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Sunday’s solar eclipse shined down on edhat.com. The community bulletin board was the local go-to site for stunning images of the eclipse, where the moon blocked out most

Caring for a demanding infant can push a new parent close to the edge. Knowing what to expect can help offer some needed reassurance.Peak fussy phaseMost babies enter

A certain amount of loose behavior is required to forge a close friendship. You’ve got to let go of your inhibitions and take a risk. Plus, the window

Dear S&B, regarding Europe’s financial problems, what should I pay attention to? Jeremy – Santa BarbaraWelcome to the masses trying to make sense of this European debt puzzle.

Dear Miss Kitty,I have been having coffee dates with a woman I really like for the past 4 months.  We have tons in common, enjoy each other’s company

California used to be a nationwide leader in education.But those days are long over.Massive budgets cuts statewide — more than $20 million locally — have decimated classrooms. The

Dear S&B:With all the talk surrounding underfunded government pensions, how does one go about “fixing” them? Bruce – Santa BarbaraIf you want to fix an underfunded pension, the

Dear Miss Kitty,My husband and I have been separated for the past year. He says he has changed his ways and wants to give “us” another chance.   We

While she snipped away at my curls, the hairdresser’s caffeinated swirl of invectives about what a terrible mother she had filled me with sympathy. I know there are