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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Lifestyle Columnists
A moment of silence for victims on 9/11
Last Tuesday marked the 11th anniversary of one of our nation's saddest days: 9/11/01. I don't think anyone will ever forget that day nor should they. People all around the nation, not just in New York, were paying tribute and memorializing for those who perished. For some, it was a ceremony. For others, it was a moment of silence.
Control fruit flies
Summer and fall are the most common times to find fruit flies in your home. Although they may occur year-round, the usual abundance of ripening fruit in many people's homes in the summer and fall tend to attract more flies. Fresh fruit is an important part of a healthy diet, so don't let fruit flies deter you from eating right.
A colossal diet fail
Like a lot of women, I worry about my weight constantly. I was a chubby kid and no matter how many pounds I lose, I always have that chubby ghost lurking in the back of my head. Mama never had to worry about her weight when she was younger. She was a skinny kid, all elbows and knees. As an adult, she was thin, probably because nicotine and coffee were her two major food groups.
Boxwood culture, care
Boxwoods (Buxus sp.) are a well-known garden shrub frequently planted in Georgia. They have been used for many years in English formal gardens where they gained the reputation as a must-have for upscale, magisterial landscapes.
I’ll tell you when you’re older
Parenthood comes with a unique set of challenges. Are you teaching your children the right things? Are they getting the right foods, the right education? Are they involved in the right extracurricular activities? Are you scarring them for life? But children are resilient people. They seem to go with the ebb and flow of life much easier than adults. Some of the things we worry about, they don't even notice.
Bigger than Bieber
"Elvis is going to be reincarnated as a blue-eyed blonde this year," Mama announced to me when I was pregnant with Cole several years ago. "Sylvia Browne just said so on 'Montel' this morning." Now Mama being as quirky as she is loves her some Sylvia Browne and never missed an episode of Montel Williams' show when the psychic was on.
West Nile Virus and mosquito protection
Recently, national and local news stations have been filled with stories of West Nile Virus outbreaks in several states. As of the time of writing, there have been 21 confirmed cases of the virus in Georgia, three of which were fatal. With cases like this, it is important that residents learn the facts and become aware of how to best protect themselves. West Nile Virus was first confirmed in the United States in 1999 in ...
Fall webworm control
Late summer and early fall is the time when you will begin to notice trees containing unsightly, light-grey webs. These webs often contain the fall webworm, a perennial pest of several trees all across North America. Fall webworms have been observed feeding on more than 85 species of trees in the U.S., according to UGA Extension Horticulturist Bob Westerfield.
The problem with being a team player
It seems like everything lately is focused on teams and it's not about upcoming SEC play either. Work has become team-based as well, and I am not quite sure how I feel about that. My first experience working with a team of any sort was in college.
Who would win? Dirty Harry or Walker, Texas Ranger
There has been a great debate in my house recently. It does not involve anything political but something much more profound. Who would win in a showdown - Clint Eastwood or Chuck Norris. "Chuck Norris rules," was my answer.
Reseeding tall fescue lawns
Tall fescue is one of the most popular turf-type grasses in north Georgia. People love tall fescue for its dark green color in fall and spring. It is also easy to plant by seed, making it popular with DIY, or do-it-yourself, homeowners. Because it is a cool-season grass, meaning it prefers the cooler temperatures of fall and spring, it often becomes thin during the summer. Don't be alarmed. This is the grass's natural method of protecting itself during the hot summer months.
Summer pruning
Each plant in the landscape has a particular purpose or growth habit that dictates specific pruning requirements. Often we prune to direct the growth or train plants into a certain form or to fit within a certain space, such as a formal hedge.
The only thing wrong with women
"I am so glad I am not a woman," one of my guy friends commented recently. "You have to 'heehee' and 'ooo' over each other. All y'all do is talk all the time. That's what's wrong with all of y'all." True, women talk. Some of the things we talk about are not necessarily that important and most men would deem it gossip.
Eco-friendly insect control
I have received many calls to the office from people wanting to control landscape and insect pests without the use of conventional pesticides. There are some options available for those opting to use less harsh chemicals. Many of the pest insects we find in our landscapes and gardens can be controlled with one of three environmentally-friendly products - Horticultural Oils, Insecticidal Soaps and Bt Products. Horticultural oil is especially formulated for use on plants. It ...
A hillbilly version of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’
Mama has always been persnickety about her things. It just goes along with her O.C.D. So when she told me one evening her things in her bedroom were out of place, I knew to be worried. "Has anyone been in your house?" I asked.
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Sticks, stones really not that bad after all
There are a few words that my child knows I will not tolerate being uttered. Fat. Stupid. Retarded. Hate. Ugly.
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