Trying to fight the diabetes belly fat
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Throughout much of my life, I’ve been able to eat the amount of food I’ve wanted and not gain…
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When life gives you blueberries, make poppyseed bread
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The holidays can be a fun time, getting together with family and falling asleep on the couch after the……
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Fake Thanksgiving shopping highlights economics
Perhaps it’s worth saving a bunch of money on a turkey. Perhaps it isn’t. Depends if you have another store you want to support…….
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On being grateful for caffeinated popcorn
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now A bag of unpopped popcorn lies on my counter near the Mr. Coffee machine, a virtual morgue before it……
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Where is the cool air this fall?
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Looking back on fall and Halloween season, which is my favorite time of year, I recall many fun times…….
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It helps to edit sometimes
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Sometimes when I interview someone, the people can inspire me, whether it’s to keep on quilting, do some crafts……
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Surprising results from my DNA test
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now When I was younger, I wasn’t really ever interested in my ancestors, but now that I’m older, I find……
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Sunday trip sparks childhood memories
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now On Sunday, my boyfriend and I took a driving trip to the town he grew up in—Pilsen, Kan. He……
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Too much salt and not enough soap
By Adam Strunk, Newton Now Out of the gas necessary to fuel my lawnmower and attack the jungle of a yard that has grown……
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Of a bloody Santa, Sangre de Cristo Mountains
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now I love the mountains and I love Kansas. Sometimes, it’s just nice to get away from Kansas, though, and……
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