We all know the basic rules of life. Don't lie, cheat or steal. Don't drink and drive, don't stop taking an antibiotic before it's gone, don't grocery shop while hungry. Don't go to bed angry, spit into the wind or eat yellow snow. Practice makes ...Read More

By Kathryn Jolly Special to the Salisbury Post The Rowan County Department of Environmental Management is responsible for operating the Rowan County Landfill, eight recycling/solid waste convenience centers, the Rowan County Recycling and Processin ...Read More

Q: I have been through a lot this past year and am trying to stay positive but it is very hard to do. My doctor says exercise can help with that but how do I get motivated to do anything? A: These times are hard for most people. Many people have lo ...Read More

Friday morning the halls of the Lutheran home were abuzz with activity: comb-outs, makeup, manicures, dresses being delivered to resident rooms, last-minute alterations on a tux! It was all in preparation for the fourth annual Harvest Moon Ball Oc ...Read More

We all have experiences in our lives that open us to possibilities. For me, spending a semester studying in Venice, followed by a summer there as a nanny, was life-changing. Sure, there was Italian art, history and language to broaden my mind, but t ...Read More

Q: With all the H1N1 flu going around, is it OK to work out when you are not feeling 100 percent? A: Great question with all the flu this season, especially H1N1. We'd better be safe than sorry. My staff and I and other YMCA members would rather yo ...Read More

I grew up in the 1940s on a farm in rural Randolph County with three brothers and a sister.Our thirst for fun and adventure and our natural creativity was realized in the out-of-doors, which imprinted rich lasting memories. Although we were on summer ...Read More

My thoughts are with Maya these days. Maya Chamberlin is a beautiful, smart 4-year-old from California I've never met. But she's on my mind. She's the daughter of a childhood friend. From Sam's photos and stories, I know that Maya is a singer. A danc ...Read More

Recycling has become a hot topic of late. Many people believe that we are using our planet's resources faster than it can replenish them. The obvious answer is to reuse those resources over and over. It seems like common sense, but is amazing how m ...Read More

Q: How can I prepare myself for high altitude activities? A: High Altitude Training (HAT) is to get your body ready to perform at levels, whether it is competitive or recreational, with less oxygen (O2) in your blood and muscles. First I want you t ...Read More

Derek and Laura were pretty sure they couldn't have kids. They threw one of the best weddings of 2008. An afternoon of crazy games culminated in a cross-dressing relay that pitted Derek in a wedding dress against Laura in a tuxedo, racing on huge tr ...Read More

As I write this, it's the day before Thanksgiving. My parents are on their way to Salisbury to join us for the holiday. While the rest of my family is probably bustling around at Harris Teeter, arguing about whether one bag of marshmallows is enough ...Read More

Playing with your baby can be one of the sweetest joys of parenthood. But cavorting on the carpet and frolicking in the yard with an infant or toddler does not come naturally to everyone. If you're pregnant with your first child and have little ex ...Read More

by Sarah Hall
shall@salisburypost.com
Barbie and I have something in common. It isn't a dream house or perfect hair and definitely not the implausible top-heavy figure. We both turned 50 during the exact same week in March of this year, so my arrival ...Read More

By Ester Marsh for the Salisbury Post
Q: I have heard you talking about a triathlon held at the Y in 2010. I am very interested in doing a triathlon in 2010 can you tell me more about it? A: Yes. I am so excited! The Triathlon is called the Buck ...Read More

Editor's note: This column is a re-working of an old favorite from 2003. For the second year in a row, we have a tree that has what is euphemistically called "character." What it lacks in evergreen perfection, however, it makes up for in size and the ...Read More

By Ester Marsh For the Salisbury Post
Q: I am interested in running a 5K and hopefully do your triathlon at the Y in April. How can I start a running program if I have never run before? A: This is so exciting! Last week's column has really brough ...Read More

While rushing through the mall last week, I paused to observe a classic holiday scene that warmed my heart. Two precious children dressed in matching outfits were sitting on Santa's lap. He was a good Santa, and fanciful props like oversized candy ca ...Read More

They all loved her. From time to time they still talk about her and the things she did in years past. There was, for instance, the time when their first child was born and she stayed over, did the cooking and the cleaning, and even took over a coup ...Read More

By Ester Marsh For the Salisbury Post Q: I really have enjoyed the past articles you have done on triathlons and beginner running. I have been running, but I'd like to take time off my 5K runs and maybe even start training for a 10K. I don't mind w ...Read More

Have you made your New Year's resolutions? The annual gesture of self-improvement and moderation often fails quickly with the new year. Below are some resolutions that will improve the horticultural skills for home gardeners in Rowan County. Have ...Read More

They say the best gifts come in the smallest packages. This adage proved true once again last month when my niece arrived two weeks early, weighing just 5 pounds 13 ounces. The perfect present in a very small package. I had talked to my youngest si ...Read More

By Ester Marsh For the Salisbury Post
Q: I have had C-sections. I work out, but I can't get the ridge right above my cut to go away. What can I do for that? A: I had a C-section with my first child, Frankie, in 1992. At my 6 weeks' checkup, I aske ...Read More

By Emily Ford
January, you are such a downer. After all the planning, thought and preparation that goes into the holidays, after the gratefulness of Thanksgiving and the joy of Christmas and the exhilaration of New Year's Eve, I always feel a little ...Read More

Salisbury's Capitol Theater was located on West Innes Street, not far from the old Salisbury Post building. Disney and Disney-style movies were featured at the Center Theater on South Main Street, but I saw epics such "Bridge on the River Kwai," "Law ...Read More