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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.
General Interest

Accessible beaches in the U.S.

Wheelchair accessible beaches are springing up everywhere in the U.S. Accessible beaches need wheel chair mats or ramps and beach wheel chairs to allow…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 11, 2026
General Interest

Disney Epcot Space 220

An out-of-this world dining experience has debuted at Disney’s Epcot Florida. The Space 220 restaurant appears to transport you 220 miles above earth to a…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 11, 2026
General Interest

2022: Celebrity Beyond

Coming in April 2022, the Celebrity Beyond is being advertised as the next step in luxury cruising. The $900 million ship has space for 3,290 passengers,…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 11, 2026
Monsters under the bed? What to do when bedtime fear strikes
Home & Family

Monsters under the bed? What to do when bedtime fear strikes

Just about every parent knows the sound: The gentle patter of feet against the floor as your child gets up — for the fifteenth time that night — to tell…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 12, 2026
Teaching kids to cook leads to lifelong rewards
Home & Family

Teaching kids to cook leads to lifelong rewards

If you want to help your kids learn to eat well, teach them how to cook. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cooking isn’t just a useful…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 12, 2026
Home & Family

Easy DIY Halloween decorations

Creating a spooky atmosphere in your house at Halloween doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Just a few easy-to-find supplies, a couple of hours and…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 11, 2026
Take care with dog costumes
Seasonal

Take care with dog costumes

Maybe your golden retriever would look just like a lion if you put a mane on him for Halloween. Or maybe he would look like a dog being tortured. Dressing…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 12, 2026
Transplant daylilies and hostas in October
Seasonal

Transplant daylilies and hostas in October

When you look at your yard or garden this fall, you probably see plants that should be separated or moved. We’re talking about daylilies that are choking…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 12, 2026
Winterize now for a cozy December
Seasonal

Winterize now for a cozy December

Here’s how to stay warm this winter and save on heating and repair costs. Your home’s exterior: Clean the gutters so ice dams don’t form and cause damage….

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 12, 2026
Seasonal

Time to plant spring-flowering bulbs

Do you always admire spring-blooming flowers in your neighbors’ gardens? If you want to see a profusion of blooms in your own yard next year, the work…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2021July 11, 2026

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