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Talk of the Town: Hats off to all graduates!
Good luck 2008 grads. Many of you are donning caps and gowns in the coming weeks, and we here at the Green Valley News are wishing you luck in real life! First rule in life: “No stealing bases at graduation!”

Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:02 PM MST

GV?Gardeners: Community garden a labor of love
Tomatoes, rows of sweet corn, onions, eggplant, cabbage, potatoes, sweet peppers, bush beans, pole beans, melons, zucchini, spinach, beets … do we have your attention yet?

Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:02 PM MST

The Single Life: Great expectations in a fast-paced world
Going from being married to becoming a single has made a profound difference in my expectations.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:02 PM MST

Editor's Notes: Gore’s defeat offers insight for McCain
During the 2000 election, I visited my home state of Tennessee frequently on vacation and looked for signs of excitement over the possibility of Vice President Al Gore Jr. becoming president of the United States.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:03 PM MST

Compassionate Conservatism: A little historical crime
Washington is now debating the design of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, to be built on four quiet acres among the cherry trees along the Tidal Basin. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts —the final arbiter of memorial aesthetics — recently judged a proposed, two-and-a-half-story granite sculpture of King too “confrontational,” comparing it to toppled statues of Lenin.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:03 PM MST

Annie’s Mailbox: Husband dropped the ball on 40th birthday celebration
Dear Annie: I will be 40 this year and really want to celebrate this milestone in my life.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:03 PM MST

A Laugh a Minute: The 8 simple rules for marrying my daughter
Having a teenage daughter is a bit like living in the middle of a zombie movie.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:03 PM MST

Previous Columns Headlines

November 17th, 2009
Green Thumb: With planning, enjoy citrus from your yardGreen Valley is not necessarily the easiest place to grow citrus. Knowing a few facts about our area and about citrus trees, however, can yield a tasty reward.
November 16th, 2009
Today in the Kitchen: The 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau is comingThe third Thursday of November marks the release of the first wines of the vintage year in France - Beaujolais Nouveau. The event has become a national obsession in France, with trucks ready at midnight to deliver to establishments in Paris and to shippers around the world.
Gardening: Cactus can provide that winter colorLast week, the topic was winter color from leafy plants and succulents. Cactus also can add a spark of brightness to the cool season, either by their flowers, skin, or spicy colored thorns.
Singletary: First-time homeowner credits became law Nov. 6It’s official, we have a new tax break for people who don’t need it, with money our government doesn’t have.
November 9th, 2009
Today in the Kitchn: Fall is a time for pears, pomegranates and persimmonsIt’s a little confusing in the market right now — we are seeing both summer and fall vegetables and fruit. The melons and basil sing of summer, but things like pears and pomegranates are definitely autumnal.
Genealogy: Sometimes a DNA test can pay offIn August, I shared about my venture into the world of DNA testing as an assist in genealogical problem-solving. I’m excited to report the findings have more than fulfilled my expectations.
Hidreth: The Unity of the Inner Man: digestion and assimilationThis whole series has been based upon the importance of the glandular mechanism of the body and the autonomic nervous system of the body. I hope to show that without a balanced glandular and internal nervous system we will die within hours, days, weeks, or maybe even a few short years.

 
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