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- Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Myers: Trust helps us accept the reality of suffering
It is a question that many people, Christian and non-Christian alike, struggle with. It is a question that I myself have struggled with for many years. Even after seminary and almost 10 years as a pastor, I find no easy answers.
Thompson: Tired of crooked picture frames? This tip will fix that
Here's a great tip on how to keep pictures on your walls level. On the back side of the picture, insert straight pins into the four corners. Clip off the heads of the pins leaving about a quarter inch sticking out. Put the picture on the wall and position it. When the picture is level, push the pins into the drywall. No more re-leveling the picture!
Skaggs: Celebrate Arbor Day by planting one of these trees
Today is Arbor Day in Georgia. Arbor Day provides us with an opportunity to educate and inform all people, young and old, about the benefits of trees and tree planting.
Wilburn: 20 tips for higher fiber meals
1. To determine whether a product is made from a whole grain, always look for the word "whole." Check the ingredient list for the words "whole grain" or "whole-wheat." Look for "100 percent whole-wheat" on the package when buying bread and other whole-wheat products.
Lunch guys: Chick-fil-A packs taste into sublime sandwich
Chicken is a beautiful, versatile thing. And no one works it better than Chick-fil-A. That we Lunch Guys can agree on.
Rich: Southern jewels shine with wisdom
Not long ago, I found myself in the midst of one of life's great treasures.
Thompson: Beware of bogus tips from the Internet
I want to start today's column by thanking all of you who have been sending me tips. Without your assistance, it would be very difficult to write this column each week. If a tip I receive is not intuitively obvious, I'll test it for legitimacy. Probably half of the tips I get turn out to be bogus. Here are two that I recently received that fall into that category.
England: Bot canker can plague Leyland cypress trees
Question: The tips of several branches on my Leyland cypress have turned brown. Is this insect damage or some kind of disease, and how should I treat it?Answer: There are two diseases of Leyland cypress that cause branches to turn brown and die on otherwise healthy-looking trees. The most common of these is bot canker, caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria dothidea (you can see why they ...
Skaggs: Winning plants are cream of the crop
Each year, green industry professionals from throughout Georgia select a slate of outstanding ornamental plants in five categories: annual flower, herbaceous perennial, vine, shrub and tree.
Murray: Get in the pink with your wines this Valentine’s Day
Writing about wine is a dirty job. But, somebody has to stand up and embrace the responsibility.
Rich: Some life lessons just won’t stick
One day I ran into my precious second-grade teacher, Mrs. Rudeseal, in what used to be called the dime store but in these times of economic advancement is now called the dollar store.
Wilburn, Family Ties: To make a relationship work, it takes two
Both partners in a marriage are equally responsible for nurturing the relationship and "keeping the spark alive."
Myers: Hearing child’s sweet words means more than the universe
I'll remember Friday for a long time. It's a day that I'll remember because it's a day when two significant events occurred.
Thompson: One simple call can save you phone time
Do you hate getting calls where the caller ID shows, "Private Number" or "Unknown?" Odds are it's either a sales call or something worse. Here's a neat trick to block these types of calls. Simply dial *77 on your phone. The service will automatically block them. To turn the service off, simply dial *87. Check with your phone service provider to see if there's a charge. (Whatever the charge, it's worth it!)
Skaggs: Native plants mean less water use
In last week's article, I discussed the plight of those lawn and garden enthusiasts who have, some for many years, tried to grow grass in the shade. If you've attempted to establish a lawn in a shady location, you understand where I'm coming from.
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Off the Shelves: 'Cursed Pirate Girl' rare literary treasure for a graphic novel
I rarely re-read books once I'm finished with them. But every now and then, I come across a published work that not only do I want to revisit, but I feel as if I have to in order to pick up on things I am positive I missed the first read through. One of those books is Volume One of the graphic novel series, "Cursed Pirate Girl." It is written and illustrated by Jeremy Bastian, ...
Wind power is clean and cheap
California Highway 58, east of Bakersfield, presents some truly astounding sights. It's still a rare occurrence here in Georgia to see more than one wind turbine. At Tehachapi Pass on Cal. 58, there are 5,000 of them.
Cannon: Blooms for each room
If you have a creative side and have some room to plant flowers, cutting gardens can be a fun and rewarding way to surround one's self with beautiful flowers indoors as well as outdoors for parties.
Earth Sense: Better weather radar is on horizon
Spirits were high but clouds hung low during graduation ceremonies on the Brenau campus a week ago. Commenting on the light rain that was falling, Brenau President Ed Schrader said, jokingly, "according to the weather radar on my computer, these rain clouds don't exist."
Eyes of the Father: Knock, and the door will open
The front door of our church doesn't have a doorknob. Instead, it has a handle with a small thumb latch above it. To open the door, you have to depress the thumb latch until it clicks and pull. That's all. Easy, right?
Wheeler: Rain gardens recycle storm water
Storm water is something we don't think too much about on a day-to-day basis.
Wheeler: Grasscycling cuts yardwork in half, helps environment
Recycling is all the rage, from aluminum cans and newspapers to plastic bottles and bags. But did you know you can recycle in your lawn?
Cannon: Five plants earn superior ranking for home garden
The 2013 Georgia Gold Medal Plants have been selected and as in years past, the winners are rated as No. 1 superior ornamental plants for use in the residential landscape.
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