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It gave a new meaning to being “outstanding in your field.” My son-in-law called to invite us to help put up some of his neighbor’s fresh corn.

In July 1965, the Lima News, which had just completed a two-story addition to its plant in the 100 block of East High Street, devoted three pages in a Sunday edition to explain the newspaper’s operation for the benefit of subscribers, and to do a little bragging with statistics about its dominance in the region for the benefit of advertisers.

I didn’t expect to have teenagers this soon – so I am going to blame my unpreparedness on that. Although I truly do not think that one can ever fully be prepared for the teenage years (or even the late preteen years leading up to it). Regardless, God thankfully blessed me with my bonus girl who gets to be the guinea pig for all things teenage related for our girls.

A lot of us have been waiting for this one, right? “The Gilded Age,” “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes’ soapy but delightful drama set in 1880s New York, returns for a second season on Max (formerly HBO Max) on Oct. 29. The new season will feature consternation over a box at the Academy of Music (if you know this show, you know that this plotline involves Carrie Coon’s wonderfully scheming Bertha), some secrets unveiled, and many, many hats, as this photo indicates. I love how every hat at this gathering looks ready to take wing and fly away from its wearer.

Your partner has popped the big question — now you are engaged. And with that answer and commitment comes hundreds of other questions and commitments to make your upcoming wedding day one to remember.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have snow-white hair and my eyebrows are white also. I cannot find a good eyebrow pencil or brush that isn’t too dark for my very light complexion and white hair. Do you have any ideas what I might be able to use?

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Kim Wesson likes to say alpacas found her.

For better or worse, dessert is a dish that leaves a lasting impression. If it’s phenomenal, you leave the table feeling incredibly happy and satisfied. If it’s terrible, it can ruin what until then was a pleasant evening.

They’ve left this mortal coil but their bylines live on.

I was baffled when doctors told me I was well enough to go home.