Opinion

Body Dear Neil: Trumpet vine is taking over my backyard. It’s growing up into my trees.

Body With the “fall back” clock change coming soon, one thing makes me especially grumpy and confused.

Body With seven weeks remaining before the 2022 midterm election, Republicans and Democrats have drawn their battle lines and staked out what each party considers their opponents’ political vulnerabilities.

Body Dear Neil: My crepe myrtles are covered with aphids, as are those in the neighborhood. Have I just not noticed them before, or is this an especially bad year for them? Is it too late in the season to worry about spraying for them?

Body KARAN’S KORNER Everybody is busy during fall. It’s the beginning of fall outdoor sports and fall activities.

Body In the fourth century, a young Egyptian peasant named Pachomius was abducted and forced into the Roman army, a common occurrence in that time. While awaiting transport up the Nile, Pachomius languished in a jail.

Body My adult life has been full of transitions– from single to married, from childlessness to fatherhood, and from virile coolness to cringey blobfish.

Body I used to love the first weekend of autumn. Now I loathe it.

Body While I’m a bit sad that summer has ended, I’m looking forward to fall and the schedule getting into a more regular routine. However, I also know life will continue to be busy with fall activities.

Body Dear Neil: We have what we are told are ragweed and goldenrod that bloom along the creek near our house in falls when there is rain. These are photos from prior years. Will both of these cause allergies? Is there any way to get cities to control them?