Advice/Columnists Section
|
|
When life feels temporary When you never know when you’ll be moving, when you’re spouse will get new orders, it’s hard to really settle in. Everything feels so temporary. For some people, it’s a temporary job, temporary school or temporary home. |
|
|
It is time to plant trees “Other holidays repose on the past. Arbor Day proposes the future.” — J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day Most trees and shrubs in cities or communities are planted to provide beauty or shade. These are two excellent purposes for greenery, however, trees also serve many other functions. It is helpful to consider these other roles when selecting trees and shrubs for landscape, and now is the time to get planting. Reserve your ... |
|
|
Teens don't need cell phones Jon Akers, director of the Kentucky Center for School Safety, has written an on-line essay calling on school systems to prohibit students from having cell phones in their possession during school hours (go to www.kysafeschools.org). |
|
|
Keep an eye on your blood pressure February is wise health consumer month, and while there are multiple things everyone should do to stay healthy, one of the most important is to be “heart smart.” And yes, February is National Heart Month, too. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 killer of men and No. 3 killer of women. |
|
|
My friend, technology If anyone can truly appreciate recent advances in technology, it’s the spouse of a deployed soldier. Now when my husband wants to contact me from Iraq, he sends me an e-mail. The e-mail goes directly to my Smart Phone, where I can quickly type up a reply, then reach for my laptop. |
|
|
We love trees this month In February, we are all about trees at Keep Liberty County Beautiful. Georgia’s official Arbor Day is the third Friday in February each year because it’s the perfect time to plant trees in our area. So we join several local tree-loving partners each Arbor Day in promoting the benefits of trees in the community. |
|
|
Time for mid-winter home check Many places in the country that don’t typically experience harsh winter weather have seen records broken for low temperatures and snowfall. Even if you’re in South Georgia and expect temperatures to start turning around soon, it makes sense to check the mid-winter condition of your home because more cold will come and you’ll be more comfortable when you are at home. |
|
|
Get started on your health lifestyle Last week, Jan. 18-24, was healthy weight week, but it’s never too late to stop, evaluate your current health and resolve to improve it. So, why not make this the week you adopt a healthy lifestyle that will become part of your daily routine? Such a routine will also prevent eating and weight problems. |
|
|
Parents don't always want to hear best answer A colleague of mine used to say, “Don’t ask a question if you don’t want the answer.” A reader recently asked me what rules she and her husband should set for their 20-something daughter when she returns home to live after graduating from college. Seems they had some conflicts over house rules with said daughter last summer and want to avoid a repeat performance. I replied that I’d rarely heard of this arrangement working. Most ... |
