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 |
Parents don't always suffer in their empty nest
MIAMI -- It's been a few weeks since you moved out of your parents' house, and you're worried about them. They're empty nesters now, probably bored and lonely, and you're thinking about paying them a visit. pantagraph.com |
Help children learn about the gift of giving
Even in a year when flashy holiday gift buying will likely be downplayed, many kids will still be focused on what's coming their way. 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 |