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Memories of Mom

Memories of Mom

By Sonia Duggan As Mother’s Day approaches, we gather to honor the enduring spirit of maternal love and theprofound impact it leaves behind. In this collection of ‘Memories of Mom’ submitted by readers, we pay tribute to the cherished women who have passed on, yet 

Spring Sweet Spots

Spring Sweet Spots

Where to Travel Before Summer Crowds Hit By Carrie Dunlea May sits in a sweet spot on the travel calendar — that fleeting window when spring is still in full bloom, temperatures are comfortable across much of the country and summer crowds haven’t yet arrived 

Make every day Earth Day

Make every day Earth Day

Why small choices — especially about plastic — still matter By Carrie Dunlea Earth Day may have passed by the time this hits your doorstep, but its message shouldn’t be confined to a single date on the calendar. Since its launch in 1970, when millions 

Simply Salad

Simply Salad

Ham, fennel and quinoa salad | 4 servings Salads offer a lot of versatility, and just about any ingredient can be added or even served as the base. This recipe from Lines+Angles features a base of quinoa. When paired with diced ham, the quinoa makes 

Brownie has a big heart

Brownie has a big heart

My name is Brownie, and I’m a 5-year-old female Rhodesian Ridgeback mix with a big heart and a serious appreciation for belly rubs. I already know commands like “sit” and “down,” and I love showing off my good manners whenever I can. I’ve been at 

Gardening with kids

Gardening with kids

After months of cool weather, the first hint of spring will likely have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities. This year, as you begin tackling the garden, find ways to get the youngest family members in on the action, too. Not only 

When the Sirens Fade

When the Sirens Fade

Local volunteer network supports first responders and families in crisis By Sonia Duggan When tragedy strikes — whether it’s a police shooting, a suicide, a mass casualty event or a devastating natural disaster — first responders rush toward the scene. But once the sirens fade 

Savvy Summer Travel

Savvy Summer Travel

See more, spend less with these road-ready travel ideas By Carrie Dunlea Summer travel is shaping up to be more expensive than ever, and for many Americans, that means rethinking long-haul flights and overseas adventures. Rising airfare and overall travel costs have nudged vacationers toward a 

Tracing Ancient Mysteries

Tracing Ancient Mysteries

Murphy scientist’s global research sheds light on ancient cultures and customs By Bob Wieland From a lab in North Texas to excavation sites across Asia, Dr. Qian Wang is piecing together stories that have been buried for thousands of years. A paleoanthropologist and professor of 

Baking Simplified

Baking Simplified

The Best Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies Yield : 12 cookies ½ cup brown butter ½ cup light brown sugar ¹/³ cup granulated cane sugar ¹⁄ ³ cup sourdough discard 2 large egg yolks 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking