Lifestyle

When there’s a four-year gap between your first and second date

Hey, girl. I should have followed up. That’s the Ryan Gosling synopsis of an email exchange I had recently. If…

August 3, 2015

Religion Briefs

Sacred Heart Church to offer Bible school Sacred Heart Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School for children entering…

July 31, 2015

Religion

Mormons may split from Boy Scouts

Church ‘deeply troubled’ by decision to lift ban on gays

July 31, 2015

Family

How carseats killed the carpool

I was in a hot, sweaty parking lot outside a home improvement store, somewhere in suburbia. Four boys younger than…

July 31, 2015

Family

Great moments in parenting: First dirty word

Q: My 5-year-old son innocently asked me the other day, “What does ‘f—’ mean?” My heart sank as I replied,…

July 31, 2015

Family

The consequences of not letting my daughter get a dog

Growing up on Dr. Seuss, I can’t wait to buy his posthumously published book, What Pet Should I Get? Yet…

July 30, 2015

Southwest Life

Blue Hole: An oasis in N.M.’s desert

SANTA ROSA, N.M. – In an otherwise arid stretch of eastern New Mexico is a seemingly bottomless, deep blue swimming…

July 29, 2015

Food

You won’t miss the meat in these hearty burritos

This recipe for veggie burritos by Melissa d’Arabian uses high heat to bring out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.Matthew…

July 28, 2015

Food

Rogue Dairy Queen makes its own rules

Tradition, portions and prices keep customers loyal

July 28, 2015

Food

New label could give context to added sugar in foods

Experts recommend 200 calories per day

July 28, 2015

Food

Bulgogi and beyond

Fueled by spice-seeking Americans, Korean cuisine is hot

July 28, 2015

Family

Was your spouse on Ashley Madison? A new type of detective is ready to help

WASHINGTON – The phone is ringing, and they already know that whoever is calling is feeling suspicious. “This is Kelly,”…

July 25, 2015

Religion

Pope Francis’ popularity dives in U.S.

For liberals, charm fades; his policy stances concern conservatives

July 24, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Har Shalom to discuss ‘Difficult Questions’ Join Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, and Eli Herb for his third…

July 24, 2015

Family

Transgender youths show hardship, resilience

Kassidy Suarez, 22, who identifies as a transgender female, lives in an apartment she shares with her mother in Miami.…

July 24, 2015

Family

Etiquette pros break down Maine diner spat over antsy tot

Customers arrive at Marcy’s Diner in Portand, Maine. The owner of the diner is defending comments she made on her…

July 24, 2015

Family

What happened in that Maine diner

Making national news was the last thing we expected on our quiet summer getaway to Maine this week. One rainy…

July 23, 2015

Family

Forgo the morning dressing-down

Q: My wife and I have been having quite a struggle dressing our 2-year-old daughter in the morning and getting…

July 23, 2015

Family

Timehacker: How this stressed-out working mom in Canada calmed her chaotic life

Want to find time for your most important life goals? In this feature, Timehacker, we match readers with the right…

July 23, 2015

Family

How six immigrant kids are doing a year after reuniting with their parents in America

WASHINGTON – They are healthier now. More sure of themselves, less haunted. They have put on weight – in some…

July 23, 2015

Southwest Life

Surviving the dog days

Deep into summer, families, kids find plenty to do

July 22, 2015

Family

A kid cries in a restaurant. The owner yells at her. Now what?

At a crowded diner on a Saturday morning, a family sits down, orders their food and waits. The toddler with…

July 22, 2015

Family

Volunteer matchmakers in Japan try to bring people together

“I wish I could find someone who would accept me, even though I’m not very talkative.” “My son is still…

July 22, 2015

Family

Baggage Check: Helping a reader in a communications blackout and a parent whose daughter is under sway of a controlling boyfriend

Q: I’ve been dating a guy for seven weeks and I thought things were going well. We are both 27,…

July 22, 2015