We’ve seen the evolution of technology!
Think about how many variations of the telephone devices we have been used in our lifetimes. Rotary phones were the most common device. Until 2006,…
Month: July 2024
The miracle activity that makes you stronger and happier
Here’s a way to make yourself a little stronger, improve your heart health, boost your mood and thinking power, and provide a little adventure: E-bikes….
Here’s how to preserve your stuff
Mom gave her daughter an ancient, extremely delicate, Japanese tea set, an inheritance from Grandma. The daughter loved it and she wanted to display it….
For happy trails, select the right campsite
Where you pitch your tent can be a big factor in how much you enjoy your camping experience. Johnny Malloy, author of The Best in Tent Camping: Wisconsin…
Keep your body in mind when tending the soil
Some surveys find that gardening is now the country’s number one outdoor leisure activity. That’s good because it provides the moderate physical activity…
Enjoy the shore, but plan ahead if you are a landlubber
You probably already know that there’s a big difference between swimming in the ocean and swimming in a pool or a lake. Some of the things you have to…
Artifact of Independence
One of the least known artifacts of American independence is the Syng inkstand, a 272-year-old object used by the founding fathers to sign the Declaration…
Imperfect visionaries: The legacy of the Founders
Prelude to independence Imperfect visionaries: The legacy of the Founders America’s Founding Fathers didn’t look much like revolutionaries. They were…
Organ donation: Make your wishes known
On any given day, 100,000 people are on the waiting list for transplant surgery and 17 people die for lack of an organ. A survey by the Coalition on…
A great exercise for foot pain
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel and arch pain. Sometimes the condition can last for many months. Doctors at the University of Rochester School…