Lifestyles Columns
Ford column - Rules to live by
Lifestyle | Thursday, March 25, 2010 3:19 AM |
We all know the basic rules of life.
Don't lie, cheat or steal. Don't drink and drive, don't stop taking an antibiotic before it's gone, don't grocery shop while hungry.
Don't go to bed angry, spit into the wind or eat yellow snow.
Practice makes ...Read More
County asks citizens to recycle, properly dispose of waste
Area | Tuesday, December 01, 2009 2:35 PM |
By Kathryn Jolly
Special to the Salisbury Post
The Rowan County Department of Environmental Management is responsible for operating the Rowan County Landfill, eight recycling/solid waste convenience centers, the Rowan County Recycling and Processin ...Read More
Good workout key to staying positive in tough times
Area | Tuesday, December 01, 2009 2:35 PM |
Q: I have been through a lot this past year and am trying to stay positive but it is very hard to do. My doctor says exercise can help with that but how do I get motivated to do anything?
A: These times are hard for most people. Many people have lo ...Read More
On the Town - Over the rainbow at the Harvest Moon Ball
Lifestyle | Thursday, April 29, 2010 3:20 AM |
Friday morning the halls of the Lutheran home were abuzz with activity: comb-outs, makeup, manicures, dresses being delivered to resident rooms, last-minute alterations on a tux!
It was all in preparation for the fourth annual Harvest Moon Ball Oc ...Read More
Scarvey column: Being a nanny was a perfect test run for parenting
Lifestyle | Thursday, April 29, 2010 3:20 AM |
We all have experiences in our lives that open us to possibilities.
For me, spending a semester studying in Venice, followed by a summer there as a nanny, was life-changing. Sure, there was Italian art, history and language to broaden my mind, but t ...Read More
Avoid working out when you're sick - flu or no flu
Health | Friday, April 30, 2010 3:19 AM |
Q: With all the H1N1 flu going around, is it OK to work out when you are not feeling 100 percent?
A: Great question with all the flu this season, especially H1N1. We'd better be safe than sorry.
My staff and I and other YMCA members would rather yo ...Read More
Kimball column - Fond memories of summer school on the farm
Lifestyle | Thursday, May 06, 2010 3:20 AM |
I grew up in the 1940s on a farm in rural Randolph County with three brothers and a sister.Our thirst for fun and adventure and our natural creativity was realized in the out-of-doors, which imprinted rich lasting memories. Although we were on summer ...Read More
Ford column - Help Maya find a match
Lifestyle | Thursday, May 06, 2010 3:20 AM |
My thoughts are with Maya these days. Maya Chamberlin is a beautiful, smart 4-year-old from California I've never met. But she's on my mind.
She's the daughter of a childhood friend. From Sam's photos and stories, I know that Maya is a singer. A danc ...Read More
Laura Snyder column: Recycling judge
Lifestyle | Thursday, May 13, 2010 3:20 AM |
Recycling has become a hot topic of late. Many people believe that we are using our planet's resources faster than it can replenish them. The obvious answer is to reuse those resources over and over.
It seems like common sense, but is amazing how m ...Read More
HAT helps at higher elevations
Health | Friday, May 14, 2010 3:19 AM |
Q: How can I prepare myself for high altitude activities?
A: High Altitude Training (HAT) is to get your body ready to perform at levels, whether it is competitive or recreational, with less oxygen (O2) in your blood and muscles.
First I want you t ...Read More
Dog turns prophetic
Lifestyle | Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:19 AM |
Derek and Laura were pretty sure they couldn't have kids.
They threw one of the best weddings of 2008. An afternoon of crazy games culminated in a cross-dressing relay that pitted Derek in a wedding dress against Laura in a tuxedo, racing on huge tr ...Read More
Scarvey column: Driving through the fog
Lifestyle | Thursday, May 27, 2010 3:20 AM |
As I write this, it's the day before Thanksgiving. My parents are on their way to Salisbury to join us for the holiday. While the rest of my family is probably bustling around at Harris Teeter, arguing about whether one bag of marshmallows is enough ...Read More
Ford column: Learning how to play with your baby
Lifestyle | Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:20 AM |
Playing with your baby can be one of the sweetest joys of parenthood.
But cavorting on the carpet and frolicking in the yard with an infant or toddler does not come naturally to everyone.
If you're pregnant with your first child and have little ex ...Read More
Hall column: Barbie and me
Lifestyle | Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:20 AM |
by Sarah Hall
shall@salisburypost.com
Barbie and I have something in common. It isn't a dream house or perfect hair and definitely not the implausible top-heavy figure. We both turned 50 during the exact same week in March of this year, so my arrival ...Read More
shall@salisburypost.com
Barbie and I have something in common. It isn't a dream house or perfect hair and definitely not the implausible top-heavy figure. We both turned 50 during the exact same week in March of this year, so my arrival ...Read More
Ester Marsh: Triathlon tips
Health | Friday, June 04, 2010 3:19 AM |
By Ester Marsh
for the Salisbury Post
Q: I have heard you talking about a triathlon held at the Y in 2010. I am very interested in doing a triathlon in 2010 can you tell me more about it? A: Yes. I am so excited! The Triathlon is called the Buck ...Read More
Q: I have heard you talking about a triathlon held at the Y in 2010. I am very interested in doing a triathlon in 2010 can you tell me more about it? A: Yes. I am so excited! The Triathlon is called the Buck ...Read More
Santa Squid and the Mafia Unicorn
Lifestyle | Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:20 AM |
Editor's note: This column is a re-working of an old favorite from 2003. For the second year in a row, we have a tree that has what is euphemistically called "character." What it lacks in evergreen perfection, however, it makes up for in size and the ...Read More
Training guide for beginning runners
Health | Friday, June 11, 2010 3:20 AM |
By Ester Marsh
For the Salisbury Post
Q: I am interested in running a 5K and hopefully do your triathlon at the Y in April. How can I start a running program if I have never run before? A: This is so exciting! Last week's column has really brough ...Read More
Q: I am interested in running a 5K and hopefully do your triathlon at the Y in April. How can I start a running program if I have never run before? A: This is so exciting! Last week's column has really brough ...Read More
Ford column: Crying with Santa
Lifestyle | Thursday, June 17, 2010 3:20 AM |
While rushing through the mall last week, I paused to observe a classic holiday scene that warmed my heart.
Two precious children dressed in matching outfits were sitting on Santa's lap. He was a good Santa, and fanciful props like oversized candy ca ...Read More
Heidi Thurston column: She made them mittens
Lifestyle | Thursday, June 17, 2010 3:20 AM |
They all loved her. From time to time they still talk about her and the things she did in years past.
There was, for instance, the time when their first child was born and she stayed over, did the cooking and the cleaning, and even took over a coup ...Read More
Gardeners should make resolutions, too
Lifestyle | Tuesday, June 29, 2010 3:19 AM |
Have you made your New Year's resolutions?
The annual gesture of self-improvement and moderation often fails quickly with the new year. Below are some resolutions that will improve the horticultural skills for home gardeners in Rowan County.
Have ...Read More
Ford column-An arrival and a parting
Lifestyle | Thursday, July 01, 2010 3:20 AM |
They say the best gifts come in the smallest packages.
This adage proved true once again last month when my niece arrived two weeks early, weighing just 5 pounds 13 ounces. The perfect present in a very small package.
I had talked to my youngest si ...Read More
How to get rid of 'ridge' after C-section
Health | Friday, July 02, 2010 3:19 AM |
By Ester Marsh
For the Salisbury Post
Q: I have had C-sections. I work out, but I can't get the ridge right above my cut to go away. What can I do for that? A: I had a C-section with my first child, Frankie, in 1992. At my 6 weeks' checkup, I aske ...Read More
Q: I have had C-sections. I work out, but I can't get the ridge right above my cut to go away. What can I do for that? A: I had a C-section with my first child, Frankie, in 1992. At my 6 weeks' checkup, I aske ...Read More
Ford column- Down from holiday high
Lifestyle | Wednesday, July 14, 2010 3:20 AM |
By Emily Ford
January, you are such a downer. After all the planning, thought and preparation that goes into the holidays, after the gratefulness of Thanksgiving and the joy of Christmas and the exhilaration of New Year's Eve, I always feel a little ...Read More
January, you are such a downer. After all the planning, thought and preparation that goes into the holidays, after the gratefulness of Thanksgiving and the joy of Christmas and the exhilaration of New Year's Eve, I always feel a little ...Read More
Williams column - Capitol Theater
Lifestyle | Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:00 AM |
Salisbury's Capitol Theater was located on West Innes Street, not far from the old Salisbury Post building. Disney and Disney-style movies were featured at the Center Theater on South Main Street, but I saw epics such "Bridge on the River Kwai," "Law ...Read More
Stayin' Alive--fun and survival with mnemonics
Lifestyle | Wednesday, July 21, 2010 3:20 AM |
Recently, some talk in the newsroom about a man who'd gone into cardiac arrest in a public place made me wonder if I'd be equipped to help in such a crisis. Like many people, I've taken a CPR class, but that was years ago.
I'd like to update my tra ...Read More
Ford column: Learning to surrender
Lifestyle | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 3:19 AM |
Surrendering to your baby isn't easy, but my youngest sister already has it figured out.
It took me three kids to finally understand that it's useless to fight the 6-pound behemoth that has taken over your life, your home, your wardrobe. That for the ...Read More
Mack Williams: Memories of snowmen
Lifestyle | Thursday, August 05, 2010 3:18 AM |
The magnitude of our recent snows has now reached the extent that they remind me of snows in the 1950s and early 1960s when I was growing up on Old Concord Road.
And they herald the return of an old friend, the snowman.
In recent years, there are ...Read More
Ford column: The trends of Alberta
Lifestyle | Wednesday, August 11, 2010 3:18 AM |
If you want to feel inspired and creative, or perhaps tragically unhip, spend some time on Alberta Street in Portland, Ore.
I ventured to this 20-block expanse of funky coffee houses, vegetarian restaurants and chic boutiques every day for a week whi ...Read More
Secrets of the Guy Code
Lifestyle | Wednesday, August 11, 2010 3:18 AM |
Being a guy isn't easy. Sure there's the freedom to scratch yourself in public or belch the alphabet at the dinner table (naturally, pausing to laugh when you get to the letter "p"), but it isn't all swear words and noogies.
No sir, sometimes being a ...Read More
McCanless column: I'm with Punxatawney Phil
Lifestyle | Wednesday, August 11, 2010 3:18 AM |
I don't know about you, but, I think Punxatawney Phil had the right idea: crawl back in a hole and hibernate some more!
This has been a particularly brutal winter for us, and most everyone I talk to is thoroughly fed up with this weather. Enough alre ...Read More
Snow stess
Lifestyle | Wednesday, August 11, 2010 3:18 AM |
By Michael A. Fuoco
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
An early-morning glance through the window, a sinking feeling in the stomach.
No, no, no, not again! Really? More snow?Again with the cumbersome boots, the bulky coat, the sigh of resignation. Again with th ...Read More
Laura on Life column: Dancing with dad
Lifestyle | Wednesday, August 18, 2010 3:19 AM |
Out of five children, I was blessed with only one daughter. As much as I love and cherish all my sons, I don't think they received a single gene from me except maybe their color-blindness. However, that one wasn't really my fault.
On the other hand ...Read More
Love isn't blind, but it sure can be stupid
Lifestyle | Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:20 AM |
By Rod Kerr
For The Salisbury PostEllie grew up in a home where her mother died and her father subsequently remarried. During her teenage years, her father was tragically killed, leaving her in the home with a stepmother who favored her own children, ...Read More
Ford column: Electronic anniversary
Lifestyle | Wednesday, August 25, 2010 3:20 AM |
Faced with our parents' impending 40th wedding anniversary, my sisters and I had a problem.
Several problems.
Mom and Dad live in South Dakota. My sisters live in Oregon, and of course, I'm here.
We live just about as far away from each other as p ...Read More
Out-of-towners reignite memories
Lifestyle | Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:19 AM |
One day, at my present work, when I was closing up the natural history museum that is housed in the old Danville train station, I noticed some men with cameras standing at the tracks seeming to be waiting for something. When I asked them, they said t ...Read More
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