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Toads Release Toxins That Harm Pets Sep. 21, 2023

Ask the Vet

Q: Mrs. Maisel, my small, 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, died soon after chewing a toad. She didn't swa... Read More

Seeking Messier's Goldmine Sep. 05, 2023

Stargazers

Week of Sept. 10-16, 2023 Back in the late 18th and early 19th centuries — long before anyone... Read More

Four Planets and a Moon Jul. 08, 2021

Stargazers

Week of July 11-17, 2021 Last week, I showed you how to spot the elusive planet Mercury, the nearest... Read More

Toads Release Toxins That Harm Pets Mar. 12, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: Mrs. Maisel, my small, 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, died soon after chewing a toad. She didn't swa... Read More

Cucumber Chemicals Aug. 14, 2019

A Greener View

Q: I haven't tried growing cucumbers recently because when I last grew them, they were bitter, and I... Read More

The Deep Meaning of Groundhog Day Jan. 31, 2019

Froma Harrop

Saturday is Groundhog Day. It is the day when many eyes will turn to Gobbler's Knob, a wooded hill a... Read More

Properly Build a Curb and Flash a Skylight Nov. 29, 2018

Here's How

Dear James: A friend gave me a small (not curb-mounted or self-flashing) skylight for free. What is ... Read More

That Pesky 'Oil Change Required' Light Feb. 24, 2018

Katiedid Langrock

"Just ignore that," the woman at the car rental place said. I looked at the light-up orange icon. Th... Read More

Time Travel Among the Stars Apr. 06, 2017

Stargazers

Week of April 9-15, 2017 It's been said that most of what we know about the universe comes to us in... Read More

More on Clearing the Air on an Important Medical Treatment Jan. 30, 2015

C Force

And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. — Genesis 1:3 Last week, I noted ho... Read More

Long Story Short

Aug. 26, 2014

Free Range

Aug. 19, 2014

The Barn

Jun. 18, 2014

Mickey Mouse

Apr. 28, 2014

Time to Get Up, Fattyhead Apr. 16, 2014

Wellnews

Sleeping in may feel great, but getting up early for a good dose of morning light — sun or art... Read More

Wizard of Id

Apr. 08, 2014

Archie

Mar. 22, 2014

Turning Off the Light Can Save a Bundle Mar. 19, 2014

Everyday Cheapskate

Just when I think I've heard every possible way to save time and money, I open my mail only to find ... Read More

How Does Jesus Give Light to Everyone? Mar. 10, 2014

Kids Talk About God

"Jesus gives light to everyone by letting you buy it from the grocery store," says Omar, 5. The Apos... Read More

Chuckle Bros

Jan. 13, 2014