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I Miss Daddy!
When Hubby started in the oilfield last year, our daughter wasn't really phased by his absence. I'm not sure if she just didn't notice it or if she was just used to Daddy being gone whenever the Arm...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 12:29 PM
Target Date Funds...What I Call a Target Rich Environment
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 approved the use of Target Date funds asa default option forretirement plan sponsors and since that time, we have seen an explosion of popularity in its offering (Ta...
Posted on 3/26/13 at 10:58 AM
The Cold War
It seems to me that winter would have no exciting news if we had no cold or flu outbreaks of which to report. I long have suffered from colds myself and have explored many different forms of p...
Posted on 1/19/13 at 7:45 AM
Teaching adults to chill out
Discipline helps teach children right from wrong. There are many ways to teach your child both good and bad behavior. However, there are times when parents also need to be disciplined. When respondin...
Posted on 12/5/12 at 9:03 PM
Take charge of college, if you want
This wont be your typical beginning-of-the-year column. No. Id tell freshman what to do and not do, but they probably wont realize The Advocate even exists until their sophomore or junior year, so wri...
Posted on 9/6/12 at 8:00 AM
Husband must take responsibility
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I came home to find that I had accidentally left an ink pen in my shirt pocket. This is the second time I have done this, the last time being about six months ago.By Judith Martin, Miss Manners , November 05, 2011
Miss Manners: Mother’s care cramps style
DEAR MISS MANNERS: The mother of a friend of mine recently underwent major surgery. She is home from the hospital and, per her doctor’s orders, needs someone to be with her 24 hours per day for the next couple of months.By Miss Manners, Judith Martin , October 22, 2011
Val Farmer: Path to true happiness isn’t always so obvious 
Happiness is unselfish. Happiness comes from combining several things that you do well in your life without undo concern for finding happiness.
By Val Farmer , May 06, 2011
Val Farmer: Myths of heroism skew meaning of masculinity 
St. George went out to slay the dragon and men have never been the same. His story became everyman’s story.
By Val Farmer , April 22, 2011
Hortiscope: Reader provides insight into jade plants 
Q: I have some information that might be useful to your readers. My jade plant had powdery mildew, so I sprayed it with the 3-in-1 product that your website recommends. However, the leaves became spotted and then fell off after using it.
By Don Kinzler , February 04, 2011
Val Farmer: Take steps when you suspect suicidal risk
Suicidal thoughts are a common symptom of depression. Most teenagers or young adults have had passing thoughts of suicide. People confronted and overwhelmed with a major loss or tragedy may wish to escape their terrible pain.By Val Farmer , February 04, 2011
Sensible Home: Super-efficient furnaces don’t vent up chimney
By James Dulley , February 04, 2011
Kovels Antiques: Toy monkeys remain popular for collectors 
By Terry Kovel , February 04, 2011
Pet Care: Anxiety sparks dog's seizures
By Dr. Michael Fox , February 04, 2011
Savvy Consumer: Outdoor furniture rated by materials, durability
Thinking about buying a new outdoor table and chairs in the spring? To help you get started, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute researched five of the most common materials. While many sets are designed to be left out all year, it’s best to cover all furniture when you’re not using it.By Associated Press , January 30, 2011
Coupon Queen: Super-couponer newbie needs encouragement
By By Jill Cataldo , January 29, 2011
Contact nursery about black walnut trees 
Q: I would like to know if we can grow black walnut trees. We would like to try because we used to have one and loved the meat. Where do we find the seeds?
Thanks in advance for helping us.
By Don Kinzler , January 28, 2011
Stepfathers must learn to tread lightly with kids
I recently met with a young married man whose wife had left him. The core of their dispute was his overzealous, strict and occasionally harsh discipline of his 5-year-old stepdaughter. This fell well short of “abuse,” but in his wife’s mind, what he was doing was extreme. He felt too sure of himself and what he was trying to do that it finally resulted in a painful separation.By Val Farmer , January 28, 2011
Cat info unclear to reader
By Dr. Michael Fox , January 28, 2011
Odd ‘whatsits’ made for farm, kitchen use 
By Terry Kovel , January 28, 2011
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