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Do our family pets go to heaven?

Ask any owner who has said goodbye to a pet, and they’ll tell you: losing a pet is losing family. But grief does more than ache – it wonders, do pets go to heaven? It’s a theological and philosophical question with no single, definitive answer, but it’s a question Father Gregory West,...

DIY or not? How to know when it’s time to call a pro

It’s an age-old question. Should I fix it or hire someone to fix it for me? The “it” in this situation could be anything. From gutter cleaning to car detailing, there’s a person you can hire to do any chore you either don’t feel like tackling or have no idea where to begin. I’m not a...

Erase your disappointments by celebrating sharp thinking

“Anytime you suffer a setback or disappointment, put your head down and plow ahead.” - Les Brown, motivational speaker In case you missed it, more than a thousand people in Minneapolis recently attended what has become an annual celebration – the sharpening of a giant No. 2 pencil. ...

How good are you at managing pain?

Pain psychologist Rachel Zoffness explains, “Your pain voice is your inner bully – that negative, catastrophic voice in your head telling you that you’ll never get better, that the future is hopeless, that you can’t go out with friends or walk in the park. “Get familiar with her,” Zoffness...

Born to be wild: Life lessons from a runaway otter

“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” - John Bingham, motivational runner In case you missed it, a Wisconsin zoo announced that it has called off the search for an otter on the loose since March, explaining that the animal “has made the...

Play ‘Discover the Secret Gems of Daniel Island’

We are excited to introduce you to a game created by one of your neighbors! Daniel Karsh is the creator of outer.games. In this week’s newspaper, take a look at the ad on the opposite page. Karsh encourages families to get out and get active this summer by playing Discover the Secret Gems...

The secret sauce to success

You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do. - Henry Ford A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to get to the top of that tree,” the turkey sighed, “but I haven’t got the energy.” “Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?” replied the bull. “They’re...

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Phasing out the penny makes no cents

“Nickel for your thoughts,” my Aunt Toogie announced as I entered the kitchen. “Isn’t it, ‘a penny for your thoughts’?” I replied, looking toward my lovely wife, Grace, who just shrugged and nodded toward Toogie. “Not any more, kiddo,” Toogie barked as I poured a cup of coffee. “The...

Doggone it: We all need friends

No road is too long with good company - Turkish proverb. Meet Reginald and Pearl – an unlikely duo for sure. Both are certified winners in their respective height titles by Guinness World Records. Reginald is a 7-year-old Great Dane from Idaho who stands 3 feet 3 inches tall. Pearl, a...