WASHINGTON — Shane Thompson knows the nightmare facing diabetics struggling to afford the insulin necessary to regulate their blood sugar. The Plano, Texas, engineer was first diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a college senior about 15 years ago.
It’s easy to dress up boneless, skinless chicken thighs with this nutty walnut crust. It keeps them juicy and adds a flavorful crunch. The recipe also works with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. While the chicken bakes in the oven, the rigatoni and broccoli cook together on the stove.
Good old mustard. One of my favorite condiments in the world; I have at least three different open jars at any given time.
From The Examiner during the week of April 3-8, 1972: “WOMEN CLEAN DIRTY DITCH” – Five irate mothers from the 300 block of Norwood were busy Thursday morning cleaning out a drainage ditch in the area which they say has deteriorated to the point of breeding rats, germs, and disease. Mrs.
The city of Independence sponsors a drop-off depot on the second Saturday of the month from April through October. The first this year is April 9, from 8 a.m.
Life is not an elevator. It is stairs all the way, and sometimes you go up a few and then back one or two. It’s one of the things we humans all have in common. You may think you can name people who are so happy they’re floating in the clouds, but, trust me here, even they get stuck in the rain every now and then. Here are some reasons why it’s OK when a little unhappiness darkens your day.
It’s been a whole year since that most amazing day. Next to the notable day I married my best friend, the birth of our biological children and the adoption of Hosanna and Jesse stand as the most special days of my life. Is it true that it’s been a whole year since the dream of adoption became a reality?
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Zoos across North America are moving their birds indoors and away from people and wildlife as they try to protect them from the highly contagious and potentially deadly avian influenza.
Friday is the deadline to register for two events – one with yoga, one about fishing – at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs. Discover Nature -- Nature RX Prairie Yoga is from 2:30 to 4 p.m., April 9 at the Burr Oak Woods nature center, 1401 N.W.
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