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A county fairy tale

My 8- and 10-year-old nephews visiting from the Big City had never been to a county fair. Maybe in their ..


"At the height of its power, the photography company Kodak employed more than 140,000 people and was worth $28 billion d

"At the height of its power, the photography company Kodak employed more than 140,000 people and was worth $28 billion ..


Go, generic team, go!

Just in case you thought this whole Redskins name controversy was new, this is from the Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star ..


Flunking a blood test

It sounded like fun. It always does until someone gets hurt. For $100 apiece, Sue and I got our DNA ..


Houseguests: Threat or menace?

Some people like having lots of company. They like having plenty to do. They like big breakfasts and hearty lunches ..


Lawn and order

Today was a perfect day to mow the lawn. Bright and sunny, the birds were singing, the bees were busy. ..


Age comes in on little crow's feet

Sue came in complaining about her aching back and about being tired after spending a hot day weeding the garden. ..


The best seat in the house

Last week, for the first time in months, Sue and I went to the movies. We used to go at ..


Welcome, campers

Chore Camp for Teens is a unique experience that you'll talk about for years to come. Imagine how jealous your ..


Whine connoisseurs

We all complain about air travel -- the size of the seats, the delays, the jet lag, the turbulence, the ..


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