Lifestyle Columns
Floodwater may be gone, but the problems are not over
July 20, 2008
We’re five weeks past the flooding of Friday the 13th in Cedar Rapids and that area. The water may gone, but the problems remain. » Full Story
Eavesdropping might have explained difference in flies
July 13, 2008
Eavesdropping in the newsroom keeps me informed on too much stuff to quit doing it. Trouble is, that propensity to listen can be embarrassing, too.
Like at supper the other night. » Full Story
Like at supper the other night. » Full Story
Family parties go from Christmas to a backyard castle
July 6, 2008
You just never know what makes some people tick. » Full Story
Brain bubble can make the inside of your head miserably stupid
June 29, 2008
Brain bubbles pop when you least expect it. » Full Story
Former Fort Dodgers get papal blessing for anniversary
June 22, 2008
Anniversary celebrations vary from doing nothing to card showers to family parties or an open house for family and friends. » Full Story
Funny thing how blooming peonies bring back memories
June 15, 2008
For some reason I just thought of my grandma Lyle Margaret — she’d have been 110 years old on Bastille Day, July 14. » Full Story
Frowning can become a natural look through time
June 8, 2008
Because I didn’t want to be dumber than my stove, I put off buying a microwave until maybe 90 million other people already used one. » Full Story
Birthday wishes, if memory works, give way to other stuff
June 1, 2008
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, Cynthia Elaine. Count this as your card. » Full Story
Lunch sometimes comes with unexpected revelations
May 25, 2008
Memorial Day migrated from a day to remember the military fallen to a day to also remember and honor family and friends who have died. » Full Story
Making headway in the basement, finding surprises
May 18, 2008
Hooray and hallelujah, the tense has changed. » Full Story