Pen pals of 35 years meet for first time
Talk about getting good mileage. Bill and Peggy Carmack built a relationship with an Australian pen pal over a car, and it's lasted more than 35 years and across about 9,000 miles. pantagraph.com |
For families with transracial adoptions, embracing differences is key
Brad and Angelina, meet the Remillards and the Searses. They don't have your millions, or your chateau in France, but their families represent a delicious palette, just like yours. They're among the parents who are mixing "born-to" children with transracial adoption, changing the face of the American family. pantagraph.com |
Economy keeping stay-at-home moms literally in the house
NEW YORK -- "I'm having 'em, so I wanna raise 'em." That's the philosophy that led Jenna Kagan to stop working when her daughter was born nine years ago. Two sons soon followed, and their mother remains firm in her belief that staying home with them is best. pantagraph.com |
Older generation takes on parent role for nation's youngsters
CHICAGO -- The joy of grandparenting comes at a price for Dave and Nora Dacus, like many others who step up when a child's parents can't or won't. pantagraph.com |
108 super uses for your (not so) ordinary household objects
Some ordinary, unassuming household objects have hidden superpowers. And most of these items cost less than a couple of bucks. There are cult followings of vinegar and duct tape. Entire tomes have been written about the virtues of baking soda. pantagraph.com |