http://reporternews.com/news/life/columns/?partner=RSSAbilene Reporter-News Stories: Life Columnsen-uslife/columns/news/life/columns/?partner=RSShttp://reporternews.com/feeds/headlines/life/columns/2008-12-01T22:51:55.039901Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008http://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/01/doug-finds-presidential-firsts/?partner=RSSQ. Barack Obama is our first President of African-American descent. What are some other presidential firsts? askdoug@reporternews.com (Doug "Ask Doug" Williamson)Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/01/doug-finds-presidential-firsts/?partner=RSSlife/columns647362008-12-01T00:00:002008-12-01T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Q. Barack Obama is our first President of African-American descent. What are some other presidential firsts? <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Doug "Ask Doug" WilliamsonDoug finds presidential firsts Abilene Reporter-Newsdoug-finds-presidential-firstshttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/should-they-clean-or-replace-shower/?partner=RSSWe recently purchased a home that had gone into foreclosure. While most of the home is in good shape, one of the bathrooms has sliding shower doors that really need some help.stay_at_home_parents@yahoo.com (Katrina Wright)Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:48:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/should-they-clean-or-replace-shower/?partner=RSSlife/columns647592008-11-30T23:48:002008-11-30T23:48:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008We recently purchased a home that had gone into foreclosure. While most of the home is in good shape, one of the bathrooms has sliding shower doors that really need some help.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Katrina WrightShould they clean or replace shower?Abilene Reporter-Newsshould-they-clean-or-replace-showerhttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/planning-perfect-family-pictures/?partner=RSS Planning perfect family picturesMon, 01 Dec 2008 03:15:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/planning-perfect-family-pictures/?partner=RSSlife/columns647332008-11-30T21:15:002008-11-30T21:15:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 Planning perfect family pictures<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Hints from Heloise 12.01.08Abilene Reporter-Newsplanning-perfect-family-pictureshttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/woman-celebrates-holidays-quietly-and-happily/?partner=RSS Now that the year-end holidays are here, I find myself once again in the sometimes difficult position of having to explain to acquaintances and co-workers why I don't celebrate them.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:15:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/woman-celebrates-holidays-quietly-and-happily/?partner=RSSlife/columns647342008-11-30T21:15:002008-11-30T21:15:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 Now that the year-end holidays are here, I find myself once again in the sometimes difficult position of having to explain to acquaintances and co-workers why I don't celebrate them.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Woman celebrates holidays quietly and happily aloneAbilene Reporter-Newswoman-celebrates-holidays-quietly-and-happilyhttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/couple-throws-a-wedding-but-neglects-to-get/?partner=RSS My husband and I just found out that his daughter and her boyfriend duped everyone -- including us -- with a formal, traditional wedding ceremony, but the "marriage" is not legal. They had no intention of being legally wed, but felt that because they are having a baby, they were titled to a formal wedding.Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/couple-throws-a-wedding-but-neglects-to-get/?partner=RSSlife/columns646442008-11-30T00:00:002008-11-30T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 My husband and I just found out that his daughter and her boyfriend duped everyone -- including us -- with a formal, traditional wedding ceremony, but the "marriage" is not legal. They had no intention of being legally wed, but felt that because they are having a baby, they were titled to a formal wedding.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Couple throws a wedding, but neglects to get marriedAbilene Reporter-Newscouple-throws-a-wedding-but-neglects-to-gethttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/top-10-texas-books-of-2008/?partner=RSSIn the past year, I have probably received around 200 books about Texas or written by Texas authors, and I have mentioned more than 125 of them in my column.g.dromgoole@cox.net (Glenn Dromgoole)Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/top-10-texas-books-of-2008/?partner=RSSlife/columns646452008-11-30T00:00:002008-11-30T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008In the past year, I have probably received around 200 books about Texas or written by Texas authors, and I have mentioned more than 125 of them in my column.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Glenn DromgooleTop 10 Texas Books of 2008Abilene Reporter-Newstop-10-texas-books-of-2008http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/no-headline---bridge_results/?partner=RSSBridge results Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/no-headline---bridge_results/?partner=RSSlife/columns646492008-11-30T00:00:002008-11-30T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Bridge results <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Bridge results 11.30.09Abilene Reporter-Newsno-headline---bridge_resultshttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/no-headline---breakfastserial/?partner=RSSEach Sunday through Dec. 14, the Reporter-News will present a chapter from the story &quot;Menace on Horse Creek Trail,&quot; by Elizabeth McDavid Jones. The story is courtesy of Hot Topics Hot Serials. Chapter Thirteen -- Murder! The story so far: The wagon train is headed to Oregon. Several people got sick and died along the way. Nancy was worried that Doc's medicine may have made people sick. Now Ma is sick, too. Nancy and her friends were suspicious of Doc and searched his wagon where they found proof that he may not be a real doctor. Her thoughts more tangled ...Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/30/no-headline---breakfastserial/?partner=RSSlife/columns646472008-11-30T00:00:002008-11-30T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Each Sunday through Dec. 14, the Reporter-News will present a chapter from the story &quot;Menace on Horse Creek Trail,&quot; by Elizabeth McDavid Jones. The story is courtesy of Hot Topics Hot Serials. Chapter Thirteen -- Murder! The story so far: The wagon train is headed to Oregon. Several people got sick and died along the way. Nancy was worried that Doc's medicine may have made people sick. Now Ma is sick, too. Nancy and her friends were suspicious of Doc and searched his wagon where they found proof that he may not be a real doctor. Her thoughts more tangled ...<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Breakfast Serial: Chapter 13Abilene Reporter-Newsno-headline---breakfastserialhttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/29/free-christmas-concert-to-help-abilene-hope/?partner=RSSFor the 14th year, local vocalist and musician Richard Burke, renowned for his operatic career, will present a Christmas Concert to benefit Abilene Hope Haven. This year, sponsors will cover the cost of the concert -- so admission will be free to the public. woodwardj@reporternews.com (Jan Woodward)Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/29/free-christmas-concert-to-help-abilene-hope/?partner=RSSlife/columns645882008-11-29T00:00:002008-11-29T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008For the 14th year, local vocalist and musician Richard Burke, renowned for his operatic career, will present a Christmas Concert to benefit Abilene Hope Haven. This year, sponsors will cover the cost of the concert -- so admission will be free to the public. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Jan WoodwardFree Christmas Concert to help Abilene Hope HavenAbilene Reporter-Newsfree-christmas-concert-to-help-abilene-hopehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/29/lots-of-holiday-happenings-coming-up/?partner=RSSThanksgiving is now past, and people suddenly realize how close Christmas is. It's even closer than usual this year because Thanksgiving fell near the end of November.kiekec@reporternews.com (Carl Kieke)Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/29/lots-of-holiday-happenings-coming-up/?partner=RSSlife/columns645812008-11-29T00:00:002008-11-29T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Thanksgiving is now past, and people suddenly realize how close Christmas is. It's even closer than usual this year because Thanksgiving fell near the end of November.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Carl KiekeLots of holiday happenings coming upAbilene Reporter-Newslots-of-holiday-happenings-coming-uphttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/28/couples-happiness-grates-on-man-who-felt/?partner=RSS My first serious relationship lasted a year and ended more than eight years ago. "Stacy" was terrific, but we were very different, and our relationship came to an amicable end.Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:05:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/28/couples-happiness-grates-on-man-who-felt/?partner=RSSlife/columns645832008-11-28T22:05:002008-11-28T22:05:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 My first serious relationship lasted a year and ended more than eight years ago. "Stacy" was terrific, but we were very different, and our relationship came to an amicable end.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Couple's happiness grates on man who felt betrayedAbilene Reporter-Newscouples-happiness-grates-on-man-who-felthttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/28/hazardous-holidays/?partner=RSS With the holidays right around the corner, indoor and outdoor decorations and festive food can be potential dangers to your pets. Take note of these potential hazards:Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:04:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/28/hazardous-holidays/?partner=RSSlife/columns645862008-11-28T22:04:002008-11-28T22:04:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 With the holidays right around the corner, indoor and outdoor decorations and festive food can be potential dangers to your pets. Take note of these potential hazards:<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Hazardous holidaysAbilene Reporter-Newshazardous-holidayshttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/28/abilenians-have-so-much-to-be-thankful-for-this/?partner=RSSCarlton Stowers will be signing his book "Texas Football Legends: Greats of the Game" from noon to 2 today at Texas Star Trading Co.; he's sort of a favorite in Abilene.Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:27:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/28/abilenians-have-so-much-to-be-thankful-for-this/?partner=RSSlife/columns645892008-11-28T20:27:002008-11-28T20:27:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Carlton Stowers will be signing his book "Texas Football Legends: Greats of the Game" from noon to 2 today at Texas Star Trading Co.; he's sort of a favorite in Abilene.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Abilenians have so much to be thankful for this yearAbilene Reporter-Newsabilenians-have-so-much-to-be-thankful-for-thishttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/28/nothing-to-it/?partner=RSSEldon Moritz, 72, has a cool ride. At least, that's what passers-by seem to shout out when they see him rolling down the streets on his Trikke, a three-wheeled contraption propelled forward by the peculiar side-to-side swaying of the rider.Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:57:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/28/nothing-to-it/?partner=RSSlife/columns645872008-11-28T19:57:002008-11-28T19:57:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Eldon Moritz, 72, has a cool ride. At least, that's what passers-by seem to shout out when they see him rolling down the streets on his Trikke, a three-wheeled contraption propelled forward by the peculiar side-to-side swaying of the rider.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Nothing to it: 'A cool machine for an old guy'Abilene Reporter-Newsnothing-to-ithttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/co-workers-try-to-burst-bubble-of-womans-happy/?partner=RSS I have been married for 15 years to the sweetest man in the world. We love each other, we like each other, and I feel truly fortunate.Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:32:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/co-workers-try-to-burst-bubble-of-womans-happy/?partner=RSSlife/columns645162008-11-27T23:32:002008-11-27T23:32:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 I have been married for 15 years to the sweetest man in the world. We love each other, we like each other, and I feel truly fortunate.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Co-workers try to burst bubble of woman's happy marriageAbilene Reporter-Newsco-workers-try-to-burst-bubble-of-womans-happyhttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/how-to-clean-and-freshen-your-drains/?partner=RSS How to clean and freshen your drains Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:20:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/how-to-clean-and-freshen-your-drains/?partner=RSSlife/columns645272008-11-27T23:20:002008-11-27T23:20:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 How to clean and freshen your drains <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Hints from Heloise 11.28.08Abilene Reporter-Newshow-to-clean-and-freshen-your-drainshttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/foreign-missions-missionaries-still-vitally/?partner=RSS Are foreign missions still necessary?Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:12:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/foreign-missions-missionaries-still-vitally/?partner=RSSlife/columns645212008-11-27T23:12:002008-11-27T23:12:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 Are foreign missions still necessary?<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Foreign missions, missionaries still vitally importantAbilene Reporter-Newsforeign-missions-missionaries-still-vitallyhttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/alzheimers-housing-on-agenda/?partner=RSSThe Alzheimer’s Association — North Central Texas Chapter will present a free educational program, “Housing and Service Options for Persons with Dementia,” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Wesley Friendship Hall of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech St.woodwardj@reporternews.com (Jan Woodward)Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/alzheimers-housing-on-agenda/?partner=RSSlife/columns644272008-11-27T00:00:002008-11-27T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008The Alzheimer’s Association — North Central Texas Chapter will present a free educational program, “Housing and Service Options for Persons with Dementia,” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Wesley Friendship Hall of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech St.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Jan WoodwardAlzheimer's housing on agendaAbilene Reporter-Newsalzheimers-housing-on-agendahttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/recycling-centers-will-take-your-bulk-items/?partner=RSSQ. The holes in the recycling containers at various locations around Abilene (R2D2 pods at Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, etc.) are not practical for those of us who live on farms and haul our plastic, etc., in bulk loads in large trailers. ...askdoug@reporternews.com (Doug "Ask Doug" Williamson)Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/27/recycling-centers-will-take-your-bulk-items/?partner=RSSlife/columns644282008-11-27T00:00:002008-11-27T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Q. The holes in the recycling containers at various locations around Abilene (R2D2 pods at Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, etc.) are not practical for those of us who live on farms and haul our plastic, etc., in bulk loads in large trailers. ...<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Doug "Ask Doug" WilliamsonRecycling centers will take your bulk itemsAbilene Reporter-Newsrecycling-centers-will-take-your-bulk-itemshttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/26/prewash-stain-remover-paper-towels-will-get-out/?partner=RSS Prewash stain remover, paper towels will get out that lipstickThu, 27 Nov 2008 04:48:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/26/prewash-stain-remover-paper-towels-will-get-out/?partner=RSSlife/columns644332008-11-26T22:48:002008-11-26T22:48:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 Prewash stain remover, paper towels will get out that lipstick<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Hints from Heloise 11.27.08Abilene Reporter-Newsprewash-stain-remover-paper-towels-will-get-out