Open eyes to the moment and thrive
You are on a beach viewing an amazing sunset, your loved ones around you, and the sound of waves gently caressing the sand. Who can’t stay in that moment?…
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.
Men, looking to get married? Grow a beard
Male beards have been in and out of style for centuries. But do beards send any signal to potential mates? Yes, say researchers in Australia. University…
4 tips to maintaining your rugs
Items as precious as Oriental and Persian rugs require some special considerations. Here are just four, according to Rug Knots. 1 Avoid traffic damage by…
Picture: This Persian carpet sold for more than $33 million in a 2013 Sotheby’s auction.
Persian or Oriental Rugs: The difference and history The first known mention of Persian carpets comes from around 400 BC when Greek author Xenophon writes…
Creative? Who, me? Absolutely!
O.K., you see a problem. You know what it is. And you have this feeling that if you were just one of these creative folks, you could find an answer. The…
Potato peels and garbage disposal don’t mix
Potato peels are one food waste that should almost never be run though a garbage disposal. Thin peelings can literally slip between the disposal blades…
How to find lost AirPods
If you already have the Apple Find My iPhone set up (and you should), the Find My AirPods feature is already set up. As long as you are in Bluetooth…
Clean up worn, but expensive sneakers
You can give those expensive, brand name sneakers, a newer look with a hair dryer. For clouded bubbles on the side of the shoe, simply aim the hair dryer…
Tips for managing contractors
As much as we love our home renovations, there’s no denying that the process can nevertheless be a stressful one. Some of that is due to the myriad of…
Black History Month: In memory of Toni Morrison
The passing of Toni Morrison in August 2019 marked the loss of one of the most impactful authors of modern times. Morrison was the first black woman to…