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I was really awkward to drive my date away – but it only pulled him closer

About four years ago, when I was 22, a guy on whom I was not particularly keen had invited me on a second date. Just saying no seemed rude. And I’d heard the Gradual Contact Fade was frowned...

DATE: Jun 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

What becoming a stay-at-home dad taught me about gender roles

After 10 years of teaching some creative writing courses and more than 50 sections of all manner of Composition, I woke up one morning in 2010 ready to make a change. I wanted to ...

DATE: Jun 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

No one wins in a power struggle with a 3-year-old

Q: We have four children, ages 5, 3½, 2 and 2 months old. Our 5-year-old responded well to clear expectations, praise and, when needed, timeout. Our 3-year-old would (most of the time) rathe...

DATE: Jun 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

For Muslims, fast key pillar of Ramadan

Daytime abstinence ends with nightly feast during Islam’s holiest month

DATE: Jun 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Unitarians to explore science, human soul Ron Garst will give a talk called “Science and the Soul” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San J...

DATE: Jun 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Children became the strongest argument for same-sex marriage

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

One woman's dying wish made another woman a mother

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Durango girls learn elements of science at Maker Camp

Girls learn elements of science at Maker Camp

DATE: Jun 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

New Tinder-inspired apps will help you keep your girlfriend – then dump her

In an age when we need phones to remind us to say “happy anniversary,” it’s little surprise that two new apps – Binder and HeroBoyfriend – have arrived to assist with the whole “relating” pa...

DATE: Jun 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Focus on the sangria

Let others worry about the burgers

DATE: Jun 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

A classic fried fish sandwich

Need a break from the grill? Probably not, but it’s still good to remember that there are classic summer foods that don’t need an open flame to be delicious. As a gentle reminder,...

DATE: Jun 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Turkey burgers can be tasty

The turkey burger has become the healthy default of grilling season. And that’s really not a bad call. That’s because a 90 percent lean turkey burger (4 ounces) has only about 160...

DATE: Jun 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food