Pay attention to college affordability, candidates
Like any parent surviving uncertain economic times, many of the conversations with my two college-aged sons revolve around one pressing topic, the Holy Grail of today's graduates: Can you get a job, a...
View ArticleLiving with Children
Q: What is the role of a stepparent in parenting teenage step-children? My 19-year-old stepson moved in with us several months ago and is disrupting our marriage. He does what he wants, when he wants,...
View ArticleAsk Mr. Dad: Driven to distraction and death
Dear Mr. Dad: I'm worried about my two teenagers. They each have a driver's license, but even though we've talked about the dangers of texting while driving, I suspect they're doing it anyway. They're...
View ArticleEx-etiquette: Co-parenting will ensure proper attire
My 10-year-old bonusdaughter just showed me the Halloween costume her mother bought her to wear while Trick-or-Treating. Excuse me, but the child will look like a slut in that outfit! I have children...
View ArticleWild Weminuche: Exploring Colorado's largest wilderness area
WEMINUCHE WILDERNESS AREA, COLO. - There are many places in Colorado so beautiful, quiet and remote a hiker might feel like she has walked into her own private paradise.
View ArticleHome prices rise in August
Home prices in the nation's largest cities rose from July to August, according to a closely watched index, adding to a turnaround in housing this year.
View ArticleIs son's young love too much of a good thing?
Your 16-year-old son spends all his time with his girlfriend. Should you nudge him to keep up with his male buddies?
View ArticleSpying a stylish coverup
Bond Girls are known for being symbols of beauty, class and style, so it's no surprise that actress Berenice Marlohe has taken on the role. She plays Severine in the upcoming 23rd James Bond film,...
View ArticleStyle expert Stacy London tells 'The Truth About Style'
For the record: Stacy London, longtime co-host of TV's "What Not to Wear," is wearing a glittery Christmas-tree-green pencil skirt, a black crew neck sweater with a cat's face on the front, chunky...
View ArticleElevating aloha fashion to elegant highs
That Hawaiian shirt you wore on Friday for casual day? You can thank Alfred Shaheen for that.
View ArticleVisit a dog show to check out all sorts of breeds
So you've decided to bring a new dog into your life, and are considering numerous breeds.
View ArticleChoose pet food carefully: Ingredients in some may not be best for dogs, cats
We all want to protect our pets by giving them a nutritious, well-balanced diet that will help them thrive. But even with our best intentions, it's difficult to know what is the best food to feed our...
View ArticleVoices of Faith: Is science at odds with religion?
VOICES OF FAITH: IS SCIENCE AT ODDS WITH RELIGION?
View ArticleFor the love of the hunt: Senior's pursuit that has spanned decades
Sitting in a duck blind early Saturday morning, Shag Grossnickle was thrilled by a show he has seen many times before.
View ArticleGet an altitude workout
There are hundreds of snow resorts in North America, but the top places to ski and snowboard are located in just two American states: Colorado and Utah. Colorado bills itself as having "Champagne...
View ArticleExercise tips for people with diabetes
American Diabetes Awareness Month is November, and for individuals with diabetes who want to increase their level of physical activity, there is a right way and a wrong way to embark on an exercise...
View ArticleHealthy Monday Tip Add fun to your fitness routine
The Healthy Monday Campaign has designated Monday as the day to start and sustain healthy habits. Why Mondays? It's the January of the week, the perfect time for a fresh start. By setting a day...
View ArticleWoodward Park cyclocross worth effort: Series entering ninth year and...
Don't be scared of cyclocross.
View ArticleWith zombies chasing you, it's best to run fast
Even if an army of personal trainers and repeated viewings of "Running Brave" aren't enough motivation to get you running, Kjersten Salzman of Elev8 Fitness thinks she knows what will get you moving.
View ArticleThe best and worst pumpkin-flavored foods
Pick autumnal eats brimming with vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting beta-carotene over seasonal treats that pack scary amounts of calories, sugar and fat.
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