Why don’t plants get sunburns?
Susie Salmon had heard that when someone was about to be murdered, their last words were either “please” or “don’t” or a combination of the two. Those were the only two words she could think of when her life was about to end by the hands of her neighbor, George.
My Florida friend, who was visiting last week, and I were patting ourselves on the back for raising such a fine trio of young ladies. Even at 15, her daughter and my daughters, who are 18 and 21, still get along and have much in common. I’ve seen fast friends with age differences such as our daughters’ lose interest in each other as the older one outgrows the younger one. Truthfully, though, I’m not sure how much it says about my own daughters’ maturity level as much as it does her daughter.
On newstands and delievered to your door this week is the latest edition of our monthly food page — In The Kitchen.
It was a tiny pork roast, which I made into bbq pulled pork. I specifically bought the package of four small roasts at Costco, because they are enough to feed four people dinner with leftovers for a couple days.
How many suns are in the universe? -Kristen, 8, Pullman, WA
Kids in their teens and early twenties have not fully learned skills of compromise and patience; at least not with those whom they’re close to. I hear all the time from my daughters how we should tolerate people’s differences in this day of too many identity options. But when it comes to their siblings, the rules don’t necessarily apply. We parents give our children sisters and brothers, so they can learn patience and kindness, or the best way to smack that sibling up side the head without mom catching them.
How is ice cream made? –Israel, 7
This column is not a diatribe on how women can’t do men’s work. I believe our young woman can do whatever they want to do. However, there are certain things in my marriage that I expect my husband to do and there are things he expects me to do.
…how to protect myself from a burglary.
What is the smallest insect on earth?
I admit, I’ve been slacking off this year and not been taking my morning walks. I don’t know why; I always feel better when I get exercise. One reason I don’t walk as much in the summer is because the sun is up earlier than I am. I can’t stand walking in the direct sunlight even if the heat of the day hasn’t begun, nor can I walk in the heat. So I’ve determined I just have to get up by six if I’m going to get a walk in. So far I’ve been doing pretty well.
repeating itself.
We have a small house and years ago enclosed the garage as a living space for my mother, so I could keep an eye on her after my father passed away. When my youngest started kindergarten a couple years later, my mother escaped back to the quiet sanctuary of her little mobile home in the woods (what retired person wants to live in the chaos of a family?). That extra space turned out to be a bonus room for us to spread out as our daughters grew and their interests expanded. It was my craft room, office and guest room for as long as they can remember.
How do lunar rovers work? -Pedro, 10
What is the deepest spot
Having my youngest daughter graduate has essentially made my life easier. I no longer feel responsible for any other schedule but my husband’s and my own, which frees up much of my mental time. But it’s wreaking havoc on my emotional stability.
The Ante Up Band will be performing tomorrow, Saturday, June 18 at Stockton’s in Maple Valley.
Hi, Dr. Universe! When I was eating breakfast today, I came up with this question. Why does crispy rice make a popping sound when I pour milk over it? It makes me curious as a cat! -Allison, 11, Pullman, WA
My youngest daughter and my adopted middle daughter graduated this last weekend. I threw them and all their friends a big party. The funny thing is the kids didn’t have their usual energy, even for the biggest celebration of their young lives. They all sat around in stunned silence, not believing graduation had actually happened and they were no longer welcome at school. The automated voice of the principal would never again call their parents because they missed a class.
