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When temperatures cool and rains come in the fall, many flowers respond with bigger and more intensely colored blooms. Full story »

"Don't hug me when you drop me off at school today, OK?" Satchel asks me one morning. Full story »

There's nothing like watching a team of trained dogs jump hurdles, snatch up balls and run back and forth in a relay, especially when you're holding on to your own untrained dog straining at the end of a leash. Full story »

They call themselves "size-friendly" environments. They are nightclubs and late-night hangouts where size 2s are welcome, but size 20s are preferred. Although I don't know of any in the Memphis-area, these "chubby chaser" clubs have been part of the East and West Coast party scenes for years. Full story »

Shoes from the set of the movie "Hannah Montana" and hats from the personal collection of Louise Patterson will be among items auctioned or sold this week at the Upscale Garage Sale and the Vogue & Vintage Reception and Silent Auction to benefit Dress for Success Memphis. Full story »

Cast and crew of "N-Secure," a movie produced and co-written by Memphian Julius Lewis and being filmed in Memphis, gathered for a party Sept. 29 at Itta Bena restaurant. Guests included Tempestt Bledsoe, who played Vanessa Huxtable on "The Cosby Show;" Essence Atkins, a regular on UPN's "Half and Half"; and Denise Boutte, who was in "Why Did I Get Married?" Full story »

Most of us know that including more fish in our diets is generally a good thing. It's a lean source of quality protein, and many species are a good source of particular omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial to us. Full story »

For as long as people have grown crops, birds have enjoyed free lunches of rice, wheat and other grains in the fields. Full story »

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My kids get an earful every morning. Full story »

The Blues Ball celebrated its 15th anniversary with fireworks, dynamic music and Memphis music legends. "Hallelujah Homecoming" was the theme of this year's bash, which featured music by artists that included Jerry Lee Lewis and Al Kapone on seven stages -- indoors and out -- a silent auction, a catered dinner and food stations from Memphis restaurants. Full story »

If you want your baby's daddy to marry you, here's hoping the two of you have a son. That's because when a child is conceived out of wedlock, a father is more likely to marry the mother if the child is a boy. Full story »

Let's face it. Recent events surrounding our economy have put a knot in most of our stomachs. If you don't see how the failure of significant segments of our economy is injecting great stress into our lives, you're just not paying attention or you're one brick short of a load. Full story »

If I close my eyes, I can still remember nearly everything about that magical late-summer evening. Full story »

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