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Right at Home: The bandana gets some new twists in decor If ever a 22-inch square of cotton could tell stories, it would be the bandana.This simple piece of cloth has swabbed the sweat off the brows of sailors, farmers, miners, soldiers and factory workers for generations. by Kim Cook Associated Press Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Ask Angi: How should I open my pool for the summer? Nothing says summer fun like taking the cover off the pool and taking a cool dip. But before you start splashing around, you need to make sure your pool is safe, correctly prepared and ready to go. by Paul F. P. Pogue and Lisa Gauthier Mitchison Ask Angi (TNS) Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Plumber: Include timeless touches when designing a bathroom Q: Dear Ed: As a senior citizen, I ask can you please speak to homeowners, tradesmen and designers about ways to include accessible designs to every new bathroom? Too many homes we visit seem uncomfortable for us. by Ed Del Grande Tribune News Service Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Teachers struggle to care for class pets during pandemic COLUMBUS, Ohio — As teachers pivoted to online learning last school year, some faced a unique challenge: What would happen to their class pets?Central Ohio teachers scrambled to find surrogate homes for their turtles, bearded dragons and other class pets last spring and, in some cases, again over the summer. by Megan Henry The Columbus Dispatch (TNS) Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

After sad Mother’s Day last year, vaccines offer sweet reunions When Leland Stein heads to his 93-year-old mother’s senior living facility for Mother’s Day, he’ll have flowers in hand, a bottle of bubbly and a year’s worth of hugs. by Leanne Italie Associated Press Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Ask a Master Gardener: Summer squash planting season beginning May is the time to plant squash in Mid-Missouri. Most squash can be put into two categories: summer squash and winter squash. by Peter Sutter - For the News Tribune Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Best Mom: Mother-daughter bond remains strong through drug addiction Christine Schuessler doesn't think she did anything special.Her daughter, Becky Schuessler, says otherwise. by Molly Morris Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

From the Stacks: Historical nonfiction a must for Agatha Christie fans Agatha Christie has been one of my favorite authors since I learned to love mysteries way back in grade school. by Donna Loehner - For the News Tribune Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Celebrate a return to travel with these 7 must-see destinations At airports across the country, security checkpoints are newly abuzz. Car rentals are selling out. Gas prices are rising as road trips rev up. by Kerri Westenberg and Simon Peter Groebner Star Tribune (TNS) Published May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

On Display: Art is therapy for seasoned instructor Art is my life.If I'm not creating, I am encouraging others to create. Anyone can be an artist; all it takes is the will. by Janis Burgin, For the News Tribune Published May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

Add beauty, function to your garden with a path A path is a feature too often overlooked in a garden or landscape. Maybe it lacks functionality, or beauty, or it’s needed — but just not there. by Lee Reich Associated Press Published May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

A getaway for the books: Visit these sites inspired by Hemingway’s time in Michigan DETROIT — Before Ernest Hemingway shuffled to Paris, Florida and Cuba, he made memories in Michigan that never loosened their grip on his heart. by Slone Terranella Detroit Free Press (TNS) Published May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

Exploring the ice cream hues of summer 2021 Summertime is near, and with that, so are all the beautiful colors that accompany the season. Summer brings to mind cooling blue-green water, the soft moody lighting of a gentle evening sunset and the dewy fresh greens of a well-watered lawn. by Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service Published May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

Ask Angi: How can I improve my energy efficiency? The period following Earth Day is a great time to think about the impact our homes have on the environment. by Paul F. P. Pogue Ask Angi (TNS) Published May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

From the Stacks: Post-war story focuses on displaced persons Europe immediately after World War II was a chaos of destroyed cities and towns with some completely eradicated. by Kimberly Bolton, For the News Tribune Published May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

Ask a Master Gardner: Eggplant a beautiful garden addition There is one plant I always seem to put in the garden but do not use very often: eggplant.Every year, I put out a couple of plants thinking I am going to find a recipe I like and use them. by Peter Sutter, For the News Tribune Published May. 2 2021 @ 12:05am