Educate a girl. Send a young person to college. Restore a person’s sight. By Nicholas Kristof Opinion Columnist Nov. 21, 2020 This year I recommend three inspiring organizations that ca
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‘People of Color’ Do Not Belong to the Democratic Party
By Jay Caspian Kang Nov. 20, 2020 In the wake of the election, there has been a concerted call to stop treating Latinos and, to a lesser extent, Asian-Americans as a monolith. Such a reck
Thanksgiving Stuffing
Make cornbread: 1 cup flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 stick of butter, 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup buttermilk OR 1 cup regular milk and no baking soda. Melt butter
What Do You Know About Christmas? and Thanksgiving?
Beside being the day when the birth of Jesus is celebrated, what do you know about Christmas? Here are some resources to find out the REAL deal about the ubiquitous holiday. The History of the Chri
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Sleep is really important, and getting enough sleep is essential for good health. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults age 18 to 64 get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, and sev
Can we hold Trump and his allies accountable without further splitting America?
By Samuel Huneke November 16, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. EST While there are critical differences between what this administration is suspected of doing and the violence committed by Nazi Germany,
Stacey Abrams On Finishing the Job In Georgia
By Rebecca Traister It can be undone just as quickly and as effectively as we did it. Stacey Abrams In the flood of post-election analysis of muddied results and still-emerging data, answers c
What America Should Look Like
Obama’s post-election lunch with the former presidents is what America should look like By Annie Reneau 11.19.20 A Facebook post from Sebastian Copeland shared an excerpt from Jean Edwa
Crayola has “Colors of the World”
I saw an ad for new Crayola crayons called “colors of the world.” Went to Wally-world and bought 2 boxes. Described as “24 new skin tone crayon colors,” the box of 32 crayons actually has a
Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Today’s recipe is from My Recipes and is by Foua Vang from St. Paul, Minn. S. won’t eat Brussels sprouts, but I do on occasion, so here is something we’ll try together. Ingredients
I made some homemade dog treats for Maggie. Here is my version of the recipe.
Homemade Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Treats | Sally’s Baking Addiction 1 cup smooth peanut butter (not chunky) 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/3 cup quick-coo
How to Avoid Spending Too Much
Here are some things I’ve learned over the years that helped me get out of debt, avoid spending too much when I did shop, and not be sucked in by the lures of advertising. The examples below are
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
Writing in Well, the NY Times newsletter, Tara Parker-Pope says, “It’s time to double down on your pandemic safety precautions. Our country is entering a dark phase of the coronavirus
What Trump’s Refusal To Concede Says About American Democracy
By Perry Bacon Jr. At nearly 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, the morning after Election Day 2016, the Associated Press declared Donald Trump the winner of the presidential election. Around
CDC recommends against Thanksgiving travel amid surge of coronavirus cases
Brittany Shammas November 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST With Thanksgiving a week away and coronavirus cases exploding nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday re