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He's got the world on his strings. He wears his heart on his sleeve. His favorite diversion? Life. And don't worry. He can afford the toys. James Scott Connors of...

The trouble with friendly, good-natured competition in the Olympic Games is the danger that it could kindle global war. No Olympic circus ever is complete without an international crisis, and...

As surely as a tightly wound yo-yo will climb back up a string, the simple toy that may recall simpler times is on the rebound. Not since its heyday in...

Choosing a shade tree is one of a gardener's most important decisions. No plant will make a greater or more permanent impact on a garden, or your home's landscaping in...

Miracle plants! Never cut another blade of grass! Relax in the shade all summer long! Don't lift another finger and still have a beautiful yard that will be the envy...

Zoysia, bermuda, rye, fescue? The choices for a new lawn can be confusing, and, assuming you live in the temperate zones where each grows well, the choice may be as...

A wooded lot often is sought by those who want to enjoy the delights of nature without leaving home. But beware of the builder interested only in constructing the dwelling...

Mother Nature is quite an artist. Her canvas is the great outdoors, a work that, regardless of season, would be difficult for any human artist to duplicate the way she...

Few things are more frustrating than trying to sell a house in a slow market. Month after month after month with no offers. Your life is on hold. What can...

Few things are more frustrating than trying to sell a house in a slow market. Month after month after month with no offers. Your life is on hold. What can...