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After a loved one’s death, grief and loss come in waves

Sadness over loss is a natural emotion that we all experience. Accept it, and share your grief with others.

Saunders: Hamas has only bonded disparate Israelis against it

Those leading Palestinians have made it clear they have no intention of working toward peace.

Alicia’s View: Elections present another problematic ‘n’ word

‘Nonpartisan’ once described an impartial attitude. Now the label’s become a partisan battleground.

Schwab: If not God, hold religion to account for Mideast massacres

How nice if believers accepted their god as their choice and respected the choices of others as valid?

Burke: History through the phrases; test your slogan knowledge

Just a handful of words carried great meaning and said much about those speaking the words.

Ginko yellow leaves during autumn season with clear blue sky

How plants make fall magic with their brilliantly colorful leaves

I certainly can’t begin to explain “why” fall color happens, but I can explain “how” it happens.

Ginko yellow leaves during autumn season with clear blue sky
Human resources, recruitment and management concept with people icons on wooden blocks

Learning and practicing the art and craft of leadership

Business and nonprofit managers are not the only ones that require leadership skills. Every day, parents exercise leadership in their families.

Human resources, recruitment and management concept with people icons on wooden blocks

Schwab: Is Trump calling Jesus as a witness for prosecuted?

A ‘courtroom sketch’ shows a glum Christ seated next to Trump in court. Is He working pro bono?

With winter on the way, October is the time to tuck and roll

That means preparing to put our gardens to bed while taking stock of the season gone by so we can plan for the year ahead.

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Does your elementary school child have ADHD?

It’s important to identify children with this condition so we can help them succeed in school.

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Schwab: Since GOP won’t use ‘law and order’ title, Democrats will

Exhibit A: The ‘weaponized’ Justice Department charged a Democratic senator. And who complained?

Burke: Prevent a shutdown? GOP has squirrels it must chase

House Republicans simply don’t have the time to do their job. Pushing false narratives is tough work.

Harrop: Romney’s third-party plan could backfire, aid Trumpists

If he wants a sane GOP in the future, those in charge now have to lose and lose big in 2024.

A clump of flowering ornamental grass or pennisetum alopecuroides in an autumn garden.

My garden runneth over with fountain grasses, and for good reason

These late-blooming perennials come in many varieties. They work well as accents, groundcovers, edgings or in containers.

A clump of flowering ornamental grass or pennisetum alopecuroides in an autumn garden.
Death of parent with child. Piece of paper with parents and children is torn in half.

Helping children cope with the hard realities of divorce

I’s important to set aside one’s feelings and find a way to make this challenging transition as comfortable for children as you can.

Death of parent with child. Piece of paper with parents and children is torn in half.

Saunders: Others serving time for following GOP’s Pied Piper

Trump’s ultimate fate is undetermined, but for now, others are paying the price for his election denial.

Schwab: GOP ‘projection’ is slideshow of hypocrisy, deflection

Trump, of course, is guilty, but so are House Republicans desperate to ferret out elusive dirt on Joe Biden.

Flowering knotweed Persicaria amplexicaulis firetail in the morning light.

Save for one infamous variety, fleece flowers are easy to fall in love with

This long-blooming, easy-to-grow perennial comes in many desirable varieties. But watch out: One is an invasive knotweed.

Flowering knotweed Persicaria amplexicaulis firetail in the morning light.

Comment: GOP’s impeachment math isn’t adding up to a win

Republican hard-liners have backed their speaker into a corner, but won’t get much out of this effort.

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Are you spoiling your kids? It’s complicated

Tips for parents on coping with temper tantrums, and making up for their own deprived past.

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