Before the guests arrive, clean the fridge
A refrigerator with plenty of room is a must when guests are bringing their famous dishes for the holiday feast. Of course, that means (cue scary music):…
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.
Boxing Day: Time to give gifts, go to races
Boxing Day: time to give gifts, go to the races Boxing Day is celebrated in Canada and Britain. It falls on December 26, which is also St. Stephens Day….
400 years ago, Pilgrims’ first Christmas wasn’t exactly idyllic
Sixty-five days after setting off from England, the group of 100 travelers and their ship, the Mayflower, landed in in what is now modern-day Plymouth,…
This is one of the pieces from JFK’s scrimshaw collection.
Kennedy’s favorite gift President John F. Kennedy collected scrimshaw, which is artwork carved into a whale’s tooth. In 1962, for what would be JFK’s last…
Gifts of fun
The Queen of England is worth about $500 million, and that’s just her share of the family fortune, but with all that money, royals don’t indulge in fancy…
Early cards
The Queen of England has had her Christmas cards finished for months. Queen Elizabeth mails about 800 cards to politicians, heads of state, family and…
Nutcrackers highlight Christmas traditions
Simple Christmas treats of oranges and nuts thrilled children throughout history, and the remnants of those traditions are still with us in decorative…
Fitness Trend: Cognitive workouts
No, we’re not talking crossword puzzles. One of the newest exercise trends involves fitness challenges combined with brain challenges. An instructor…
Flu complications can harm heart
Influenza has taken a back seat in headlines this year, but experts recommend that you get a flu shot nonetheless, including for a reason you might not be…
Study: Gum disease affects whole body
Healthy gums make a healthy mouth, but diseased gums may create an unhealthy body, according to a new study. According to researchers at the University of…