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The Keyzer Chronicles!: I’m Going On An Adventure!

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

By Aleshia Keyzer

I’ve recently been on a documentary kick on Netflix. I’ve always found them boring before, and I’ve often wondered who in their right mind would choose a documentary over the thousands of other options available (my brother would).

PET WORLD: Huskies, wolves, dog food and fish

Rina Risper9 years ago09 mins

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency

Q: My son loves wolves and he wants to get a Siberian husky but I heard that since they look like wolves they act like them too, and that they can turn on you, and be unpredictable.

THE KID’S DOCTOR: Parents can help teens deal with stress

Rina Risper9 years ago05 mins

Teens should not be in pressure cooker mode all the time.

Photo by fotolia.com

Interpersonal Edge: When politics comes up at work, be curious, not judgmental

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. People in my workplace are getting very polarized about the upcoming election and the two probable candidates, Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump. Emotions seem to be running higher this year than in any election I can remember. There seem to be intense feelings on both sides. How can I navigate these conversations without alienating my coworkers? Why do people get so angry over these political differences?

Travel: Heart in Havana

Rina Risper9 years ago012 mins

By Angela Fossi

TNCP Community Writer

For as long as I can remember, Cuba was so close to my heart, but so far way.

Cuban Band Orquesta Ritmo Set to Play at the Great Lakes Folk Festival

Rina Risper9 years ago012 mins

Great Lakes Folk Festival Schedule

Friday, August 12, 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 13, noon – 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 14, noon – 6:00 p.m.

Orquesta Ritmo Schedule

Saturday – 9:30 p.m.

Sunday – 4:30 p.m.

www.greatlakesfolkfest.net

Arabs and African Americans: A complicated relationship between solidarity and bigotry

Rina Risper9 years ago023 mins

On July 11th, Arab and black activists discussed ideas to increase solidarity.

Courtesy photo

Interpersonal Edge: Balancing grief and work

Rina Risper9 years ago08 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. My wife died very recently, and I am now a single parent of young kids. I have to admit my attention at work is greatly diminished. I’m afraid I’ll get fired, but I know I am unable to give my all at work. How can I balance intense grief and keeping my job?