Lifestyle

‘He has a great personality. He’s really nice’: 12 friendisms, translated

So your friend wants to set you up, huh? Let me guess: He’s totally awesome, funny, cute and you guys…

August 25, 2015

At college drop-off weepfest, remember these three words

All across the United States, people are weeping. They are sobbing, sputtering, sniveling and mewling because they are in the…

August 25, 2015

Religion

Mormon church names women to 3 councils

A small but real victory for women, scholars say

August 21, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Har Shalom announces Shabbat, Havdalah Congregation Har Shalom, 2357 County Road 203, will offer these programs: A Family Shabbat service…

August 21, 2015

Religion

Monks provide silent refuge in busy city

Prayer, meditation or simple relaxation near Harvard Square

August 21, 2015

Family

Evidence of infidelities spreads online in wake of hack

LONDON – Husbands and wives across the world are being confronted with their partners’ extramarital affairs after a catastrophic leak…

August 20, 2015

Family

A toddler learns about lying

Q: My almost-3-year-old is starting to figure out that he can lie when asked if he ripped the book, threw…

August 20, 2015

Family

Is cheating more ‘natural’ for humans than staying monogamous? It’s complicated.

Unless you’re lucky enough to live under a rock, you’ve probably heard that Ashley Madison, a dating site that caters…

August 20, 2015

Southwest Life

Navajo farmers reject water delivery

Crops, livestock go thirsty after Silverton mine spill

August 19, 2015

Family

Baggage Check: He was trouble, but that was then

Q: My boyfriend got into a lot of trouble in his 20s and burned bridges in our community. I knew…

August 19, 2015

Family

Finally sharing my grief with my children

“OK, we’re here. Are you ready?” My two sons sit in their car seats, their gazes shifting between the floor…

August 18, 2015

Family

Why you need to have the social media ‘talk’ earlier than you might think

When I was 13 years old, my friend and I sneaked out of my house after dark to meet boys…

August 18, 2015

Food

Bread, butter and then some

A generous side of butter ensures the popularity of scallion bread.Renee Comet/The Washington Post At Maketto in Washington, one of…

August 18, 2015

Food

Grilled veggie salad built on a base of farro

Farro is great in soups, salads and as the base for this vegetable-studded side dish.Matthew Mead/Associated Press At this point,…

August 18, 2015

Food

N.M. chile growers want new guest-worker program

Machine harvesters also being developed

August 18, 2015

Food

The big freeze

Put summer on ice with fresh produce, flawlessly frozen

August 18, 2015

Family

Why do gays get to fly the rainbow flag when it offends some people?

Q: It sure seems like hypocrisy to say we can’t fly the rebel flag because it offends people, when you…

August 18, 2015

Religion

Mormons reveal Smith’s sacred stone

Church aims to clarify aspects of the religion

August 14, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Durango Unitarians to explore ‘Soul Matters’ Tom Miller will discuss “Soul Matters: What Matters to You?” at 10 a.m. Sunday…

August 14, 2015

Family

New study shows that the happiness of a first-time parent falls after baby arrives

Life has its ups and downs, but parenthood is supposed to be among the most joyous. At least that’s what…

August 12, 2015

Family

Baggage Check: He moves me. Will he move with me?

Q. My boyfriend of five months, retired military, hates D.C. and plans to move to the Midwest. Getting married is…

August 12, 2015

Southwest Life

Southwest Life Briefs

Health New Mercy clinic to treat bones, joints Mercy Regional Medical Center has opened Mercy Orthopedic Associates, a physician clinic…

August 11, 2015

Family

How to choose the best photos for your dating profile

August 11, 2015

Food

Industry requests to keep trans fats

Petition asks FDA to allow small amounts

August 11, 2015