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The little things count the most
The 100-day countdown unwound at last. You may remember the 100-link children’s paper chain we made earlier this summer. After the chains were m...
Remembering Aunt Barbara
As I was picking some apples last night to make a pie, it took me back to my childhood.My brothers and sisters and I loved to go to Mallows’ Orc...
Insulin resistance and diabetes prevention
Dear Dietitian,My doctor says I have insulin resistance syndrome. I need to lose about 40 pounds, and the doctor said this would help my insulin resis...
Pathway of Hope, changing lives in Shelby County
The Salvation Army, located at 419 Buckeye Ave., in Sidney, has brought Pathway of Hope to Shelby County. Pathway of Hope (POH) is an intensive case m...
Cowboys, teachers, and Father Fix-It
Where do cowboys come from? In my family’s case, they came from a farm in Ohio. My cousins Del and Dana were raised on that farm but had an itch...
A coal miner’s daughter
Ever been in a working coal mine? I’ve been in three, all in southeastern Kentucky: a mine where longwall mining was used, another that used con...
Trip ends on a sour note
Back before it took a lot of nerve and a really efficient face mask, I flew commercially to Florida to see a friend. We spent many happy days together...
Cherishing moments with family
We are down to the last days of Mary’s stay. Oh, how we will all miss her once she’s gone back home to Ohio! After two months of having Ma...
Fran’s Favorites: Mother’s Chili Sauce
I continue to enjoy the beautiful tomatoes from the garden this season.We have been eating them nearly every day and I’m not tired of them yet. ...
Despite government warnings — the scams just keep coming
I’ve often thought that if those who spend their time trying to find ways to illegally obtain the hard-earned money of their prey would simply s...
