Old friends: A rhyme with a message
As kids, many of us learned this little ditty: Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold. It’s a paraphrase of a 19th century…
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.
Friendships make an impact on happiness
There’s a loneliness crisis. About 20 to 30 percent of the population say they are lonely and friendless. And those are just the ones who have…
In Japan, a backpack is not just a backpack
Japanese elementary school students aren’t required to carry the randoseru — a boxy flap-closure backpack that can nearly swallow the slight frames of…
Why does that candidate want your puny dollar?
At every dramatic turn during this presidential election cycle, you may have received floods of text and email messages asking you to chip in $3 here or…
The world’s oldest restaurants (and their online reviews)
The restaurant business is notoriously tough. According to MenuTiger, 80 percent of restaurants fail within five years, and most of those failures occur…
Consider adding olive oil to your diet
The reasons to add olive oil to your diet just keep piling up. . Since 2019, at least a dozen studies have shown that olive oil has anti-inflammatory…
Three ancient grains to try
If you are bored with dinner, here are three ancient grains that you might want to try that can add a healthy dose of plant-based protein, according to…
How to get started with homeschooling
Getting started with homeschooling can be an exciting, yet challenging journey for a family. Here are some steps and considerations to help you get…
Shabby lawn? Fix it this fall
Weeds that slowly slowly crowd out turf grass, the odd bare patch where grass just doesn’t want to grow, your dog’s favorite potty spot — for whatever…
Time to plant bulbs and shrubs
For extra color around your door and yard next spring, remember that September and October are the perfect months to plant bulbs. Crocuses, tulips, and…