Few things can upset an otherwise beautiful and relaxing day spent in an outdoor living space more quickly than insects and pests. Whether it’s mosquitoes trying to bite homeowners and their guests, flies looking to land on food, or wildlife leaving trails of excrement throughout a yard, these unwelcome guests can make it hard for
A diamond on a mountain shines above Deer Lake, and its name is Fighters Heaven. The village of log buildings that Muhammad Ali built in the early 1970s still welcomes visitors with the same warmth and purpose that animated its creation. The place feels alive with the spirit of a champion who told the world,
By God’s grace, I am a Christian. The followers of Jesus Christ were first called Christian in the city of Antioch. The moment is recorded in Acts 11:26. The name stuck, and for the followers of Jesus Christ, it is the only name that truly matters. There are hundreds of other names for Christians. We
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Slow down to smell the roses, Aries. You’ve been running at full speed, and your body is asking for a break. A low-key evening at home will recharge your batteries for a big weekend. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Creativity hits you in an unexpected place, Taurus. It might even
We’re in the midst of spring, and it’s been fairly nice out, but still chilly and somewhat fickle weather-wise. Those types of days (colder mornings, hotter afternoons) and days that call for you to wear many hats (figuratively speaking) can be challenging to dress in a way that’s appropriate, comfortable, and stylish. Fortunately, you can
Mother’s Day weekend welcomed two terrific new tales about talking beasts. I can’t make the connection between moms and anthropomorphic animals — but in any case, your Webb movie-maven herewith reviews both films at once: Released in theaters on May 8, The Sheep Detectives looked like a hard sell; but it’s already a hit with
There are certain weekends on the calendar that just mean something. Memorial Day weekend is one of them, and for more reasons than most people stop to think about. Before I talk about camping, cookouts, and the radio station I’ve been waiting all year to turn on, I want to take a moment to say
Tic-tac-toe. You can picture it now: boys on one side, girls on the other; Dad and Mom, top and bottom, Alice in the middle. Was it fifty years ago, twenty years ago, last weekend that you last saw that tic-tac-toe? Doesn’t matter, you’ll look for it again. And again, clicking around. And in the new
The arrival of summer is a momentous day for children. Summer means school is closed and weeks of rest, recreation and fun in the sun are on the schedule. Although summer may start off with a bang, it may not be too long before kids are uttering the dreaded, “I’m bored,” leaving parents and caregivers
