Lawn crew never complains about BAAAd hours
Fields of solar panels can span thousands of acres with low-positioned, delicate equipment. Prairie grasses can grow and block the panels. When the solar…
Month: November 2022
This is one of three short stories on how the QR code is being used in society.
High-tech begging Among those whose earnings have been hit by a cashless society: panhandlers. In India, panhandlers don’t settle for pennies in a hat….
A gray seal’s excellent vacation
Shoe Pond in Beverly, Massachusetts, became a local attraction after a gray seal made his home there. The cagey seal, dubbed Shoebert, seems to have left…
This is one of three short stories on how the QR is being used in society
Cashless tips on tap Quick, tip the bellman! He’s right here, but you don’t have cash — because you never carry cash. Wyndham hotels wants to solve that…
Campy films and funny makeup add up to hit show
Rick Koz says it took him 40 years to become an overnight sensation with the show Svengoolie, a long-running Chicago-based gag fest featuring old-time…
Why do we say ‘knock on wood’?
Something good is going to happen. Knock on wood. That’s what we say, but why? According to A Dictionary of English Folklore, authors Jacqueline Simpson…
Medicare Part A deductible increases
If you are hospitalized, the Medicare Part A deductible will be higher in 2023. In 2022, the deductible was $1556. In 2023, the deductible will be $1600…
A great way to enjoy and identify birds
If you enjoy going outside, sitting among the trees and watching the birds, here is a new way to enjoy the experience. It’s also just another reason to…
Social Security COLA: Why isn’t it enough?
It probably hasn’t escaped your notice that your money just doesn’t go very far lately. Some experts say the purchasing power of Social Security has…
Medicare Part B premium decreases
The Medicare Part B deductible and premium will be lower in 2023. In 2022, the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B was $170.10. In 2023, the…