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Condensed soup recipe saves money
April 13, 2013 Dear Mary: I am trying to find recipe substitutes for the popular creamed soups, like cream of celery, cream of mushroom, etc. These condensed soups are killing my budget. more »»
Before there was ‘Jaws,’ there was ‘Moby Dick’
April 12, 2013 Mix together a classic novel by Herman Melville, an exceptional performance by Gregory Peck, a gigantic white whale and what do you get? An exciting and interesting film by John Huston, “Moby Dick. more »»
Protecting and honoring young children
April 11, 2013 With it being Child Abuse Prevention Month, I thought you may like to know what you can do to prevent abuse in your community. more »»
Autism now called an urgent public health concern
April 10, 2013 Since 1970, the Autism Society of America has declared April as National Autism Awareness month, making this an ideal time to discuss what has become nearly a national epidemic. more »»
Life is too cool to miss
April 9, 2013 I was not among the popular group in high school — more like a mid-level minion. I was also not the happiest kid around though I had friends and was active in sports and did OK with grades. more »»
Delivery debacles await fans of ‘Jumanji’
April 7, 2013 My dear readers, I?ask you to ponder a hypothetical. Let’s say you’re a debonair Copy Editor who’s rapier wit and roguish charms fuel his fast paced lifestyle. more »»
A dose of reality television
April 7, 2013 Reality television gets on my nerves. The problem I have with a show like “Jersey Shore,” “Toddlers & Tiaras” and “Dance Moms” is that they’re too mundane and too much like mainstream America. more »» 
Thought tree can evoke positive changes
April 7, 2013 When I started scribbling the ideas for this month’s art project, I started wondering, what is my expectation as an eco-friendly mother from Mother’s Day? I counted some ways we all have celebrated... more »»
Beloved ‘Charlotte’s Web’ on the big screen
April 5, 2013 The Orpheum invites you to enjoy one of the most beloved children’s novels brought to the big screen: “Charlotte’s Web.” Adapted from E.B. more »»
Devastating injury deals severe blow to family
April 4, 2013 Q: I lost my arm in a heavy equipment accident recently. I’m not dealing well with it, and I’m concerned about the major adjustments this means not only for me, but also for my family. more »»
MCC grows STEM academic programs
April 3, 2013 For many of us spring means an urge to push aside the dreary winter days by looking forward to gardening. more »»
Embarrassing daddy moments continue
April 2, 2013 Well, I figured I would kill two birds with one stone. I was in need of a jog a couple of weeks ago and we had a couple of DVDs that needed to go back to the library. more »»
Audiobooks available for select students
April 1, 2013 Question: I have heard that textbooks can come in an audio version. more »»
Pachyderms’ Priebus posts proper post mortem
March 31, 2013 Most of today’s TV shows are about corpses. There was a time when corpse-based TV was relegated mostly Court TV and anytime the E! network decided to let Joan Rivers in front of the camera. more »»
Easter, you could be improved
March 31, 2013 When I was young and slightly more adorable than I am today, at Eastertime my mother would write little rhyming clues on pieces of paper, fold them carefully inside an Easter egg that would lead to... more »»
April is a big month for homegrown stars
March 26, 2013 If you stroll into a movie theater in April, chances are you might see either a Marshalltown native on the screen or the work of a former local resident. more »»
Heartfelt confessions and a return to form
March 24, 2013 My dear readers, I?feel like I have failed you. more »»
When the cat’s away ... innocent robots get attacked
March 24, 2013 One of the supposed benefits of having cats is that they’re more-or-less are supposed to take care of themselves. That’s what my cat salesman said, anyway. I think I was hoodwinked. more »»
Confusing insurance policy
March 23, 2013 Dear Mary: I read your column all the time and can't thank you enough for all the helpful money-saving hints you print. more »»
Parents concerned about teen’s excessive gaming habits
March 21, 2013 Q: Our teenage son is extremely intelligent. The problem is he only wants to play video games all day and night when he’s home. more »» |
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