There’s no place like probation: An aging mobster’s last big score
Terry Jon Martin might be one of the only people in America who never saw The Wizard of Oz when he was a kid. If he had, then he might have understood…
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.
Treasure hunt story lives on long after author’s death
The man who started it all is dead. Byron Preiss died in 2005, two decades after he engineered a multi-city treasure hunt with puzzles provided in his…
How to get an early start for your garden
While snow may still swirl in many locations, it’s time to think about the blooms of spring, the veggies of summer, and the harvest of fall. March is the…
Home speakers that complement your decor
Surround sound can be great, but let’s face it: Quality speakers can be hideous. But they don’t have to be anymore, thanks to technology and manufacturing…
Fun Easter activity
You can make the kids’ Easter baskets more meaningful with an Easter egg time capsule. Have each child write a short note to themselves — you can help…
Easy steps to better health
Here are some easy steps that can make a big difference in your weight and fitness level. Eat together at the table. People consume more when eating in…
How St. Patrick’s Day became global
The story of how St. Patrick’s Day became a global celebration is as curious as how Patrick himself became Ireland’s foremost saint. The man who would…
Lead-up to Easter: Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Palm Sunday, March 24, is the final Sunday before Easter, . Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Christian churches distribute palms on Palm…
Red Cross founder witnessed horror of war
Clara Barton, known as the “Angel of the Battlefield” during the Civil War, is credited with founding the American Red Cross. However, the dream that…
National Kidney Month: The importance of early detection
Every day your kidneys go about their work of removing excess fluid and waste from your blood. You probably never think about them. But you should. In…