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Summer Reading List 2023: Books for When You Can't Focus Jun. 24, 2023
It's the briny armpit of another June. The presidential race already reeks like an abandoned diaper.... Read More
Brain Health Jun. 23, 2023
Many of us know all too well the devastating effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. My father-... Read More
Tips for Building a Screened Porch Jun. 22, 2023
Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch... Read More
Whistler Is an Alpine Playground in Every Season Jun. 18, 2023
By Margot Black In a region renowned for its stunning scenery, Whistler is truly in a league of its ... Read More
Tales of the Summer Camp From Hell Jun. 17, 2023
In our house, it's the time of year when kids stop complaining about school and start complaining ab... Read More
Gold Stars Buy Nothing: Why We Should Be More Ambitious About Community Care Jun. 16, 2023
I set out chamomile seedlings on the table in my yard so neighbors could grab them. The Buy Nothing ... Read More
The Summer Solstice Jun. 13, 2023
Week of June 18-24, 2023 Long ago, when I was in grade school, I counted the days until the start o... Read More
Seeing Spots Jun. 13, 2023
"What do you think this is?" my husband asked me, pointing to his elbow. "That's your elbow," I stat... Read More
Summer and Smoke Jun. 09, 2023
As Canada's ashes turn the sky yellow, and New York City glimmers dimly in the haze, and we chew the... Read More
Nitrate Confusion Jun. 02, 2023
If you're confused about consuming nitrates, you're not alone. Many studies suggest that nitrates be... Read More
Memorial Day Weekend Kicks off Summer in the Neighborhood May. 26, 2023
Memorial Day is the day set aside each year to remember those who gave all in service to this countr... Read More
Farewell to Summer Sep. 22, 2022
Dear Readers: Today marks the first day of a new season and one of my favorites: fall. As we say so ... Read More
Acceptable Actions for August, the Worst Month Aug. 27, 2022
Greetings from the armpit of the year. August continues to be the bleakest month on the Gregorian ca... Read More
Dog Days of Summer Aug. 23, 2022
Week of Aug. 28 — Sept. 3, 2022 As summers go, this one hasn't been unusually hot here in the... Read More
Respect the Summer Heat and Prepare Carefully for It Aug. 16, 2022
Our Tuesday series today features a focus on summer safety. August is the hottest month of the year ... Read More
For the Perfect Summer Vacation, Just Add Time Aug. 13, 2022
For children, vacations pass in a haze of pleasantness. Distance and inconvenience disappear into a ... Read More
Winding Down My Summer on a Positive Note Aug. 12, 2022
During one of our afternoon power walks, my mother and I came across a female eastern tiger swallowt... Read More
A Sweet Summer Day in The Senate Aug. 10, 2022
WASHINGTON — Never in the history of the Senate have so many men and women hugged on the floor... Read More
Three Decades of Stargazing! Aug. 09, 2022
Week of August 14-20, 2022 It's hard to believe, but it will be 30 years on Aug. 19 since I publish... Read More
