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Sending our young women into the world

It’s a big deal when young people graduate from high school and go out into the world, whether they’re going on to college, further training or out into the workforce. A transition from alwa...

Tips to help move slow-moving home

By Ellen James Martin the Pueblo Chieftan Like the U.S. economy as a whole, the real estate market is supposed to be recovering. And many neighborhoods now are experie...

The Blues Train rolls out this weekend

A growing trend in concert venues is to put a bunch of musicians on a moving train, invite the public and host a moving festival. Music on a train was documented in the film “Fes...

Clubhouse Porch

I suspect there were many golfers in my age bracket watching the PGA Senior Championship last weekend. Remember the approach shot to the green that caromed off the grandstand and ...

Thank you to those who have served

Another Memorial Day here and gone, and here is to those I served with and have had the same opinion but were unable to pass it on in words. We volunteered to serve, and serve we did, in cou...

Studies discount difference between organic, conventional foods

Previously, I shared current research about organic versus conventional choices for milk. This week, the focus will be nutritional and contaminant/pesticide levels of organic versus conventi...

Change requires becoming unreasonable

Our society has an unhealthy infatuation with the image of the reasonable man. You know the one I’m talking about. Well-coiffed, prudent, good with money – he exudes an air of pat...

Homeownership is a great thing if you’re ready

Buying a home? Make sure you’re truly ready. You’ve heard the clichés about homeownership: It makes financial sense compared with renting. It’s one of the best investments you can...

For fast readers, here’s a list to keep you busy

There have been far too many superb crime fiction books piling up for lack of space to get them reviewed. And I’ve been hearing from many readers who are enjoying the books reviewed in Murde...

Green has become the new black on certain area roads

I noticed the city painted bright green markings on several streets downtown. I came up with three possible reasons for this but thought Action Line might have more insight. Is it ... ...

Don’t be afraid, but be concerned about skin cancer

In the past, I freely admitted to fear of three things: snarling canines (Yes, I’ve been bitten), fast-moving water (a near drowning) and snarling dogs in fast water. I’ve never ...

If you’re looking to buy, time is not on your side

Most of us put off important things. Procrastinating homebuyers were rewarded for waiting with decreasing interest rates and lower home prices until last year. However, going forward, you wi...