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Myers: Sometimes, a little boost is all we need

The other day, Chloe was trying to get into a chair so she could sit in it "like a big girl." Unfortunately for her, she wasn't as big a girl as she thought she was.

March 28, 2008 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


Rich: Fortunes aren’t always made from money, fame and prestige

If you met my cousin, Melissa, you'd like her immediately. You'd be captivated by her porcelain-perfect complexion and straight, even teeth. She possesses an enviable lithe, slender body, which is standard loveliness on that side of my family but somehow chose to orphan me. "Aunt Cindy," one of the family members will say with complete authority. "That's where you got your'n from. She was short and rounded, too." We ...

March 28, 2008 | Ronda Rich | Columnists


Thompson: Stop squirrel party with a strobe light

I admire people who come up with ingenious ways to solve problems. Helen Stell of Lula has provided the first two tips. They are definitely ingenious ...

March 28, 2008 | Tim Thompson | Columnists


Thompson: Craving some pumpkin carving? Have I got a tip for you ...

Well, it's time for my SUPERSIZED Halloween tips column. This is my biggest column of the year and I've got a lot of great Halloween tips. Most of them are on how to have a great jack-o-lantern. However, I've also added some on Halloween in general. Look for me when you're out trick-or-treating. This year I'm going as a "duct tape mummy." (What can I say, I love duct tape almost as much as I love Halloween). Have fun and be careful out there!

March 28, 2008 | Tim Thompson | Columnists


Lunch guys: Sandwich at Sonic is truly a mouthful

Everyone seems to think making a cheesesteak is as easy as making a ham sandwich. That's why we Lunch Guys have seen franchises from Quiznos to Dominos try their hand at "cheesesteak" lunches - and flounder where Philadelphians flourish.

March 28, 2008 | | Columnists


Skaggs: Plan ahead for landscape additions

Considering the water situation, fall landscape planting is not high on many homeowners' list of things to do.

March 28, 2008 | Billy Skaggs | Columnists


Rosemond: Preschool might be beneficial distraction

Question: Our family just moved to a new city and my 2 1/2-year-old son won't do anything during the day but follow me around. If I give him something to play with while I unpack boxes, he ignores what I've given him and starts messing with things he knows he's not supposed to touch, like my computer. If I move from one room to another, he moves with me, asking me question after question or ...

March 28, 2008 | John Rosemond | Columnists


Myers: Parents, listen to your kids while they’re still talking to you

I once heard a story about a little girl who walked into the living room, where her father sat reading the newspaper. She stopped in front of him and started recounting her day's events. Every couple of seconds, from behind the wall of the newspaper, she would hear him mumble things like "Mmm-hmm," "Really?" and "That's nice," but she could tell he wasn't really paying her any attention. The ...

March 27, 2008 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


Thompson: Be careful with chain saw — or try a ‘Lopper’

I was in a meeting last week with a friend when I noticed a serious cut on his arm with quite a few stitches. I asked him how he had hurt himself and he said with an electric chain saw. He had been cutting limbs off of his crepe myrtles by holding the chain saw in one hand and grabbing branches with his other hand. OK, at this ...

March 27, 2008 | Tim Thompson | Columnists


Skaggs: Have you thanked your local Master Gardeners today?

Since 1979, more than 4,500 people across the state have worked for the University of Georgia and never received a paycheck - and done so willingly!

March 25, 2008 | Billy Skaggs | Columnists


Wilburn: Have a safe, happy Easter with these egg safety tips

Eggs, like other potentially hazardous foods, need to be handled properly in order to prevent foodborne illness. The following are answers to commonly asked questions about eggs and egg safety in order to help you more safely handle eggs.

March 23, 2008 | Debbie Wilburn | Columnists


Lunch guys: Colonel's new wrap heats up chicken war

To toast or not to toast. That's one of the most heated topics here at Lunch Guys headquarters.

March 23, 2008 | By Tom James and Chris Tauber For The Times | Columnists


Rich: It’s biscuits, not APRs that make the bank

Dixie Dew and I quit a bank I've been doing business with for 15 years, marking the first time in 20 years that I have closed a financial account.

March 22, 2008 | Ronda Rich | Columnists


Wilburn: Freeze and thaw your turkey carefully

Here are food safety questions that I answer frequently throughout the year, but especially close to Thanksgiving, concerning preparing turkey.

March 21, 2008 | Debbie Wilburn | Columnists


Thompson: A tip that could please St. Nick

It's the holiday season and time to hang the stockings. I've got a cool tip on how you can hang your stockings from the fireplace mantle. Instead of buying expensive hangers, make your own. First, go to your local hardware store and buy a piece of "square rod stock." It's basically a thin piece of steel that is 3 feet long and 3/16-inch thick. Each rod will cost you less than $3. Cut off a ...

March 21, 2008 | Tim Thompson | Columnists


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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.

June 16, 2013 | Alison Reeger Cook | Columnists


Earth Sense: Proper drainage can prevent basement leaks

Boats leak from the bottom. But a house can leak from the top or the bottom.

June 15, 2013 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Excessive moisture problematic for gardens

Plants and lawns cannot survive without water, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing.

June 14, 2013 | Wanda Cannon | Columnists


Proper hot dog safety

Hot dogs are often a staple food for camping and grilling in the backyard and at tailgates parties.

June 12, 2013 | Sandra Stringer | Columnists


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.

June 09, 2013 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


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.

June 09, 2013 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


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.

June 07, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


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.

June 05, 2013 | Randall Murray | Columnists


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.

May 26, 2013 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


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