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Lifestyle
Spring is in the air; time to tend to chores
The arrival of March signals the beginning of the spring gardening season. Here’s a checklist of things to do for the month.
March 10, 2010
The dos and don’ts of caring for a baby’s skin
Sally Robinson and Keith Bly share some guidelines moms and dads need to know about their new baby’s skin.
March 10, 2010
Understanding and treating breast pain
A radiologist at The Rose writes about some of the common causes for breast pain and a few simple steps to help alleviate the pain.
March 10, 2010
Houston happenings for March 10, 2010
Planning a weekend trip to Houston? Here are some events that struck us as interesting.
March 10, 2010
Wedding show to be on island March 14
GALVESTON — Bridal gown runway shows and tablescapes with centerpieces, linen and china will be featured at the Premier Wedding Showcase.
March 7, 2010
Premarital counseling strengthens bonds
Most people don’t know what a healthy relationship looks like, and a lot of the couples counselors see for premarital counseling have unrealistic expectations.
March 7, 2010
Sicily, castle seep into your soul
The castle of Jacqueline Genovese’s childhood was not imaginary.
March 7, 2010
A piece of Galveston’s history is family’s history
Galveston and family history are indivisible for William Leach.
March 7, 2010
American English also changed British speech
Harold Raley discusses how American English changed British speech.
March 7, 2010
Do you travel with or without a group?
Travel columnist Janice Law weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a group or alone.
March 7, 2010
Book offers ‘fascinating window’ into space
Mark Lardas reviews “Selling Peace: Inside the Soviet Conspiracy that Transformed the U. S. Space Program.”
March 7, 2010
Mystery is action packed with historical accuracy
Margaret Barno reviews “Curtains for the Cardinal,” by Elizabeth Eyre.
March 7, 2010
Museum of East Texas in Lufkin opens exhibit today
LUFKIN — The Museum of East Texas presents paintings by D.M. Bates and a sculpture by Mark Rawls.
March 7, 2010
In praise of raised garden beds
Raised beds help area gardeners overcome the challenges of our area’s less-than-perfect soil.
March 3, 2010
Backpacks shouldn’t be a pain in the neck
Backpacks that weigh more than 15 percent of your child’s body weight may cause health problems for your child.
March 3, 2010
Houston happenings for March 03, 2010
Planning a weekend trip to Houston? Here are some events that struck us as interesting.
March 3, 2010
Clinic helps teen moms juggle life, school
GALVESTON — A weekly clinic at Ball High School provides medical and emotional support for pregnant teens continuing high school.
February 28, 2010
Rocket Boy Roy Lee Cooke to speak
GALVESTON — A special featured event for this year’s Galveston Reads book “Rocket Boys” is a guest appearance by one of the original Rocket Boys.
February 28, 2010
Intelligent people do some stupid things
Mark Lardas reviews “Intellectuals and Society,” which examines how education can be treasured by a society yet intellectuals are mistrusted.
February 28, 2010
Grammar, writing slow evolution of language
Languages change very rapidly in the technological ages, but grammar and writing act to slow the evolution.
February 28, 2010
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