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Almanac still going strong after two centuries

Did you know that quasquibicentennial means 225? Me neither, but this year’s “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” celebrated its quasquibicentennial anniversary, and the quirky book that’s ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Sunday, August 21, 2016 3:00 am

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Facebook popularity doesn’t guarantee win

Donald Trump and some of his supporters have laid the groundwork to declare the November elections illegitimate if he loses. He’s said the election is ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, August 13, 2016 9:26 pm

Columns

No gymnastics at the Horton house

The Hortons are boycotters. If we don’t like a company, product, person, organization, etc. we add it to the list. Currently, that boycott list includes ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, August 6, 2016 10:56 pm

Columns

What happened to grocery store tomatoes?

Tomatoes. Who doesn’t love them? I could eat a garden-fresh tomato a day. I could bite into them the way most people eat apples. Tomato ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, July 30, 2016 9:47 pm

Columns

Trump’s policies run counter to GOP’s past positions

Check yes or no. Do you support our values and love our people? Do you endorse violence, hatred or oppression? Has your home country been ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, July 23, 2016 8:39 pm

Columns

A little crabgrass goes a long way

“Looks like you’ve got crabgrass,” my brother-in-law said to me while visiting a couple months ago.  He was pointing to a small spot in our ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, July 16, 2016 9:51 pm

Columns

A little danger is good for kids

In the neighborhood I grew up in, the Fourth of July meant one thing — fireworks wars. We did our best to reenact the great ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, July 2, 2016 9:09 pm

Columns

So long old friend

How do you say goodbye to an old friend? How do you tell your children that someone who’s been in their lives since the day ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:56 pm

Columns

Time with children is what really matters

At what point does a father quit trying to take care of his children? Once they’re adults and have moved out of his house? Once ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, June 18, 2016 10:45 pm

Columns

Protecting children is everyone’s business

This column originally published in 2013. I’ve written before about my experiences with child abuse as a Children’s Protective Services caseworker, so I’ll spare you ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, June 4, 2016 8:37 pm

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