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Awards shows are now like junior league soccer, but Oscars still rule

With so many award shows now, it’s hard to keep track; but if you’re going to watch one, watch the Academy Awards, JP Devine writes.

What kind of country rewards people who don’t work and punishes those who save, wonders Liz Soares.

A missed call on the court offers a good life lesson for young athletes, Evan Crawley writes.

Mardi Gras, the Super Bowl and a snowstorm made for a great getaway, Amy Calder writes.

The Democrats’ ‘new shiny object’ sounds a lot like another guy from eight decades ago, JP Devine writes.

Raccoons, skunks, deer and a weasel — all part of life for the Backyard Naturalist.

Even a columnist has to take a back seat sometimes, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t listening, Amy Calder writes.

Christie as Ralph Kramden? Trump as the Wizard of Oz? What a show, JP Devine writes.

Liz Soares ponders how smartphones and GPS may be able to give us travel directions and reminders, but at what cost?

by Sarah Lane January 31, 2016

Liz Soares