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Legendary grandmother who committed life to hugging soldiers passes away

She was known simply as the “hug lady” and for a generation of soldiers deployed from Fort Hood to Iraq and Afghanistan, the diminutive grandmother was a steadying presence over the past 12 ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Why my ex-boyfriend and I still share a Netflix account

CLEVELAND - My ex-boyfriend and I broke up almost exactly two years ago, and we’ve spoken only a handful of times since. But I can tell you exactly what he’s watching on Netflix. (“Friday Ni...

DATE: Dec 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Love on lithium: What happened when I told my girlfriend that I have bipolar disorder

On the top bunk I woke early, thinking of weddings: the one where we met, the one I saw in our future. Thoughts raced to whether our kids would have her blue eyes, or my brown. But feeling i...

DATE: Dec 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Connecting with the uncooperative child

Q: I have an 8-year-old girl who loves to turn on the passive aggression when she doesn’t get what she wants. It usually occurs when we need to go somewhere, often walking to school with her...

DATE: Dec 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Why I'm happily spending Christmas alone

On Christmas Eve last year, I rushed home from my job waiting tables at a busy brunch restaurant in San Diego, grabbed the duffel bag I’d packed that morning and checked in with my roommate’...

DATE: Dec 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Escape from the slimy co-worker

Q: When I started at my job, a certain co-worker befriended me right away. Time has shown me she is two-faced, manipulative, slimy and I need to steer completely clear. How do I do this, rea...

DATE: Dec 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

7-year-old calls 911 because she fears her 'Elf on the Shelf' has lost its Christmas magic

Her mom was napping when the unthinkable happened. Izzy LaPeruta, 7, was playing with a ball inside her New Jersey living room, next to a Christmas tree wrapped in colorful lights...

DATE: Dec 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Why this Diwali-observing Hindu family also celebrates Christmas

The Christmas carols play in the background while my 9-year-old daughter and I decorate the tree. It’s propped up in a corner of our living room, the green limbs stretching their reach while...

DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

How to parent against rape culture (for one thing, start young)

In the news, we’ve recently been bombarded with outrageous examples of male dominance, sexual control and coercion, and the objectification of women in very public forums. For example, a fra...

DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Have yourself a merry, little ... wedding

NEW YORK – From red marzipan bows on the cake to holiday wreaths on tables, December brides and grooms have found many ways to incorporate Christmas into their weddings. December ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

14 ways to treat yourself: A solo gift guide

One of the best things about being single around the holidays is that you don’t have to spend time and money on the perfect gift for a significant other. Instead, you can drop that cash on y...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

The last words we sent each other

Do you remember the last text, email or voicemail you got from someone who’s no longer in your life? Maybe it’s from an ex, a former friend or a loved one who’s died. You might revisit those...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

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PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy HalfMark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffsDHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

DHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduationFLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

DHS girls soccer takes down Fruita Monument at DHS

PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCSSkyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis

Skyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis

Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2

Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on Saturday

Durango hosts track meet on Saturday

Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday