| Revolutionary spirit: Local family brings history to life Arthur Avery marches to the beat of a different drummer. The 16-year-old plays a Celtic drum and a larger field drum for marching to the tunes of drummers in the distant past. He fires flintlocks, primitive bows and 18th-century artillery. He fences, makes arrows, knows French military drum calls, does campfire cooking, leatherwork, makes rope and sets up tents like those used before the Revolutionary War. | Photo gallery | Reporter gets a taste of living the Colonial life pantagraph.com |
Newly retired couples can avoid frustration through financial, social planning NORMAL -- While Sue Striegel likes to spend hours at a local restaurant chatting with friends, her husband, Dave, thinks 20 minutes is adequate for a bite of food and some conversation. pantagraph.com |
Raising an only child comes with unique set of parental fears Shereen Peterson worries about her son. There are the usual worries, sure. Sugar, sleep, tantrums, germs. But the big one — the nagging worry that has latched on to her psyche with all the strength and perseverance of a toddler — is his solitude. pantagraph.com |
Top 10 kids health issues to watch in 2009 As 2008 comes to a close, an Akron, Ohio, Children’s Hospital has compiled “10 Kids’ Health Issues to Watch” in 2009. This year’s list includes both mental and physical health issues. 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 |