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Enjoy Summer Outside: Safe and Effective Ways to Stop Mosquitoes And Their Bites
Summer brings longer days, warm evenings, and the unwelcome arrival of mosquitoes. Beyond causing relentless itching, these pests can carry diseases like West Nile virus. While severe infection from West Nile is rare and typically results in mild flu-like symptoms at worst, keeping mosquitoes away is vital for both comfort and health. Protecting yourself requires a dual approach: shielding your skin outdoors and making your yard entirely inhospitable to breeding.
MINNESOTA INCIDENT --SOMETIMES IT'S ABOUT PERSPECTIVE
We have all seen the same footage, from several cameras, of the incident in Minnesota where a federal law enforcement officer shot and killed a woman who was accused of hitting him with her car. Yet opinion, for whatever an opinion is worth, is sharply divided. Some believe the shooting was just while others are demanding that the officer be charged with a crime, up to and including, murder. In this case, perspective is not necessarily about the observable evidence.
New Year Brings Challenge,Opportunity for Growth
The savvy, creative experts in the advertising industry understand the impact of key words in getting consumers’ attention. Can you guess their favorite word most often used in advertising campaigns? It’s not sale, or clearance. It’s the little word new. What a powerful word! We like the sound of something new. We feel a sense of hope and opportunity, especially when the concept applies to a new year. We like the freshness that comes with taking down last year’s calendar and putting up a new calendar.
Ask Margar-etiquette about New Year, New Me?
Dear Margar-etiquette, As the new year begins, I feel pressure to reset everything—habits, relationships, routines, even my outlook. Is there an etiquette-friendly way to start the year without turning it into a complete personal overhaul? Signed, Hopeful but Realistic Dear Hopeful but Realistic, The start of a new year comes wrapped in expectation. We’re encouraged to improve, upgrade, fix, and reinvent—often all by January 2.
The Sunday Garden – Hot Garden Trend for 2026 | The Citizen
The key word for gardening in 2026 is “Lemonading” – creating a serene sanctuary – an escape from this chaotic, stressful world! Home owners are looking for easy maintenance, sustainability and a place to enjoy peace and quiet. Patios and porches are becoming true “outdoor rooms,” with comfortable, weatherproof furniture, lots of pillows, and an abundance of container plantings to soften hardscapes. Simple water features provide the soothing sound of water.
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