Golf balls shall soar no more
Sometimes, there really can be too much of a good thing. At least, that’s what the governing bodies of golf have concluded. In late 2023, the two bodies…
Month: February 2024
Why do the Japanese love Fiddler?
The original Broadway run of the stage musical Fiddler on the Roof was a bit of an unlikely smash, with investors and media figures skeptical that…
Baby, it’s cold outside … so stay in with these feel-good movies
Nothing like a great movie to make you laugh (which lowers stress and helps your heart), and increase your sense of well-being. So cozy up on the couch…
Social Security payments can be garnished
Up to 15 percent of Social Security payments can be levied by the IRS to settle things like overdue tax bills. Payments can also be garnished for child…
Investment fraud targets people over 50
Why are people over age 50 often are the targets of fraud? Christopher Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, gives this answer, “That’s…
Static cling a sticky problem?
These tips will dispel static cling quickly, according to The Spruce. 1. Rub a wire hanger or foil along clothing. Static cling is caused by static…
A deck increases usable square footage
Adding or upgrading an outdoor deck is one of the most popular home improvements. The deck is a valued spot for relaxing, dining, holding parties, or…
African-American History Month: Garrett Morgan’s lifesaving inventions
In the annals of African American history, Garrett Morgan stands out as an innovator and a hero. Born in 1877 in Paris, Kentucky, Morgan’s inventive mind…
Groundhog Day captures imaginations
Groundhog Day has captured the hearts and attention of people around the world. Every year on February 2, people eagerly await the emergence of…
African-American history month: Beauty pioneer Annie Malone
Madam C.J. Walker is probably the best-known African-American woman entrepreneur of her era — born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 to former slaves and orphaned…