What’s lost between pages of an old book?
People working in book stores often make collections of what they find stored and forgotten between the pages of books. Among the items known to be found…
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Thanksgiving pizza?
The traditional Thanksgiving dinner takes a heaping helping of time, talent, and care, but if you want the works with no fuss, try Nick Argy’s…
Remembrance Day
The cannons of World War I were barely silenced when Canadians began looking for ways to honour their war dead. One of the most touching commemorative…
Time to transplant daylilies and hostas
When you look at your yard or garden this fall, you probably see plants that should be separated or moved. We’re talking about daylilies that are choking…
Lacking Lindas
In 1947, one out of every 18 girls born were named Linda or Lynda. In 2022, there were just 807, according to the Social Security Administration. So while…
How much should you spend on rent?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development thinks that no more than 30 percent of your gross income should go to rent. Any more than that and…
Use iPhone spacebar like a mouse
In a hurry, you type the following on your iPhone text message app: Let me see weatherthis works. You need to make a separation and change the word…
New fave internet acronym
If you are still typing LOL, you are so last year. The newest Gen Z internet slang is IJBOL. In fact, it is said to be cooler than using an emoji laughing…
Looking for a partner online? Pay attention to the smile
Studies by OKCupid have analyzed thousands of profile pictures to find out what photos are the most attractive. One striking conclusion: The way you smile…
RV camping is more popular than ever
If you long to get on the road and camp your way across the continent, you are in good company. In 2022, 92 million Americans and Canadians identified as…