| 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 |
Taking command of your canine The weather's fine, and you'd love for your dog to get the kind of exercise and socialization that can't happen at the end of a leash. pantagraph.com |
Seniors react to meltdown, recalling Great Depression MILTON, Fla. -- Marcelle Uptain grew up during the Great Depression, so her response to the recent bank turmoil, the stock market plunge and home foreclosures was simple -- take her money out of the bank and hide the cash at home. pantagraph.com |
Immigrants find quirks as they adopt parenting styles to Central Illinois When the Garrido family moves back to France in June after three years in the Twin Cities, they will take a newfound love of baseball, better English language skills and Halloween decorations. | Immigrant parents blend best of both worlds for kids pantagraph.com |
Home cooking, familiar brands gain in popularity during recession CHICAGO -- In the grocery aisles and in kitchens across the country, old school is increasingly in, courtesy of the recession and higher food prices. pantagraph.com |