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 |
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 |
Local immigrant parents blend best of both worlds for children
BLOOMINGTON -- Immigrants whose children are born in America find ways to incorporate American language and culture into their youngsters' lives. pantagraph.com |
Holiday economics 101: Parents should explain reality of money crunch
CHICAGO -- For years, Roshelle Doty heaped video games, clothes, electronics, dolls and toys upon her children at Christmas. But like so many other parents navigating the rough economy, Doty recently sat her 8-, 10- and 11-year-old children down and explained that this year will be different. 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 |