As many ponder the possibility of hosting perhaps one or two family members for the holiday season, creating an inviting guest room may be top of...
You’ve probably heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Every photo you see and take, tells a story, and preserves memories that...
Pigs ina Poke is a series of paintings by Duane Hammond, an Alton humorist and artist. To contact Hammond or purchase a painting, visit...
In the United States, breast cancer accounts for the most new cancer cases in women. Only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths in women. One...
One night just before Christmas last year, my youngest daughter and I opted to walk the short distance home from dinner at my parents’ house...
By HENRY HOMEYERI love the holiday season: the lights, the carols, the cookies and more. It’s a good antidote to the news, and to the gray and...
Daniel Wilson has been a force in the kitchen for as long as he can remember. He’s especially good at crafting desserts, starting with the mini...
Cyrena-Marie Arnold, a New Hampshire meteorologist, recently published a children’s book called The Weather Story in order to teach kids the...