Ask Amy: Family wants to avoid in-laws’ drinking
Dear Amy: My husband and I have been married for 19 years. His brother is an alcoholic, which is a common theme in his family.
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Celebrating the small but mighty Pallas’ cat
Another day celebrating another cat? Of course! The small but mighty Pallas’ cat definitely deserves a day of its own. International Pallas’ Cat Day was celebrated on April 23.
Ask Amy: A parent is haunted by her folks’ creepy friend
Dear Amy: My parents are wonderful people. They have a longtime friend, “Roger,” who is a heavy drinker and doesn’t have a family of his own. He doesn’t seem to reciprocate their friendship, and they seem to accept Roger as something of a family member – he’s just someone who is often around.
Simplifying the task of cleaning windows
Windows, windows, windows, everywhere you look there are windows. Windows may appear to be clean but when the sun shines on them we get the true picture.
Ask Amy: A possible stepmother worries about favoritism
Dear Amy: My boyfriend “Steve” and I have been together for over two years. He is extremely kind and generous to me.
Owners get richer, fans get poorer
One of the weirdest attributes of mankind is our allegiance to our sports teams. I woke up Thursday morning to learn my Oakland A’s are moving to Las Vegas, and it hurts.
Ask Amy: A widow ponders the source of her bitterness
Dear Amy: My husband was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 67. About six months after diagnosis, we had a graduation picnic for our granddaughter.
River otters play important role in ecosystem
River otters are among earth’s most playful animals. Whether you see them playing in the snow or wrestling each other in the water, their playful nature and sweet faces make them a favorite here at the Lee Richardson Zoo.
Ask Amy: A woman wants partner’s permission to roam
Dear Amy: I am a woman in a sexless relationship, which is also lacking in affection. We’ve been together off and on (mostly on) for 25 years.
A healthy soil grows healthy crops
As we near planting season, seed is selected, fertilizer and herbicide programs have been planned, but oftentimes we forget that our soil is doing the heavylifting. According to the Kansas Soil Health Alliance, there are five main principles of soil health: limited disturbance, soil cover, living roots, diversity, and livestock integration.