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What I Really Know About Healthy Eating: Papa’s Request

My grandfather was never short of appetite. A good Southern wife, my grandmother was happy to indulge him: fried chicken, beans with ham hocks, corn bread. Several heart attacks later, he had multi-bypass surgery at age 75. More>>

What I Really Know: Tough Choices

Both Mothers

After Mom passed away, I began to wonder about my heritage. My adoption certificate had my given last name on it, and where my adoption was finalized. More>>

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Super Bowl Ads Recall Bygone Days

Nostalgic spots were filled with paeans to the past during Super Bowl XLIV.
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‘Grease’ Is Still the Word

The latest incarnation of “Grease,” a touring version of the 2007-09 Broadway revival, will hand-jive across the country, featuring “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks. More>>

What I Really Know: Healthy Eating

Adventures in Foodland

My knowledge about good food is from my childhood. Today, this is called healthy eating. More>>

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