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Nitrates in food trigger migraines

Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column every day in the Oregonian. Concerning the use of molasses in oatmeal or other foods, we found that the nitrates in it can be a migraine trigger to susceptible individuals. I made Boston Brown Bread, which we thought was very healthy (all whole grains, ...

Kindness taken for granted

Dear Annie: I have recently gone through a friend breakup with a friend we will call "Elizabeth." When I first met Elizabeth, she was pregnant with her first child. After about a year, we became very close friends, and she had a second child. After the second child was born, I offered to go to ...

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Blessed Hope Baptist plans Vacation Bible School ESCANABA — "Running With Jesus" is the theme for Vacation Bible School at Blessed Hope Baptist Church July 21-25 from 6:30-8 p.m. for boys and girls ages 5-12. It will be an exciting time of Bible lessons, music, crafts, and snacks. There ...

Briefs for Thursday, July 3, 2025

Blessed Hope Baptist plans Vacation Bible School ESCANABA — "Running With Jesus" is the theme for Vacation Bible School at Blessed Hope Baptist Church July 21-25 from 6:30-8 p.m. for boys and girls ages 5-12. It will be an exciting time of Bible lessons, music, crafts, and snacks. There ...

Campground etiquette erodes as newcomers overlook unwritten rules

More than 81 million Americans spent some vacation time camping last year, according to a recent survey from The Dyrt. In fact, since the COVID lockdowns, 25 million people have tried outdoor lodgings for the first time, the campsite booking and accessibility app notes. Unfortunately, it seems ...

The mirror effect: how parental actions are reflected in children

In my previous article in April entitled “When Parents Fail to Lead,” I discussed parents establishing and enforcing boundaries. This article’s primary focus will center on parental examples and their effect on children. A mirror reflects an image of someone or something. So it goes ...