor: Kids will definitely be drawn to the Lego style and soundtrack of popular songs.
Good lessons/...Read more
Debra-Lynn B. Hook: Memories of Asheville
Like so many people, I have a deep and personal connection to Asheville, North Carolina, a once-sleepy mountain town grown into an artists’ enclave and vacation haven for people weary of bright lights and big cities.
I grew up 63 miles south of the town of 95,000 in the also once-sleepy berg of Greenville, South Carolina, in the foothills of ...Read more
Ex-etiquette: The court wants you to raise your own kids
Q. Every time my ex and I don’t agree, he takes me back to court. This last time we were ordered to go to co-parenting counseling. I really don’t see how that will help. We don’t trust each other, and we don’t agree on anything. I mean anything, from what time the kids should go to bed at each other’s homes to who can pick up the kids ...Read more
Lori Borgman: Once upon a time somebody said yes
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question heard frequently around here with this small herd of grandkids.
Answers range from archaeologist to teacher, bluegrass musician, artist, builder and welder. A 9-year-old grand wants to be a NICU doctor because she's always wanted to be a doctor and loves babies. Win, win!
Of course, all ...Read more
Want fewer head injuries in football? Experts suggest changing this play
Cohen Craddock was just 13 years old when he died in August, his brain swollen with blood. The West Virginia middle school lineman made a tackle during a Friday practice, stood back up, took a few steps and collapsed. Within a day, he was dead.
The same day, Alabama high schooler Caden Tellier — a 16-year-old quarterback — died of a brain ...Read more
Celebrating unsung women innovators
It is a common enough tale: A wife, daughter, sister, or mother who began a career at the side of a man in her life, only to have her considerable contributions to their shared life goals minimized to a footnote in history or erased from them altogether.
When working on my novel, "Mademoiselle Eiffel," I wanted to highlight an important woman ...Read more
Good heart health early in pregnancy may offset genetic risk for complications
Maintaining good cardiovascular health early in pregnancy may lower the risk for dangerous high blood pressure-related health conditions, even among people at genetic risk for those problems, preliminary new research suggests.
The study found higher cardiovascular health scores, as measured by adherence to a set of health metrics, were linked ...Read more
Candidates Offer Vibes Instead of Plans
I asked my husband the other day how the vice presidential debate went. Because I no longer subject myself to torturous events that have absolutely no bearing on my life, I hadn't watched.
"Not good," he said.
He was worried that J.D. Vance's smooth performance against Tim Walz meant trouble for the Democratic ticket.
"Don't worry," I told ...Read more
Why Aren't You Singing?
The shower is where America does it -- in private, with no one judging, just because it feels good.
I'm talking about singing, of course, that once-universal pastime that uplifts the soul, reboots the body and doesn't demand a monthly fee. So why aren't we singing all the time?
I just spent a chunk of the day in synagogue -- it is the Jewish...Read more
Mom leads charge for Riley's Residence, 'loving home' for kids with disabilities
BOISE, Idaho -- When Michelle Short, 52, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2019, her first thought was about how she’d maintain care for her son.
Then a single mother to a 12-year-old with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, Short made a decision she thought she’d never have to make: She put her son, Riley, in a group home...Read more
Family guide to new movie releases
'WHITE BIRD'
PG-13 for some strong violence, thematic material and language.
What it’s about: An older woman recounts her childhood experience in the Holocaust to help her grandson learn a lesson about kindness.
The kid attractor factor: This young adult-aimed film has appeal for older kids and teens in its characters, story and lessons.
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Ex-etiquette: Put yourself in your ex's shoes
Q. My ex and I have been separated for 6 months. Yesterday my ex refused to drop our kids off at my home because my girlfriend’s car was in the driveway. I think she thinks my girlfriend and I were seeing each other prior to our breakup, but we were not. She was a co-worker and that is against company policy. I was recently transferred to ...Read more
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