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Husband weary from being a human atm for wife

Financial disagreements can cause marriage trouble.

Apr 16 2013 | Posted in Mariann Main | Read More »

Vesto Slipher measures the universe

When amateur astronomers first look at galaxies in telescopes, they are invariably disappointed. “Is this what I paid $500 for?” they ask. “A smudge, a gol-danged fuzz ball?”

Apr 14 2013 | Posted in Tom Burns | Read More »

Celebrate National Library Week

National Library Week starts tomorrow, and sponsored by the American Library Association, this year’s theme is “Communities Matter @ Your Library,” with Caroline Kennedy as honorary chair.

Apr 12 2013 | Posted in Mary Jane Santos | Read More »

The golden threads of saffron

This ancient spice has been around for 4000 years and used by every great civilization.

Apr 12 2013 | Posted in Master Gardener | Read More »

Think Local: Celebrate Earth Day in Delaware

Make your Earth Day a local affair with some eco-activities planned in partnership by Sustainable Delaware, the League of Women Voters of Delaware County, Delaware Career Center and Delaware City Schools & Ohio Wesleyan University. With the theme “Together, Taking Responsibility for Our Future,” the events kick-off on Sunday, April 21 with a Freecycle & Expo at Mingo Park in the Hilborn Room from noon to 4 p.m.

Apr 11 2013 | Posted in Tuesday Trippier | Read More »

To those who give into the mango temptation

The recommendation is never go to the grocery store hungry.

Apr 10 2013 | Posted in Bobbie Randall | Read More »

‘Dating’ pros and cons

READER’S QUESTION: My husband and I have separated twice, most recently for the last ten months after being married 15 years. We had little contact during this time, and I have no idea of where he is now living, but he called several days ago asking me “on a date” for Saturday night. I accepted, but am having second thoughts.

Apr 9 2013 | Posted in Mariann Main | Read More »

Maximizing your Social Security benefits

“I care about our young people, and wish them great success, because they are our Hope for the Future, and some day, when my generation retires, they will have to pay us trillions of dollars in social security.”

Apr 9 2013 | Posted in RC Arseneau | Read More »