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- Rediscover the Declaration
- Patriotic readings bring July Fourth alive
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- Marylou Chicote, site administrator for a Revolutionary War monument in Vermont, was looking to make July Fourth about something more than barbecues and fireworks, so she turned to the piece of paper that started it all — the Declaration of Independence.
She... Full story
- When Mom becomes a roommate
- Economy forces generations to combine their households
- By Anita Creamer/McClatchy-Tribune News Service
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- SACRAMENTO — At 105, Eddith Moehr is on the cutting edge of a trend.
When she moved in with her daughter, 76-year-old Doris Beresford of North Natomas, at the end of 2007, Moehr became one of the 3.6 million older parents sharing living quarters... Full story
- Ex-Etiquette: Mom’s behavior in line for ‘most outrageous award’
- By Jann Blackstone-Ford and Sharyl Jupe/McClatchy-Tribune News Service
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- Q: Sometimes my stepson will have a T-ball game when he's scheduled to spend time with us. But when we pick him up for his visit, his mom will not send his glove or bat with him. She will meet us at the field with the items because we are "irresponsible... Full story
- New life for pets in pain
- Stem cells from dogs' fat bring relief, alternative to surgery or euthanasia
- By Maryanne Dell/Freedom News Service
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- For Tabitha Unterberger, watching her Labrador retriever, Chester, limp with pain when he walked was disheartening, to say the least — especially since Chester was still limping after surgery to fix the elbow dysplasia that affected his front legs.
What... Full story
- Ex-Etiquette: Rule No. 9: Respect his ex's turf
- By Jann Blackstone-Ford and Sharyl Jupe
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My boyfriend and I have been living together for three years. He was divorced for two years before we got together. We both have children from first marriages. My boyfriend's kids are grown, but his ex still has... Full story
- Capture baby memories at every milestone
- Don’t miss the chance to record your child’s every step and laugh
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- As a proud new parent, you want to make sure that you capture every precious moment of your new baby's life. It's tempting to hit the nearest photography studio for a quick professional session, but in these tough times, that can be costly and time-consuming.... Full story
- A spontaneous smile
- Woman captures grins in unusual places to spread a little joy
- By Laura Casey/McClatchy-Tribune News Service
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- Ruth Kaiser of Orinda can see a smile just about anywhere: a grin in the cracks of concrete while she's sitting in traffic, a smirk on top of a blueberry muffin at the grocery store, a smile in otherwise intimidating doctor's office equipment.
When she... Full story
- How to earn money when you’re younger than 16
- By Lauren Forcella/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- Dear Straight Talk: I need to raise $300 for drivers training in August so I can get my learners permit. I don't like little kids, so baby-sitting is out of the question. Mowing lawns isn't for me, either.
Adults are having a hard time finding jobs right... Full story
- Boost your Social Security
- By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- Dear Savvy Senior,
I know that the size of a person's Social Security retirement benefit is based on how much they earn over their lifetime. But beyond earning a higher paycheck, which isn't likely for me, is there anything I can do to boost my future... Full story
