Everything is coming up (magenta) roses for 2023
By now you might have noticed that products seems to be pretty — well, rosy this year. Or downright pink. There’s a name for that: Viva Magenta! Viva…
Month: February 2023
Remember these toys? Somehow we survived
The toys of our childhoods were simple, usually required imagination, and some were — let’s face it — downright dangerous. When you look at this list of…
Spread the love! Valentine Bingo makes a fun party
Valentine’s Day has long since stopped being a day for couples. These days, it’s a for everyone who loves anyone. For a fun party this year, combine…
How to properly adjust a cane
It feels like it happens overnight. Suddenly, your back or your leg hurts, or maybe your balance is off. Or perhaps the evil arthritis starts to make…
Medicare: Ask the expert
I am going to retire soon. Can you give me some basic info on Medicare Part A? Part A is hospital insurance. Most Americans get this at no cost. You…
Wisdom from The Golden Girls
People waste their time pondering whether a glass is half empty or half full. Me, I just drink whatever’s in the glass. Sophia (Estelle Getty) My mother…
How to keep teen drivers safe
Teens are notorious risk-takers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), and they may not consider the consequences of…
Instead of going up, mansions go down
Down is the new up when it comes to luxury homes. Or at least that’s what architect Randy Correll said in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal….
Should you remodel the house or tear it down?
Sometimes it pays to raze a house and build a new one. Is your house 80 or 100 years old and seriously damaged, but in a location you love? You might be…
Presidents’ Day is Feb. 20: George Washington: A leader and more
On Feb. 20, Presidents’ Day, we mark the 292nd birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. No American has been more…