Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Breaching the rules - bare-legged women The other day I was dig ging through a box for one thing or the other, when I ran across a picture of my best pal, Karen, and me when we were in junior high and on the student council together. Oh, there we were in all of our dewy youthfulness, both scrubbed faced, freckled and greatly amused. She was always .way too skinny and I was never close to that but despite the difference in our pound age, we were friends and eventually blossomed into bosom buddies. It reminded me of all the years that we’ve spent being honest with each other. It takes a mighty close friend to say the things we’ve said to each other. “I know you don’t want to hear this,” she’ll begin then launch directly into what I don’t want to hear. “Why on earth did you ...” I’ll ask when I think she’s misjudged HICKS From page 4A Unclaimed time will be claimed by something or someone else. As a family, you need to claim time on the calendar, setting aside a family night, family meal or a breakfast on Saturday morning. If you use a day timer, block off time slots for date nights and other fam ily-supporting events. ■ Let your spouse know that you are thinking of him or her. Write a note, send a text message, buy a card or other small gift that says, “I’m glad you’re my friend.” ■ Make each other’s relax ation a priority. Take turns What are ganglions? This is swelling of the lin ing of a joint or tendon that is fluid filled; this can form on any part of your foot. They will often show up on the ankle or the top of your foot. Ganglions will change size and usually they grow slowly. When there is repeated irri t a - tion it can lyjßaL Dr. Jokhai Columnist TkUMr weaken the lining of a joint or tendon and lead to gangli ons. Most often people who wear boots will be vulnerable to them because it puts stress on the feet and ankles. Bone spurs can also cause ganglions by irritating ten dons and joints. Your podia- EVANS From page 4A government put up a concrete block building to house busi nesses. When the war ended in 1945, the base that was a product of an anticipated war, began descent into what was expected to be oblivion. People who had moved here FOR SALE STUCKEy’S fINESTkAW We deliver and spread Call Now! Cell: 478-258-4705 Cell: 404-217-4654 |it : FRESH AIR PURIFIERS There's nothing quite like walking outside and taking a deep breath of fresh, clean air after a thunderstorm. Wouldn’t you like to be able to step back inside and enjoy that same fresh air all the timel We would like to introduce you to Fresh Air by Eco Quest: By duplicating the same processes nature uses to clean the air outside, Fresh Air by Eco Quest™ keeps indoor air fresh and clean smelling day and night. Collectively known as SynAirG™, these processes work together synergistically to eliminate smoke and odors as well as kill bacteria, mold and mildew in unoccupied areas. Call NOW for a FREE trial offer! Independent Distributor Elton & Vemeaze Tucker a, (478) 923-6187 ppp (478)9234111 “T" UP *** -Is Ronda Rich Dixie Divas well-meaning intentions, you can point out the flaws. That’s why I didn’t hesitate when I noticed that my beloved buddy, also known as a Grammy nominated Southern gospel music icon, was breaching the rules of Southern womanhood. Or maybe it’s just mama’s rules she was breaching. She was taping a television show at the Grand Ole Opry house and I was watching from the edge of the stage. As soon as the gifted song- and compromise. Perhaps the husband gets a hockey game one evening, and the next the wife gets a quiet bath. Do what you can to keep each other sane and retain focus on what’s important. ■ Know each other’s love language (how your spouse gives and receives love). It may just take a kiss and a loving word when you get home to make them feel vali dated and help them survive the rest of the day. The second list is a bit shorter, but a lot tougher: ■ Take a serious look at your lifestyle and see if it’s what you really want for your family, and for your kids’ future. Remember, you trist will ask you questions like how often you have had ganglion and your symptoms your feeling also if the size has changed or varies to what you are doing. Sometimes ganglions are mistaken for tumors make sure you have a complete examination and test to con firm the diagnosis. Sometimes there are no symptoms, but if ganglions sometimes swell and there size can change with differ ent activities or change with the weather. With your phys ical exam during the evalu ation, your Podiatrist may do a translumination exam, shining a light through a ganglion but not through a tumor. When your foot is pal pated (pressed), a ganglion feels spongy and the fluid moves from side to side. If you have any of these symp toms see a podiatrist. for jobs at the base began to scatter. The end of Robins AFB and the city of Warner Robins was near when the Korean War created new jobs for the installation and gave it a new lease on life. From then on the base’s value to the national defense grew as did the little town across the railroad tracks. Like Clean water, fresh air is essential to our well being. Now, having the fresh air you want is as easy as pressing a button when , it’s Fresh Air by Eco Quest™ something. And though she is a sensitive soul, she’ll listen like a big girl and even agree if she’s made a miscue. For great and strong friendship can do that, you know. As long as there’s love and are setting the example for future generations of hus bands, wives and parents. ■ Consider making tough decisions that will allow you more freedom to spend time with your family. Turn down the promotion, decline the job that requires extensive travel or 60-hour weeks and accept the one that requires 40, look into a new line of Hint Appliance Center '---1 Products for Living\ ENERGY STAR Sales Tax HOLIDAY no sales tax* i "ifiiaii 1 -- m Ji n h f*'°V tvo 1 535X9 j § r pedestal on any front load washer dryer pair with purchase of wd & one pedestal expires. 10/6/07 coupon required j * sales tax holiday on Energy Star appliances up to SISOO each 10/4/07 -10/6/07 924 South Houston Lake Road ■ Warner Robins • 478.923.7999 54336 OPINION bird finished her last note and the director called “Cut!” I marched over to her. I folded my arms impe rially and cast downward a disap proving look. “I cannot believe that you’re gonna be on national television, bare-legged!” I shook my head in woe. Then my words echoed in my head. Bare-legged? Where on earth did that word come from? Oh yes. I remember well. Mama. “You’re not goin’ to church, bare legged,” she would proclaim during my teenage days. “It’s a shame and a disgrace. Go put your stockings on. Mama and her generational cronies don’t believe in decent women going bare-legged. They also staunchly believe that every woman in the church choir should wear a slip. I’ve heard quite a few interesting conversations about that one over Sunday lunch. But I’m a renegade even though work altogether. ■ Reset your financial expectations. You can’t take it with you, so why spend so much time seeking to get it? What if you downsized your home or car, your standard of living? You may find that one spouse can stop work ing and carry more of the load of family management, thereby leaving the whole I JJJffi- I wrote in my first book about the elegant importance of silk hosiery. These days, I go bare-legged more often than not, except in the winter. For it is the new “in”, the latest trend. And, Southern women while holding to the hand of propriety also believe in staying on edge of the latest trends. One thing I can declare loudly about Karen: She is always “in” before the door has barely opened. So, there I was, being hypocritical. For a brief second, astonishment covered her face but she recovered quickly, winking and laughing in that ever joyous way of hers. She lifted the full ankle-length skirt she was wearing and stuck out her foot. “Peep-toe shoes.” She nodded tri umphantly as she laid down her ace. “You can’t wear hose with open toed-shoes.” She’s right. She also knows me well. She family less encumbered with busy-ness. Take your pick; select a few or all of the items on the lists to show your spouse and your kids how impor tant they are to you. For some of the actions it takes commitment and rare cour age; for others, just going a little out of your way can mean so much. s»t ' , - SS** 5 I Mm * H k. ft. |fc. I ■■ 1 ■pj| no sales tax = 7% savins* with this coupon, set an additional 7% off Profile dishwashers and refriserators offer sood 10/4/07 ■ 10/6/07 coupon required | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007 ♦ stopped, tilted her head and eyed me suspiciously. “Do you mean to tell me that you’ve never gone on television without hose? Ever?” She had me. I nodded meekly. Not long before, I had taped a show in Los Angeles, bare-legged. And I wasn’t even wear ing open-toed shoes. I was wearing Manolo pumps. And, unlike Karen, I wasn’t wearing a long skirt that hit at my ankles. Mine came just below my knees. She smiled victoriously. I fur rowed my brow and whispered, “But please don’t ever tell my mama that I went bare-legged in public.” And knowing my good friend, I know my secret’s safe. Now, don’t you tell, either. You hear? Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should) and The Town That Came A- Courtin’. Georgia Family Council is a non-profit organization that works to strengthen and defend the family in Georgia by equipping mar riage advocates, shaping laws, preparing the next generation and influencing culture. For more informa tion, go to www.georgia family.org, 770-242-0001, Stephen @gafam. org. 3 Y$ i only ' ocf - *th. 6th j^! fee re^tes ** see store for details 5A