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You thought I’d never get there. When I returned from Antarctica, the most frequent question asked by friends was, “How were the penguins?” This notwithstanding the skeptic who demanded, “Didn’t you get tired of penguins?” Watching penguins is like people watching. They’re basically short people in fancy tuxedos with very good posture. From their antics, …

Karen Telleen-Lawton: Antarctica 4: Penguins! † Homes & Lifestyle Read More »

Recently, I had the pleasure to kindle a very special relationship. It actually started nearly five years ago on the municipal golf course in my hometown. I’ve always been intrigued by the special relationship between professional golfers and their caddies. Caddies are so much more than the person who simply carries a golf bag from …

Jim Langley: The Special Golfer/Caddy Relationship | Homes & Lifestyle Read More »

(Guy Parsons cartoon / caglecartoons.com) wow! Will this really be my 19th Father’s Day as a father? My biggest regret is that I’ve had to learn so much the hard way. To make life easier for other fathers and prospective fathers, I’m sharing reader-submitted pearls of wisdom: Resign yourself to the fact that the mother …

Danny Tyree: Craving Some Fatherhood Advice? † Homes & Lifestyle Read More »

Posted on June 10, 2022 † 12:30 pm Source: Jordan Killebrew for National Association for Advancement of Colored People Santa Barbara County will celebrate Juneteenth, Saturday, June 18 through Monday, June 20, in observance of the federal holiday. Following is a list of events happening throughout the county » Lompoc — Saturday, June 18, 11 …

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