No Tax on Social Security: How it will affect you
If you’re like millions of retirees relying on Social Security, you’ve probably worried about taxes eating into your monthly check, especially if you are…
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It was 1970. (If you are counting that was 56 years ago.) The Temptations were singing Ball of Confusion. Evolution, revolution, gun control, the sound of…
What to do when a kid reverses the letter d
There are many techniques for correcting a child’s common error of reversing the letter d. One of the easiest ways is to have the child write out the…
What to do with that bag of chopped garlic
So, you had a recipe that called for half a teaspoon of chopped garlic and you bought a bag. Now you still have nearly a full bag of garlic. What to do?…
Kids are having a device-heavy learning experience in school
The older students are, the more time they spend on digital devices in school. In fact, during the average 6-hour U.S. school day, middle-school and…
The tradition of complaining about Valentine’s Day
There are conflicting theories about the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some say that it’s just a repackaged version of the Roman festival Lupercalia, while…
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Super Bowl LX February 8 Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA Kickoff to Bay Area’s “triple celebrations” (250th anniversary, San Francisco founding, Santa…
Overview of America 250 for February and March 2026
America 250, the official U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission initiative, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,…
Groundhog Day: Check Phil’s weather prediction!
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s groundhog extraordinaire, will again stick his head out of his den. The nation awaits his verdict….
National Pet Theft Awareness Day, Feb. 14: Dog theft on the rise worldwide
Dog theft is a growing concern worldwide, especially with high value breeds like French Bulldogs or Labradors most at risk. In the U.S., thefts up 40…