Category Archives: Family

Family movie reviews: ‘Ghost Rider,’ ‘Act of Valor’

Each week on Wednesday afternoons, we’ll post two reviews of films being released this week (or films that have been recently released). Written by Roger Moore of the Orlando Sentinel, these reviews will focus on how family-friendly each film is, … Continue reading

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Everybody poops

I have an aversion to public restrooms (PRS).   Let me be honest here. I detest public restrooms. I don’t even think detest is the correct word.  I get the hebbie-jebbies from public  restrooms. My friends say that I have an … Continue reading

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Spring preview: Easter fun for the kiddies

Spot the differences Click on link to view answers. Easter answers

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Show your love all year long

Just so you know, the stomach flu that is going around stinks.  Yes, I got the stomach flu.  It put a major dent in all the things that I needed to get done.  How was I supposed to get homemade … Continue reading

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French parents must know something I don’t

Co-worker Teresa Cook handed me a section of the Wall Street Journal recently, and I knew I was in for a treat. Teresa brings me the best articles. She was the first one to show me the “Tiger Mother” column, … Continue reading

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Enjoy winter: Birds in your backyard

The Great Backyard Bird Count begins Friday and runs through Monday. Free for bird-watchers of all ages and skill levels, the GBBC lets observers note what kind of birds can be seen in the winter and whether there are fewer … Continue reading

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Family movie reviews: ‘This Means War,’ ‘The Secret Life of Arrietty’

Each week on Wednesday afternoons, we’ll post two reviews of films being released this week (or films that have been recently released). Written by Roger Moore of the Orlando Sentinel, these reviews will focus on how family-friendly each film is, … Continue reading

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My own personal Mt. Vesuvius

***WARNING: THIS IS A GRAPHIC POST ABOUT VOMIT.  DO NOT PROCEED FORWARD IF YOU HAVE A WEAK STOMACH.  YOU’VE BEEN WARNED – LOVE, COURTNEY Three years.  That was the last time, the stomach flu reared it’s ugly head in my … Continue reading

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York County Valentine’s memories recorded

  Last week, York County callers recorded short messages about their favorite Valentine’s memories on our Smart Google Voice inbox. Like many good love stories, some were full of joy and engagement while others expressed a day of unpredictable events. … Continue reading

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Enjoy winter: Nix cabin fever with a scavenger hunt

Forget about the snow predicted for today — head outside for Cabin Fever Hike II, a winter scavenger hunt at Rocky Ridge Park. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Pheasant Pavilion near the Hidden Laurel Parking Area. Park volunteer Jeff … Continue reading

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