The ‘Top Three’ best places to retire
You can often see “best places,” lists of about 10 cities. Bankrate’s analysis names the top three. These cities have favorable weather, cost of living,…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Seniors could be using driverless cars in the future
Google, GM, Ford, Tesla, and BMW are all researching and testing automated car technology. While the prospect of robotic cars may be anxiety-provoking to…
Yeah, do laundry like a man
In a fundamental shift, more men are doing laundry. Marketers are adapting washers and soap formulas for those who won’t sort. Whirlpool added a cycle to…
Perennials make flower gardens bloom…again and again
If you’ll be starting a perennial flower garden this year, start with the Dianthus – Pinks. They are garden classics, appearing in many shapes and colors….
No place to dig a garden? Grow edibles on a patio, deck, porch or balcony
Container gardening has grown rapidly in recent years. Burpee.com is offering compact and dwarf varieties intended to succeed in small spaces. Containers…
Modern-day Florence Nightingales number in the millions
Most Americans agree that a nurse has played an important role in their life on several occasions. The nurse may work in a doctor’s office, a school, a…
National Bike to Work Day
This year, Bike to Work Day is celebrated on Friday, May 20, 2016 in the USA. It’s an annual event held in the United States and Canada. It promotes the…
The poem for Mother’s Day
You’ve heard it before, maybe many times, but the words still express that world-wide feeling for mothers in general and for your mother in particular….
Another May ‘Memorial Day’ to inspire your active participation
On May 15, 2016, citizens nationwide honor the service and sacrifices of our law enforcement officers in local observances, and officers from every state…
Restaurant meals vs fast food
A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that typical full-service restaurant meals have more calories, sodium and…