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Kennedy: We got the plant: Now what?

Sunday, July 20, 2008

At exactly 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, a chorus of whoops cut through the Times Free Press newsroom, followed by a smattering of applause.

Taking Sides: Kid Stuff: Children flourish when given access, but not pushed, to sports

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

This week Mark Kennedy and Karen Nazor Hill discuss children and sports.

Kennedy: How I spent my summer stay-cation

Sunday, July 13, 2008

The media buzzword of summer 2008 is “stay-cation,” a contraction for stay-at-home vacation.

Kennedy: Six-word life stories tell much

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Can you sum up your earthly existence in six words?

Kennedy: My wife is simply the best

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Today is our wedding anniversary.

Taking Sides: Tempers flare, so what do you do?

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Mark Kennedy: My two sons are ages 20 months and 6 years. Sometimes they meet in the middle and both act like 3-year-olds. My little one has taken to folding his arms and saying “no.” My older son is still capable of meltdowns, too, especially when he is over-tired. Sometimes they seem to feed off one another and spiral downward. Then, the next thing you know, the tantrum impulse passes and they are pals again.

Kennedy: Boy's not sure about my dancing

Sunday, June 15, 2008

I took my 6-year-old son to Riverbend this year.

Kennedy: Can't we just talk anymore?

Sunday, June 8, 2008

My wife and I recently paid to see a Michael Jackson impersonator at Rhythm & Brews.

Kennedy: Jury out on duty process

Sunday, May 25, 2008

About a month ago, I was stressing out about my jam-packed month of May when I had a troubling thought: “What if I get jury duty?”

Kennedy: Getting old means gray hair and TV

Sunday, May 18, 2008

My 50th birthday is at the end of May, but I’ve already been mailed a temporary AARP membership card.