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Homegrown: Fall watering

How late in the fall should I continue to water my lawn, and should I fertilize it now? Thank you. Both good questions! As fall comes on and the weather starts to cool, you want to start ...

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FD: Wine Column November 25, 2009

The turkey is stuffed and ready, set to go into the oven around midnight for that long, slow cook to perfection. Will you be ready with the wine when the bird hits the table? To help ease the ...

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Offense hurting Broncos’ chances

The Denver Broncos are struggling. I know that. You know that. Everybody remotely in touch with National Football League goings-on knows that. It’s interesting to listen to the talking ...

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Time to give thanks for good deeds

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m writing today about generosity and the kindness of the human spirit. I feel it’s important to pay tribute to those who make a concerted effort to ...

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Broncos won’t be able to slow San Diego

My fantasy football team, Mr. J’s Junk, has been in first place throughout the season. My fantasy basketball team: same name, same spot on top. The Colorado Avs have held onto the top ...

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Twitter: a waste of cyberspace

Today we’ll start off with a warm and friendly message to all you nice folks out there who — without any sort of compensation or personal benefit — are kind enough to ...

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Show removes wraps to spotlight area talent

What a fascinating week I’ve just had watching a quilt show come together at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts in Grand Junction. “Quilts Unwrapped 2009” opened Friday ...

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Icehouse foundations reminders of prerefrigeration days

I have long been intrigued by the four cement foundations in the railroad yard near the Fifth Street viaduct. As a child and young adult I can remember seeing the icehouses on those ...

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Up, up and away with great parenting

The only explanation I have for my fascination with the Fort Collins “balloon boy” saga is that it’s a relief to find a guy out there who’s a worse dad than I am. By ...

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How to do the least for the annual feast

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a day to watch football, share in the company of family, enjoy a magnificent feast, and just generally relax — unless, of course, you happen to be a female, in ...

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