The world’s most expensive weddings
You can probably guess which lavish weddings of our era were high-dollar affairs. If you guessed Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles, you’d be right….
Month: June 2023
Fancy manure makes its social debut
Let’s talk animal waste and rotten plants. The subject is all the rage these days as compost (animal waste and rotten plants) has elevated into…
Stretching and exercise: pain relief for seniors
One day it happens. Your legs hurt. Your hands hurt. Your neck hurts. You hurt. It is startling. When you were younger, the best thing you could do for…
What to do when the kids don’t want your stuff
Baby boomers are about to make one of the largest transfers of wealth in history. Trillions of dollars will go to the next generation, and somewhere in…
Write stories from your life for your kids
They never ask the right questions Write stories from your life for the kids One day, long after you are gone, the kids will be sitting around and someone…
How to test soil acidity or alkalinity
Commercial soil test kits are widely available and very accurate. But if you want to know right now whether your soil is acid or alkaline, try these tests…
How to build a castle on the beach
Building a sand castle can make you feel like a kid again or entertain the kids around you. But it isn’t as easy as it looks. Professional sand sculptors…
The best bedsheets for hot weather and hot sleepers
Maybe it’s the summer weather, or maybe you just sleep hot. Either way, the right material can help you stay cool and comfortable at night and avoid that…
Fireworks and your pet
June and July are an extended hell week for dogs as fireworks terrorize some animals. Pets may run away, cower, shake, drool, howl, or even destroy things…
Egg carton dog fun
To give Fido a little play time, hide treats in an egg carton. It’s best to use a treat with a strong smell, like a piece of a hot dog. Show the treat to…