Making sense of UCLA and USC’s move to the Big Ten
Close your eyes and envision the Midwest. You might see rolling crop fields, beautiful lakes, dense forests and the bright lights of Los Angeles — wait,…
Month: September 2022
Credit 101: Debit cards don’t build your credit score
You use debit cards and credit cards in the same way: A swipe or wave in a card reader or type in your number online. But the two are very different, and…
Remembering the comic strip loved by millions
If you are one of the millions of people who enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip and its star Charlie Brown, here are some odd facts you might not know….
Does Medicare cover eyelid surgery?
When drooping eyelid skin compromises vision, Medicare may pay for a procedure to help the problem. According to Medicare.gov, the patient may be…
Gourds make fun holiday projects
Gourd vines are nature’s container store. Their beautiful fruits have been used for countless centuries as dippers, bird houses, storage boxes, hats,…
Apple orchards make fun outings
Does anything taste better than a crisp, ripe apple, fresh from the tree? Not really, and unless you have trees in your backyard, the only way to get a…
Things to know before adopting a shelter pet
Maybe your house feels a little lonely after losing a beloved old cat, or perhaps your single dog could use a friend. Bringing a new pet home is exciting,…
Furniture care tips
Few things transform a room or feel quite as satisfying to look at as brand new furniture. Keep that feeling alive (and your interior looking fresh) with…
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year): Sept. 25 to 27
Rosh Hashanah — which means “head of the year” in Hebrew — starts at sunset on September 25, when the Jewish calendar officially flips from the year…
Garden cleanup time: Do it now
Warm fall weather encourages many of us to delay putting our gardens to bed, but late September and all of October are the best times to do it. Some…