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Lawn Grubs Jun. 16, 2021
Q: I was wondering about grubs because my neighbor said his yard had lots of grubs last fall. When s... Read More
A Change of Seasons Dec. 17, 2020
Week of Dec. 20-26, 2020 Nights have been growing longer; snow is blanketing much of the land; and f... Read More
Always Get Several Estimates When Replacing a Concrete Driveway Nov. 12, 2020
Dear James: We have a concrete driveway and a walkway, and both are crumbling. We have received repl... Read More
The Winter Stars are Coming! Oct. 29, 2020
Week of Nov. 1-7, 2020 Whenever I spot the constellation Taurus, the bull, rising in the east after ... Read More
Words, Words, Words Jul. 31, 2020
Dear Annie: What is the protocol when a dear friend repeatedly uses an incorrect word or incorrectly... Read More
Happy Christmas to All! Dec. 25, 2019
Dear Readers: Wishing you a holiday season filled with wonder, joy and, most importantly, lots and l... Read More
Keep Your Gutters Flowing With Regular Maintenance Jan. 03, 2019
Dear James: From the ground, the gutters don't look dirty, but when it rains, water overflows and ru... Read More
Getting in the Spirit of the Season Dec. 25, 2018
It's difficult to be cheerful these days when the news is so glum and seemingly chaotic. The latest ... Read More
Holiday Sweet Tooth Dec. 23, 2018
Dear Annie: I have an addictive personality, and this time of year is really tough for me. Starting ... Read More
As Autumn Reminds Us, It's Time to Shed What Isn't Working Nov. 21, 2018
The wind is howling its way around our house, an invisible beast shaking all but the most stubborn a... Read More
A Celebration of Life Dec. 22, 2017
People often lament that in our celebration of Christmas, we tend to lose sight of its true meaning.... Read More
3 Simple Ways to Beat Retailers at Their Own Games Jan. 31, 2017
Retailers work hard to get our money. They offer special promotions and put other tactics into play,... Read More
Oh, Christmas Sweater Dec. 12, 2016
I'm a newspaper reporter. I'm 59 years old. I wear a lot of tweed. I swear. I can't count how many h... Read More
Fruit Desserts -- Whether Fresh, Home-Frozen or Liquefied -- Are Fast Seasonal Treats Jun. 05, 2014
Fresh fruit at the peak of ripeness is one of the biggest bargains in the supermarket during the sum... Read More
The Barn
May. 27, 2014
The Barn
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Archie
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Holiday Season Dec. 24, 2013
The holiday season and the New Year seem to make us especially sensitive to what we have, what we do... Read More
