To resolve or not: New Year promises 100 years ago
To resolve or not: New Year promises and their critics Making New Year’s resolutions is a tradition, of sorts, but a much maligned tradition through the…
Month: January 2020
Spicy chicken and sweet potato stew warms up everyone
Ahhh, stew. It’s a comfort food in the harsh winter, not only in its makeup but in its usefulness: we can stand over a steaming bowl and feel warmth on…
Speeding, red lights
Exceeding the speed limit or going too fast for conditions is a factor in about one-third of all fatal vehicle crashes. The National Highway Traffic…
Read this before starting to shovel snow
Check these instructions from a specialist in ergonomics before you head out to tackle the beautiful white stuff: Keep your spine in an upright, neutral…
Fireplace safety
Where there’s soot, there may soon be fire. Professional chimney cleaners say any soot deposits more than a quarter-inch thick present a fire hazard. The…
Retirement: Move to the heartland for top savings
People think if they are going to move in retirement, it will be to a sun-soaked locale with low taxes. In other words: Florida. But, according to a…
Cost of retirement: More expensive than you might think
The cost of retirement can vary dramatically depending on where you live and what choices you make before you retire. Ideally, you want to have enough…
Save time: Tip your waitress $10,000
It’s New Year’s Eve. You’ve never had a DUI before and you don’t think you’ll get one now. So one for the road? Before you take that drink and get behind…
The “irreplaceable” employee
“No one is irreplaceable” is a common phrase in business, especially in large corporations. While everyone can be replaced, some employees would be…
The Golden Years in business
“What am I going to do with all this time?” That’s a question retirees often ask themselves these days. The trend of retired Americans or those close to…