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Saturday May 18, 2013 My Uncle Rene Picard always told me "Son, if you see something for free, take it.   Full Story

Saturday May 18, 2013 The housing market has been in the doldrums so long that most of us believe that when we are ready to buy a new home there will be plenty of deals out there.   Full Story

Friday May 17, 2013 Like most gardeners, I rejoice in spring.   Full Story

Wednesday May 15, 2013 When I was younger, I was all about a little violent conflict resolution.   Full Story

Tuesday May 14, 2013 Readers of this column may be aware that I’ve been critical of some of our foam-plastic insulation materials.   Full Story

Monday May 13, 2013 As a parent of two grown sons and grandparent of a five-year-old granddaughter, I give a lot of thought this time of year to the roots and wings that we give our children.   Full Story

Saturday May 11, 2013 Writer’s note: Dedicated to my mom.   Full Story

Saturday May 11, 2013 "Hurry, Mom, we have to get to Art Night!   Full Story

Friday May 10, 2013 After a few hot spring days many of us are more than ready to plant vegetables in the garden.   Full Story

Wednesday May 8, 2013 So Sunday is Mother’s Day.   Full Story

Tuesday May 7, 2013 Wait a second. Spring has barely sprung, and you’re saying we need to start thinking about energy audits already?   Full Story

Monday May 6, 2013 Because I spend a lot of time looking in the rear view mirror, I saw the car coming fast.   Full Story

Saturday May 4, 2013 My New Year’s resolution in 2008 was to make the acquaintance of a beaver family, and is perhaps the only resolution I have managed to fulfill.   Full Story

Saturday May 4, 2013 We go through cycles at my house .   Full Story

Friday May 3, 2013 It’s time for a little lawn care.   Full Story