Shovel smart!
The American Physical Therapy Association says there are things you can do to make shoveling snow a little less stressful for your body. They recommend: *…
Month: February 2023
No crystal ball needed: Close calls predict the (dangerous) future
“Sweat the details” sounds like something an engineer or an accountant would do. But sweating the details is of paramount of importance when it comes to…
Hey, watch your back!
Watching your back — or watching out for it, to be precise — is a good practice for anyone. It’s especially true when lifting is involved. Lifting…
The party is over for tax credits
The big tax perks after the pandemic are reduced this year. Parents won’t be getting checks, but they will still have a (smaller) credit to use against…
Payment apps will soon report on your income to the IRS
Making some side cash via the gig economy, maybe giving lifts through Lyft or slinging some goods on eBay? If so, you’ll want to pay closer attention…
Why tax refunds may come a bit later in 2023
Waiting for a tax refund for your 2022 tax returns? For many, tax returns this year may end up smaller, and beyond that, payments could get delayed as…
The power of visualization
In Creating a Champion, Vol. 12, No. 2, Jackie Joyner-Kersee says: I visualize myself being successful. I see it and it’s up to me to perform it. Once I’m…
Why X stands for a kiss and why it is disappearing
During the Middle Ages, few people could read and even fewer coul write. On occasion, however, they had to sign an important paper. In this case they…
Cupid and Valentine’s Day
How did Cupid come to be associated with Valentine’s Day and cards? Cupid, represented by a cherub armed with arrows dipped in a love potion, is a figure…
Love in bloom
When we give flowers on Valentine’s Day, we follow a tradition that dates back thousands of years. Folklore tells us, for example, that when Cleopatra…