Parents gave a gift of faith and food
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My father, Howard, was in the Air Force, and my mother, Angeline, was a homemaker. They didn’t have a lot of money to buy Christmas presents for my three siblings ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – Dec. 19, 2018
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On Jan. 4, 1785, the older of the two Grimm brothers, Jacob, is born in Hanau, Germany. His brother Wilhelm is born the following year. As young men, the brothers published ... Continue Reading →
Spending soars on gifts for pets
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I love buying gifts for my pets at Christmas. My ex-boyfriend, however, says I spend too much money and that my dog and two cats don’t care ... Continue Reading →
Scented pomander balls add to holiday decor
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Inserting whole cloves into a firm apple or citrus fruit to create what is known as a pomander is a lovely traditional craft you might remember doing when you were young. ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – Dec. 18, 2018
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Putting up new calendars? Before you toss your old one, be sure to look through it for important anniversaries, and cut out and save any pictures or art that might be reusable ... Continue Reading →
Majolica punch bowls were popular in the 1860s
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If you were getting ready for the traditional Christmas party in 1860s England, you might have been searching the storage cupboards for the holiday punch bowl. ... Continue Reading →
Salome’s Stars – Week of Dec. 17, 2018
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. ... Continue Reading →
Forget bottled water; tap water is better
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Bottled and purified water sales have increased over the years. I often see advertisements showing filters attached to faucets that “take out ... Continue Reading →
New scam has you pay with gift card
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If you get calls from people claiming to be from the utility company or an alleged family member, or even the Internal Revenue Service, and they try to scare you ... Continue Reading →
New GI Bill fiasco leaves Vets in debt
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The Forever GI Bill, which expands education benefits for veterans and their families, was supposed to take effect Aug. 1, 2018. It didn’t happen.
Due to ... Continue Reading →
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