How not to be the star of a true crime documentary
Avoid lighting up a room or being a "pillar of the community." Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares satirical tips to ensure Keith Morrison never narrates your life.
Raccoon roommate
Between 5 a.m. possum chases and a raccoon "subletting" the heated cat house, Kymberly Foster Seabolt realizes Walt Disney lied:Real-life wildlife doesn't turn pumpkins into carriages—it just refuses to leave the porch.
Bat removal and other high water marks of homeownership
From surprise bat guests to $13,000 chimney caps, Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the "weird emergencies" and hard-won lessons of life in a vintage home.
Valentines for life: Marriage is about multiple love stories with the same person
Beyond the butterflies: Learn why long-term marriage thrives on service, humor, and choosing your partner through life's ordinary "Tuesdays."
Cold fronting
This is no longer winter. This is harassment. Through 28 days, northern Ohio has had the coldest January average out of any location in the country.
Bread, milk and panic: A survivor’s guide to the “snowmageddon” hype
From the sudden need for a pallet of toilet paper to the mysteries of 4-wheel drive, Kymberly Foster Seabolt finds the humor in our winter storm rituals.
Raising future adults means bringing back the lost art of manners
Parenting isn't just about meeting needs; it’s about raising future adults, according to columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt.
New appliances and Murphy’s Law: A family’s kitchen adventure
When a 40-year-old stove dies on Christmas, a family discovers the high-tech (and slightly intimidating) world of modern stainless steel appliances.
‘Tis the season to get rid of all your stuff
Columnist Kymbery Foster Seabolt reveals her decluttering secrets: donate your old breadmaker, buy more stuff at the thrift store and drive your junk around until you forget it.
Seize the moment
Move over, skunks. From liquor store heists to meth pipes, raccoons are the new kings of bad decisions. Here is why we should all live 2026 like a trash panda.
