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Teacher inspired to write about unsung heroes
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Elementary school teachers can have profound effects on your life. Especially the good ones. Full story »
Readers’ interest in fibromyalgia continues
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
Readers continue to ask questions, provide information about fibromyalgia Full story »
My Country Garden: Figs are a tasty and easy fruit to grow
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
I really like figs. They are almost like eating potato chips. Peel and eat a fig, peel and eat a fig, peel and eat, etc. That is the best thing to do with fresh figs. Full story »
Your Personal Trainer: Cellulite can be eliminated with a good fitness regimen
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
A lot of women have cellulite, but a good workout and diet plan can get rid of that unsightly condition. Full story »
Being thankful for the closeness of God in the ‘thin places’
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008
Could this realm of grace be what the Gospel of John was talking about? Full story »
Help make Anderson the fittest town in S.C.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008
Obesity can be overcome with a good diet and fitness plan. Full story »
I'm going to be an athlete -- if my knees will let me
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Have you noticed? Ancient athletes are everywhere lately. And I aspire to be one of them. Full story »
Bond-inspired novels spur disappointment, delight
Thursday, July 24, 2008
I just finished reading two James Bond-inspired novels that were released in conjunction with Ian Fleming’s 100th birthday (if he were still living, a big “if”) in May.
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Summer bulbs to invigorate your landscape
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
You can extend the springtime pageantry of colors, flowers and fragrances in your garden throughout the summer with bulbs. Full story »
On books: Explore eating local with Barbara Kingsolver
Friday, June 27, 2008
Best-selling novelist Barbara Kingsolver spent a year eating mostly food she and her family grew and raised themselves or purchased within a few miles of their home in the southern Appalachian area of Virginia. She tells the story in “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life,” now available in paperback.
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When the dirt stops at the door, you know you're in a shoeless house
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Once again, I have become the Shoe Police. It’s a role I play well. Full story »
Faith. What is it, really? Is it just believing or is it just doing?
Friday, June 20, 2008
To walk out what God has called you to do, you must have thick skin, and I do mean thick. Full story »
Ah, the joys — and miseries — of summer
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Friday is the official summer solstice, at 7:59 p.m. Already, the season has been cruel to me. Full story »
A Father's Day tribute to adoptive dads
Thursday, June 19, 2008
I have a special fondness for adoptive fathers. They’re the ones with extra-big hearts. They don’t worry about passing on their genes or having a son who looks like them. They’re willing to take a chance. Full story »
Book about a book lover for book lovers
Friday, June 13, 2008
Book lovers tend to enjoy books about other book lovers; it makes us feel like we aren’t really obsessed. When I came across a copy of an old book called “The Haunted Bookshop” by Christopher Morley, I grabbed it and was instantly charmed. Full story »
