‘Oh, the weather outside is frightful’

My husband just called me. “Honey, do we have an ice scraper?” “I don’t think so.” “I thought you had one.” “If I do, it’s news to me.” “Oh.” This is Tuesday, and his windshield is frozen over. I wonder how long it has been since that happened? I grew up in Tennessee....

Facing first-of-the-year workout woes

Last Saturday I joined the (hundreds? thousands? millions?) of people who decided this year will be the year. The year to get in shape – more specifically, a shape that isn’t so round. That’s right. Say hello to one of the newest card-carrying members of the Opelika...

Trouble with teens

I just watched an episode of “Hoarders.” I don’t make a habit of it, but sometimes when I’m feeling overwhelmed by laundry, dishes or a house full of teenagers, it makes me feel better about myself. I don’t think I am a hoarder, but I know I have tendencies. I like...

Avoid future issues: train your dog now

Adult dogs that aren’t potty trained. Dogs that slip out the door and refuse to come back when called. Dogs that growl at or attack other dogs. Dogs that jump on owners and guests. Dogs that snap at people. Dogs that simply don’t obey. These are just some of the...

A little bit more joyful, full of song

Lee County lost a good man last week in Lee Benham, though some of you might not know him or his name. According to his obituary, he was a railroad man for 11 years and a trucker for some 30 years after that. He loved his family and was active in his church, directing...