RV camping is more popular than ever
If you long to get on the road and camp your way across the continent, you are in good company. In 2022, 92 million Americans and Canadians identified as…
Month: October 2023
Looking for a partner online? Pay attention to the smile
Studies by OKCupid have analyzed thousands of profile pictures to find out what photos are the most attractive. One striking conclusion: The way you smile…
New fave internet acronym
If you are still typing LOL, you are so last year. The newest Gen Z internet slang is IJBOL. In fact, it is said to be cooler than using an emoji laughing…
Use iPhone spacebar like a mouse
In a hurry, you type the following on your iPhone text message app: Let me see weatherthis works. You need to make a separation and change the word…
How much should you spend on rent?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development thinks that no more than 30 percent of your gross income should go to rent. Any more than that and…
Lacking Lindas
In 1947, one out of every 18 girls born were named Linda or Lynda. In 2022, there were just 807, according to the Social Security Administration. So while…
Time to transplant daylilies and hostas
When you look at your yard or garden this fall, you probably see plants that should be separated or moved. We’re talking about daylilies that are choking…
Book Review: Astonishing true life tale
Astonishing tale of true-life adventure The Siberia Job By Josh Haven It was 1994. The Berlin Wall had fallen and so had the government of the Soviet…
Hooked on history: the rise of Velcro
This might not come as much of a surprise, but Velcro has a rather gripping history. While taking a stroll through the Alps, Swiss engineer George de…
Illinois passes law to ensure kid influencers get paid
Child labor makes people squeamish. Yet tune into a movie or your favorite TV shows and there’s a fair chance that a child actor will grace the screen….