SKYLINE

• You Get To Decide

  “I hate being fat,” a friend said. “I’ve tried everything, but can’t lose weight. What do you think?” “I don’t think you want to lose weight,” I said. (I know, kind of blunt. Normally I would deflect and evade, but I know he wants to hear what I really think.)

• Heroes On The Homefront

  Majs. Brian and Kathy Spangler might be considered heroes for their military service. But when Brian and Kathy think of heroes, they think of Brian’s parents, Harrisonburg residents Tom and Wanda, who provide long-term care for their three kids — Connor, Mary and Jenna, ages 14, 10 and 9.

• Angus’ Adventure

  “Yay! Getting adopted?” the PetSmart staff called out across the aisle. “Well, they’re here to look,” laughed Melissa Bahleda, holding Angus’ leash as Jack Ward leaned down to say hello. To call this black Border Collie mix “death-defying” might not be an exaggeration.

• ‘Chubster’ Demystifies Calorie Counting