From farming to mapping the world: Meet Gladys West
Catch a road trip movie from the 70s or 80s and you might see folks juggling with maps or else asking for directions. These days? There’s an app for that….
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
In pursuit of the well-trimmed lawn
Few things say Americana like a well-trimmed lawn. Yet the modern lawn is a modern invention. Throughout most of history, trimmed yards were a luxury for…
Ask the Expert
I own my house outright, but I am 75. Can I refinance? Age isn’t a barrier to getting a mortgage, thanks to The Equal Credit Opportunity Act that makes it…
What if the perfect home is pending?
It happens a lot — you see a great home, but there is a big ‘Pending’ sign on it, or maybe the home is labeled ‘Contingent.’ Are you out of luck?…
Generate enthusiasm for Monday morning
Does your Monday feel like the first day of spring or the first day of winter? Some people can’t wait to get started on the challenges of the new week….
George Washington’s rules of civility
In George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Conversation by George Washington (Little Books of Wisdom Series, Applewood Books, 30 pages), our founding…
Rock climbing is popular and fun
Looking for a new summer sport that will “make the world go away” while you’re having fun? Try rock climbing. Both men and women are into it today. USA…
A close-shaven history of the beard
The beard: It’s gone in and out of fashion over the millennia and alternately been associated with kings and commoners, criminals and scholars, soldiers…
Sleeping single: Why some couples choose separate beds
He snores. She’s restless. He likes to fall asleep watching television. She likes complete quiet. People who love each other may often have completely…
June brides still follow ancient traditions
Wedding ceremonies are full of traditions that reach far into history. * The practice of keeping bride and groom apart until the ceremony was important…