TOP 100 FAMILY SITES
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| 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 |
Harriet Tubman's historic role kept fresh in local woman's portrayal Please excuse Kathryn Harris for sometimes being confused about whom she should be. Harris, 60, was recently asked to pose for a photograph. Her response: Do you want me or Harriet? pantagraph.com |
The checkup: Children keep close contact as their parents get older DULUTH, Minn. -- As parents age, especially into their 80s and 90s, their adult children often worry about their well-being. Allowing parents to remain independent and making sure they’re OK can require a delicate balance: How do you make sure your parents are safe and happy without intruding into their lives? 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 |