Nobel Peace Prize winner Mar�a Corina Machado: The hope for Venezuelan democracy
The grandmothers of Venezuela have never met their grandchildren. Nearly 9 million of the country’s children and grandchildren — more than 30 percent of…
Month: December 2025
The 8,000 year story of your sweater
When you break out your warm clothes every winter or fondly remember the hand-knitted sweaters that your grandmother made for you when you were a kid,…
Commonwealth or state?
There are four commonwealths among the 50 states. In terms of rights, taxes, and representation there is zero difference between a commonwealth and a…
Open enrollment ends December 7! Navigating Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans, offered by private insurers, bundle Original Medicare benefits (Parts A and B) with extras like dental, vision, and…
Give yourself a toy for Christmas!
You don’t have to be a kid to want a toy at Christmas and, this year, there are some great activities for adults that can make your Christmas merry. 3-D…
Tip for microwave soup
It’s easy and fast to microwave soup, except the bowl can get very hot and that makes it difficult to carry. One idea: Microwave soup in a 4-cup measuring…
What to do when your pill looks different
Suppose your pill was always a tan color, but your refill bottle is full of blue pills. Or maybe it was round, but not it is oblong. What is up with that?…
Countdown to Christmas dinner at your house
* Five days before: Plan the menu and the place settings, table decorations and center pieces. Plan the system and decide whether guests will fill their…
Christmas is ground zero for young picky eaters
The struggle is real with kids and food, but especially at holidays when most of the food may well be different than what they are used to seeing. You…
Teach teens how to save with these banking apps
Financial literacy is an essential life skill, one that teens should start learning well before they leave the nest. These tools offer the benefits and…