Radar uncovers possible Noah’s Ark
For centuries, adventurers have searched for Noah’s Ark, and for decades, researchers have looked at spots on Mount Ararat in Turkey. Now some think they…
Month: July 2025
Insurance fraud hits seniors
It’s fine to shop around for better prices or benefits for health insurance, but it’s best to consult trusted agents from trusted companies. According to…
Love in the air? Some considerations for marrying as a senior
More seniors seem to be getting married and more seniors seem to be living together. These somewhat contradictory facts still suggest that love is in the…
Consider options (and the future) when choosing privacy fencing
If you have to install a privacy fence, you have a lot of options but it boils down to one dynamic: Expense versus maintenance. Wood fencing is just less…
Time to clean house? Get the documents out of drawers
You might be surprised at how many people have financial documents scattered all over the house — on the kitchen counter, in the hall closet, a drawer,…
Redecorating? Do this first
Big redecorating plans call for planning, and if you are staring at an empty room, the first thing to do is choose furniture. Quoted in Living Etc,…
Tips for summer maintenance and curb appeal
* Mow to the right height. Set your mower to cut about three inches off the ground. Longer turf will retain more moisture and better shade the soil so the…
Never take shelter under an overpass
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is trying to get the word out that highway bridges are never safe during tornados. There is a widespread…
LA scrambles to ready itself for July 2028 Olympics
In three years, Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics in July, theoretically attracting thousands of tourists and plenty of news coverage. The…
The fateful decision of the Founders
In July we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marvel at its soaring language, and honor our freedom. But in 1776, the Declaration…