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by Kevin Burton The cares of this world are tangible, loud and insistent. With them can come a downward tug, a sapping of energy. We know from experience that lurking where we can’t see them, around those corners in time, are surprises, ambushes of all sizes and shapes. So what a blessing …
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by Kevin Burton Look, I am not the only one who can’t stand Tony Romo on NFL broadcasts. I can only hope somebody more important than I gets the message. Until such time as Romo is removed, for me, CBS stands for “Clowns Broadcasting Sports.” At some point late in Kansas City’s …
by Mike Schneider Associated Press The U.S. Census Bureau on Feb. 6 halted plans to change how it asks people about disabilities after facing a growing backlash Advocates for disabled people had argued that proposed changes to disability questions on the bureau's American Community Survey would artificially reduce their numbers by more than 40 …
by Kevin Burton This will teach me, always have a plan, a good plan. For my wife’s birthday, which also happens to be Valentine’s Day (Are those wedding bells in my head or a cash register?), I wanted to do something special. I want to do two somethings special, every year. My …
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by Kevin Burton I have made the case for “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney as the greatest love song ever written. But it’s Valentine’s week and nobody’s going to buy that claim just now. Feb. 14 calls for something with a different feel. So I phoned a friend, so to speak. …
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by Interesting Facts Some things about weddings just don’t seem to change much — someone always wears white, the couple spends the night before the wedding apart, and there’s almost always cake. But how did that come to be? Here are the backstories on some of these surprisingly ancient (and some fairly modern) wedding …
by Dictionary Scoop Love stories have enchanted human existence since ancient times. Whether it's the beauty of flowers, the sweetness of chocolates, or the soft glow of candlelight, love has the power to transform even the coldest hearts. While the language of love is universal, the ways we celebrate it are as diverse as the cultures that …
by Kevin Burton Now this one has potential. On the Dictionary Scoop website I stumbled upon an inspired idea for a new sport my wife Jeannette and I can get involved in. The website called it “weird” and “unique” and it is both. Wife carrying. I am psyched! So fortunate …
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by Kevin Burton OK guys, Valentine’s Day is coming. This gift from me to you, for use in your valentine’s messages, comes with a warning label. This is a list of words that mean “beautiful,” supplied by our friends at Merriam-Webster. Some of these words don’t sound very complimentary though. Wade through them …
by Julie Nguyen Verywell Mind Being in a healthy relationship can be one of the greatest experiences in the world, but staying together requires hard work. The good news is that this sort of effort doesn’t have to be so difficult. In fact, strengthening the connection can feel easy with the right tools. Whether you’re …
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