Tipper and then-Vice President Al Gore celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary in 1999. The couple is divorcing. “So, how’s your marriage?” My mother posed the question over a manicure a few weeks ago, in that nonchalant yet quizzical tone parents perfect over the years
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Gores’ divorce raise questions about what makes a good marriage
In last week’s post , I shared a list of lies and false beliefs from Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book, Lies Women Believe . The second part of her book title is, “And the Truth That Sets Them Free.” Today I want to share the list of truths she counters those lies with. There is no marriage God cannot heal.
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Is Divorce Really the Answer? — Part 2
UC Davis researchers have found that companies are using a new medium to peddle fattening, sugary foods to children. Online “advergames” – a blend of interactive animation, video content and advertising – are being used to promote corporate branding and products, particularly high-fat, high-sugar foods, according to public health researchers. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
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Food companies target kids through online games
DEAR CAROLYN: My husband is a local celebrity chef who gained notoriety during our first four years of marriage. This created some conflict with “foodie groupies,” and my husband’s inability to lay down boundaries when they hug, kiss, or hit on him at local events.
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Carolyn Hax: Husband’s fame stands between wife and a good marriage
Ella Putnam, 6, and Grandpa Bob Foote The subject: Ella Putnam, 6, and Grandpa Bob Foote The snapshot: Ella’s grandparents, Bob and Dixie Foote of Cameron Park, took her on Amtrak to San Francisco’s Union Square for a two-day visit to experience the sights and sounds of the city.
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Snapshots: Smell the rose
DEAR KELLY: I recently found out that my boyfriend (of 8 months) has two Facebook accounts. One account that I can see says that he is in a relationship with me and posts things about how in love with me he is, but on the other account, he lists himself as single and looking to meet new people for “friendship and more.” Only his best friends (all guys) knew about the second account. One of my friends came upon his second account and showed me
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Teen Talk: Boyfriend’s deception is reason enough to end it
Sal Vasquez approaches the finish line of the 87th Dipsea race in 1997, the last year he won the event. No one doubts Sal Vasquez’s toughness. But there is tough, and there is realistic.
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At 70, Carmichael runner and former winner reluctantly sits out 100th Dipsea race
Sign installers Tom May, left, and Marc Busby practice their craft at the Crocker Art Museum in February. For four months starting today, the Crocker Art Museum will be closed to the public – perhaps only the second long closure in its 125-year history. But it will continue to be an active presence in the interim.
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Crocker to close doors for a time, but its events still fill art calendar
It’s a slam-dunk for Matina Kolokotronis, the Kings president of business operations: “The upcoming season is going to be huge for us. The team is moving in the right direction,” she says
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She deftly handles the Sacramento Kings’ business affairs
I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me. — John 14:30-31 This verse was part of my Bible reading yesterday, and I found myself lingering over verse 31
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Weekend Devo — God’s Love