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Full joy in the vine

Do you ever feel stunted in relationships, joy or learning? Like a child whose grandmother put a brick on their head to keep them from growing, perhaps you pray without ceasing and read your Bible, …

“Torpedo” bats emerged as a big story during the first week of the MLB’s current season. The innovation wielded by eager home-run hitters helped the New York Yankees nail 15 …

A tale of two Pauls

Two Pauls. Two music fans, two friends. One documenting shows for years through the lens of his camera, the other in the front row of every show — decreed Front Row Paul along the way — …

Teach me to abide

Can there be a busier time of year? The maples are overflowing the sap bags in abundance, which means all tappers are canning syrup. Our evaporating requires split wood for the fire, and we have …

For the past few years, a change has been taking place — one that’s reshaping how we think about and teach reading. At the heart of this shift is the Science of Reading, a research-backed …

Hooray, baseball

MLB’s opening day is upon us, with 28 of the league’s 30 teams in action March 27. The dawn of every season is filled with hope, and 2025 is no exception for the fans of most teams. …

Bringing nature indoors

This may come off as unreasonable or even shallow, but I recently turned down a job opportunity primarily because the office where I was going to spend 40-plus hours each week did not have a window. …

Wisecracking

Wisdom is with the aged, as Job says in Chapter 12, Verse 12. With length of days comes understanding.   My son and I are reading the book of Proverbs. He’s a bit of a jokester. …

The mantra “Dollar Tree, Dollar Store, one thing’s for sure: It’s always more” kept playing through my head recently after a low-cost encounter. Pocket combs are an …

Child safety in a modern world

Child safety is a topic that generates much discussion and is at the forefront of the minds of parents, family members, educators and care givers. Our society benefits from the overwhelming number of …

After a decisive 128-102 victory in Utah March 16, the white-hot Minnesota Timberwolves extended their season-best winning streak to eight games. With Sunday’s win, they moved into a virtual …

Calling all bakers

It may be March, but it is never too early to start thinking about my favorite day. Christmas? Close. My birthday? Not as much as it used to be, although I am grateful for every one.   …

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