Dear James: We have an old wood deck and are expanding its size. The old deck looks bad compared to the new one. How can we make it look newer to match?—Valerie M. Dear Valerie: If the old decking was not cleaned and treated regularly, it can look almost black. The mildew can get slippery…
Elvis Slept Here? Maybe. but Now You Can at Kansas City Area’s New Elvis Retreat House
By Lisa Gutierrez From The Kansas City Star Kansas City—Wade French and his family searched for a fun, unique place to stay for their first visit to Kansas City. They found it in a modest-looking yellow ranch house that hit all the right notes. When they arrived at the new Airbnb in nearby Independence, French…
Bad Sitting Habits Lead to Upper Crossed Syndrome, 3 Simple Stretches to Correct It
The big problem with bad posture is that it often feels so good. Postural considerations often relate to formed habits, and even though bad posture can have negative consequences in other areas of the body—and on bodily function as a whole—bad postural habits often feel comfortable and familiar. At first, bad posture is just bad…
Read Gaelic Folktales: Strange, Inspiring, Funny, and Profound
St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but that’s no reason to stop celebrating the heritage of the Irish. The folk stories of Gaelic heroes are a rich source of imaginative literature for children and adults alike. The greatest of these heroes is the legendary Finn MacCool. While Finn is the subject of many legends,…
Room to Grow
Located on the edge of Broward County, in a community adjacent to the Everglades, this estate is among the most desirable in Weston, Florida’s exclusive Saddle Club neighborhood. Located on a 3.8-acre lot—one of the largest in Weston—the 14,294-square-foot home has 10 bedrooms and 9 1/2 bathrooms, making it ideal for large, active families, and…
Food and Fellowship
“The dinner table,” wrote Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners, “is the center for the teaching and practicing not just of table manners, but of conversation, consideration, tolerance, family feeling, and just about all the other accomplishments of polite society except the minuet.” Scout out “value of family dinners” online, and you’ll discover a bundle of…
Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Negroni
The recipe couldn’t be any more straightforward: one ounce each of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. With the ingredients being strictly forms of alcohol (no juices), it need only be poured over ice and stirred, not shaken. Garnish with a slice of orange. Its origins, however, are not quite so clear, nor are they well-documented….
Happy Campers
With summer on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about summer camp. Summer camp is as American as apple pie and serves as a rite of passage for many children. And even better, there are many to choose from. If your child loves the water, look for a camp that offers supervised swimming, canoeing,…
Lyme Disease Is Infecting More Dogs and Spreading to New Areas
Q: My veterinarian offers Lyme vaccination, but I’m uncertain whether I should have my dog vaccinated because none of the neighborhood dogs have developed Lyme disease. What do you think? A: The answer depends on where you live, along with your dog’s breed, lifestyle and health status. Therefore, your veterinarian is the best person to…
Posh Pets
Our dogs and cats are some of our favorite companions; they give us unconditional love, asking little in return. We can show them we care in the form of these special gifts. A Bed All Their Own (Courtesy of Petmate) La-Z-Boy Duchess Fold Out Sleeper Sofa Dog Bed $176.99 Even if your pampered pooches sleep…
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