China travel is out this year, but you can still prepare
Maybe you’re dreaming of your vacation to the ancient cities of China. The bad news is that travel restrictions make it unlikely to arrange this year, but…
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.
Great time for stargazing
Here’s something to do that costs almost nothing and carries the promise of awe: Look at the sky. Humans have been stargazers forever, wondering in…
Tips for quieting a barking dog
The Humane Society of Denver says a barking dog can cause neighborhood disputes and violations of animal control ordinances. If your dog’s barking has…
Who wants a ferret?
Looking for a pet that’s more independent than a dog, yet more playful than a cat? Enter the ferret, which has climbed to third most popular pet in the…
Painless euthanasia for pets
It’s depressing to think about, but all pet owners understand that one day we’ll have to say goodbye to the furry loves of our lives. So, uncomfortable as…
Make family reunions memorable
Have you noticed that at family reunions, close families often sit together and talk to each other. At reunions with three or more generations attending,…
Try this Easter experiment to teach young Christians
How did Christ take away the sins of the world? How did He take the sins of the world upon himself? That may be a difficult concept for Children to…
Blow a bigger bubble gum bubble
Who can forget the simple childhood pleasure of softening up a few pieces of gum until they’re just right, then slowly puffing air into the bubble until…
Looking for a home: Plastic is a death trap for hermit crabs
It’s just a small creature, a fellow perpetually looking for a home, but it’s not a small thing to discover that human trash lures them to their death. If…
April 30 is National Arbor Day: Beautify your world
Beautify your world: Plant a tree Founded by J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska in 1872, Arbor Day is a secular day of observance to encourage individuals and…