Advice/Columnists Section
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Parents should take cluse from past generations Question of the week: What do today’s children seriously lack that children in the 1950s and before enjoyed in abundance? |
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Stop head lice in their tracks I must admit that this is one topic I find somewhat distasteful. Usually in the process of writing this article, I imagine I feel something crawling on me — I rather dread that feeling! |
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Keep the attitude in check About two years after joining the Army, or at least 18 months with a waiver, soldiers are susceptible to a very serious attitude problem. I like to call this the “specialist complex.” |
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Salute those pretty businesses As you’re driving around town, do you ever notice places that could use a good scrubbing or some TLC? Perhaps you’ve spotted a business or a residence with a ragged, overgrown lawn. Or maybe you’ve passed a worn-out structure in need of a paint job. |
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Final credit provisions go live If you’ve ever paid a penalty for sending in your credit card payment late, the following news might spark your interest: On Aug. 22 the Federal Reserve Board implemented the third and final stage of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009, which fundamentally changes how credit card agreements now operate. |
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Obedience, respect are not synonymous Q: I recently read an article that said adults need to earn the respect of children. That seems like one more “progressive” attempt to undermine parental authority. I believe children should respect adults no matter what. Don’t you agree? |
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Mothers should be encouraged to nurse Good gravy, supermodel Gisele Bündchen really created a stir recently when she said she thought “There should be a worldwide law that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months.” She later said, “My intention in making a comment about the importance of breastfeeding has nothing to do with the law. It comes from my passion and beliefs about children. Becoming a new mom has brought a lot of questions. I feel like I am ... |
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Relationship help is on the way When the words and phrases “delicate,” “fragile,” “cared for” and “precious” come up in conversation, many ladies think of their mothers’ china and crystal, newborns and a grandmother’s love and attention. Guys might think of special things in their lives such as power tools, favorite sports teams and their first car or truck — and we’re proud of that! |
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Birthday party deployed too Monday is my husband’s birthday. Now, I realize that in many families, birthdays diminish in significance the older you get. However, in my opinion, birthdays are the one day of the year where you have the excuse to be treated like royalty, despite the reality of your more peasant-like status. |
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Former Extension agent overcame adversity For 33 years, Liberty County was lucky to have a very dedicated county extension service employee. Alfreta Adams was one of the most respected people in the area by the time she retired from her public office in 1988. But that wasn’t always the case. |
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Create eco-friendly college space Thank goodness the hot, muggy days of August will soon give way to crisp autumn breezes and cooler temperatures. August also means school bells are ringing. The lazy, carefree days of summer are over and the schoolbooks have been distributed. If you are sending any college students off to live in campus housing, here are some easy ideas they can use to “green up” their dorm rooms or apartments. Encourage those good habits now! |
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Dying does not come cheap In the past few recessionary years, most of us have gotten used to closely watching our expenses for everything from child rearing to college to retirement funding. Another important area where comparison shopping makes sense is funerals. Yes, funerals. |
