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- Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - Columnists
Rich: Mama’s stories end too soon
My worse fears are about to be realized: Mama has announced her intentions to write a book. My payback is coming. Before the bombshell dropped, I was ruler of my own universe, which means that I also reigned royally over Mama. I was completely in control of my little kingdom. Then in a matter of seconds, the bomb exploded and there was a changing of the guard. Suddenly, I was dethroned and the new queen ...
Myers: The stain of sin isn't nearly as sweet
When I was a kid, I had the M&M's people figured out. Their slogan was, "The milk chocolate melts in your mouth, not in your hand." Well, of course it melted in your mouth. If you held an M&M for too long, the candy coating would start to melt in your hand, coloring it. In a rush to minimize the mess, you would pop the candy into your mouth long before it ever got to the chocolate.
Thompson: Gloves can save you from infection
Important safety tip: If you're going to be working with raw meat, make sure that any cut on your hand is covered. Also, make sure that you wear rubber gloves. This applies even if you just have a paper cut. If you're not careful, the bacteria from the meat can get into your cut and can cause a really nasty infection. I was going to include some pictures of people with these infections. However, my wife saw them and said they were too gross!
Skaggs: Sprays aren’t only option to kill pests
Warm weather is a welcome sight for gardeners. But the problems it brings with insects and disease are not. Fortunately, there are several things we can do to help prevent and control them.
England: Catchfly plants may trap insects, but they don’t use them
Question: I recently saw a reference to a plant with the common name "catchfly." Is this the same as a Venus flytrap?
Murray: Introduce new tastes with a wine party
Looking for a way to entertain friends and give them good information at the same time? No, this does not involve Tupperware, Oprah's Big Give or a chain letter. I'm suggesting a wine-tasting party. Wine-tasting parties can be fun, if managed properly. And your guests will leave your house saying things like, "I never knew zinfandel could be red," or "Wow, I sure was fooled by that $7 merlot." Holding such a social event requires ...
Rich: Mama’s gift gets her the last word
For a couple of years, I had been trying to get Mama to write my column one week.
Wilburn: These simple steps can bring back bliss
Marital satisfaction tends to decrease during the early years of marriage, and for some it reaches a low point during the middle years. This change in satisfaction is most often related to increased stresses, such as increasing work demands, parenting adolescents, caring for aging parents and planning for retirement.
Thompson: What? Ear plugs? Yes,they work — and let you hear, too
The next time you go to a live concert, don't forget to bring the ear plugs. I'm serious. Over the years I've attended a number of concerts ranging from hard rock to country to contemporary Christian. The one thing they all had in common is that the music was so loud I wouldn't get my hearing back until noon the next day. A friend recommended the ear plugs tip to me ...
Skaggs: Rain gardens provide many benefits, including water conservation
Rain gardens are becoming increasingly popular in the home landscape. A rain garden is a natural or dug shallow depression designed to capture and soak up stormwater runoff from your roof or other impervious areas around your home like driveways, walkways and even compacted lawn areas. They can be used as a buffer to capture runoff from the home landscape before it enters a lake, pond or river. The rain garden is planted with suitable ...
Wilburn: Keep preschoolers in mind when working in the kitchen
As a toddler I cherished the time spent in the kitchen with my grandmother. Her time and patience encouraged and developed my love of cooking and trying new recipes.
Rich: Joining with good friends to come home
To be quite frank, I don't remember from where the idea arose. It could have been at the suggestion of one of two friends or - and this is quite possible - it was my own bright idea.
Myers: God continues to pursue his children
"I'm going to get you!" I threaten as I start to slowly lumber toward her, wiggling my fingers in the air.
Thompson: Find a new home for this column at the Humane Society
Here's a great recycling tip from Betty Duff. Instead of throwing your newspapers away, save them and give them to the Humane Society. They can always use them for the animals. Just make sure that you don't include the glossy inserts or the comics. (I was told by the Humane Society that the cats and dogs really like my column). The Society's address is 845 W. Ridge Road in Gainesville. They're open 10 ...
Skaggs: Like your veggies? Grow your own
If you're a gardening novice and a vegetable lover, plan to include beans, corn, tomatoes and eggplant in your first garden.
Articles by Section - Columnists
Off the Shelves: 'Hackers of Oz' revives a classic
Back in 2011, I created a list of the top holiday-themed books I love. One book was "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol." The author, Tom Mula, has finally (and thankfully) released a new book this year which pays homage to another great literary classic while giving it an inventive spin.
Earth Sense: Proper drainage can prevent basement leaks
Boats leak from the bottom. But a house can leak from the top or the bottom.
Excessive moisture problematic for gardens
Plants and lawns cannot survive without water, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
Proper hot dog safety
Hot dogs are often a staple food for camping and grilling in the backyard and at tailgates parties.
Eyes of the Father: Raising His voice to get our attention
The other night I went into the kitchen and poured myself a glass of juice. Chloe came in and said she needed to take some medicine before she went to bed. So, I set the juice on the counter and reached for her medicine bottle.
Earth Sense: North Georgia's summer pattern can vary
North Georgia's summer climate is often called "hot and humid." But that's not really accurate. There are times when it's warm and humid, and other times when it's hot and dry.
Controlling snakes around the house
Not too many animals in the world get quite the same emotional response as snakes when they are found in the woods or around the house. People have been repulsed by and attracted to snakes ever since the dawn of time.
Escape back to ancient times of winemaking
Those who find the subject of wine fascinating are advised to grab a book I just finished. No, not my copy; buy one of your own. It truly is one of the best offerings on the subject I have encountered in 30-plus years.
Eyes of the Father: Words have power to hurt
Cole and I went shopping at Walmart. As we walked toward the door, I saw her. She was obviously in poor health.
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