There’s a lake in Death Valley
Thanks to Tropical Storm Hilary in August in Southern California, there are lakes in Death Valley. Well, at least there were lakes. These pop-up lakes,…
Month: December 2023
‘Dry mouth’ can cause big problems
If your mouth feels dry when you wake up in the morning, usually a glass of water and brushing your teeth will make it feel good again. For a number of…
How to spot (and avoid) a Medicare scam
Seniors who are considering changes to their original Medicare enrollment, Medicare Advantage plans, or Part D prescription drug plans should take note:…
White Christmas: The story of the classic song
Bing Crosby: ‘You don’t have to worry about this one, Irving’ Songwriter Irving Berlin actually may have suspected how right Crosby was about “White…
First time hosting Christmas?
Here are tips for planning the day: If you are hosting the family for Christmas for the first time, you might not realize that it is a bit like conducting…
Sometimes it is OK to pass a gift on
You receive a very nice gift from someone, but it’s something you could never use. Is it ethical to give it as a gift to someone else? At the Rutland…
How to display your holiday collections
If you have collected many holiday decorations over the years, it could be difficult to make your displays show off items to their best advantage. Some…
Malls may be dying, but Santa still lives
With local malls closing up, where will the kids see Santa? If the past is any example, Santa will evolve. In the beginning, kids knew Santa from stories,…
The case against Christmas chaos
The kids have been eyeing those presents for a long time. They are itching to open them. Then on Christmas morning (or Christmas Eve), they tear into the…
Branching out: The history of the artificial Christmas tree
Peek in the average American’s home during the holidays and you’re likely to find an artificial Christmas tree. The American Christmas Tree Association…