ISLAMORADA, Fla. — When a childhood friend, Ryan Rutledge, called me last fall, he had a request that just about took my breath away.
Dear Amy: I just found out (from reading an exchange of text messages) that my husband of 40 years has reconnected with an old girlfriend.
While every season of the year shares its beauty, summer affords special opportunities to enjoy the wonders of nature.
PHILADELPHIA — The joy of the plants that sprout from a patch of South Philadelphia earth is not merely that they remind people of home — they…
Heat waves shimmied in rhythm from the basalt lip of rock. It was hot, I was bone tired and — with 21 miles behind me — I had eight more to go.
If your birthday is today: Look at the possibilities, then set your plan in motion. Refuse to let others get in your way. Concentrate on what …
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During a year that saw cancellations of live events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a handful of organizers made the decision to pivot to digita…
Dear Amy: After we divorced (decades ago), at some point my ex-husband told me that he was the father of another boy (he and I have two sons).
The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra has named Craig Mason as conductor of its Youth Wind Ensemble.
It’s hard to believe, but in 2020, Americans ate 5.26 billion pounds of turkey — around 16 pounds per person. If the myth about tryptophan in …
The long-hyped sequel to “Space Jam” disappoints with a hollow sense of heart and soul. Rather, the sequel is more concerned about convincing …
NEW YORK — For a broadcast journalist, they are the moments that MSNBC’s Brian Williams says you can almost feel people watching you.
NEW YORK — The Big Apple is set to be turned Upside Down.
If your birthday is today: Analyze situations and find the best way to stabilize your life. Look for opportunities to work in conjunction with…
The 68th annual Dubuque County Fair opens Tuesday. Since it began in 1954, scores of musicians have performed on the fair stage. Dozens have a…
Dear Amy: My 31-year-old daughter is “happy with her size.” She doesn’t seem to mind that she’s nearly 300 pounds at 5-foot 5-inches tall — un…
As Wolverine, actor Hugh Jackman made the contours of his muscles, veins and bones pop out by intentionally becoming super-dehydrated for 36 h…
If your birthday is today: You are in a better position than you realize. Use your imagination to come up with a plan that will help you expan…
A half-dozen Mason jars line the top shelf of Toni Dash’s pantry.
Dear Amy: Recently, a couple with whom my husband and I were casual friends some years ago moved to our city.
Extraordinary athletes know the extraordinary power of physical activity to reshape your mind and the mind’s power to transform your body. Shi…
Savor a taste of France with this tangy, creamy chicken dish.
Fresh tuna is coated with a sweet and spicy sauce for this quick summer supper.
BALTIMORE — Chad Wells made a name for himself at Baltimore’s Alewife and later went on to appear on various Food Network shows.
If your birthday is today: Do your research and put everything in its place before you move into high gear. Feeling ready will be critical whe…
CANNES, France — Val Kilmer was in movies he wasn’t in.
Dear Amy: My husband and I have spent several of the past few summers visiting (his) longtime family friends at their vacation home. They are …
For its 2018 goal-setting session, the Dubuque City Council recognized an increase in pet friendliness within the community as a priority.
Victor Lustig was a true con man, offering fake shares in fake businesses (Al Capone fell for it), counterfeiting money and even selling the E…
The University of Dubuque Heritage Center will host a volunteer usher open house and orientation at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in John and Al…
