I have a problem. And if the first step is admitting it, here goes: I'm a snooze abuser. If there's a snooze to use, I'll do it. Again and again. more

There was a time, after prohibition ended in the United States on December 5, 1933, that buying a wine became a daunting challenge. more

Change is the constant. Rather than teaching a unit on seasons at preschool, we like to weave discussions about seasons and change into our ever-growing tapestry of life and learning. We play and learn outdoors for most of the day, at least when weather allows, so we are naturally observing change. more

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Editor's note: Reflections is contributed by area churches each week on a rotating schedule. The Star-Journal does not offer endorsements for any election question or race. The opinion offered below strictly belongs to the writer, Harvest Church Senior Pastor Shawn Benson.   more

Would you like to learn all about pinot noir wines? I recently sampled some pinot noir wines which were not only interesting but also very informative. more

One of my favorite things to do is to watch team sports. I love seeing teammates in action working towards a common goal, particularly when there is good chemistry and the team members encourage one another. more

After suffering through several years of intense heat and a crippling drought, the Australian wine industry has not only recovered, but has also learned a great deal about growing grapes and making wine even when growing conditions are not optimum. more

The devastation of Hurricane Helene has reactivated a juicy conspiracy theory that has been floating in and out of the public consciousness for the past 30 years. more

One of the many reasons we love food, other than survival and taste, is the way it intertwines and defines the progression of our lives. So, can you capture your life in five foods? Let's find out. more

Through the months of summer and still into the late, lingering warmth of early fall, I have had the rhythm of harvesting in our community vegetable garden about every other day. more

Regardless of age or level of education, sometimes we think we know things only to find out we were wrong or knew only a fraction of the facts. That’s what happened last week when I discovered details about the human nose that blew my mind (and my nose). Since we’re at the beginning of cold and flu season, I’ll share a story that your nose knows, which perhaps you don’t. more

There is still a lot going on in the garden at this time of year. Many flowers are still blooming and the vegetable garden is still producing.  more

If you have not sampled wines from the Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal, you are missing some very excellent wines that sell for even better prices. more

Is it too early to be planning for Halloween? I don't think so. more

Scott Galloway, NYU marketing professor, gave a TED talk on the financial future of young adult U.S. citizens. At the beginning of the talk, and again at the end, he asked the question, “Do we love our children?”. more

"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2 more

You know that little voice in your head that says you’ll do a certain thing when you have “more time”? Perhaps you should tell that voice to be careful what they wish for. more

If you are anything like most wine lovers, you often head toward a label that you are familiar with, a label that looks interesting, a name that might intrigue you or one that your brother-in-law recommended. more

Spend the extra $25 on the already-exorbitant airplane ticket to sit in the exit row or the bulkhead on overseas flights. more