Memorial Day versus Veteran’s Day
On Memorial Day, we honor the memory of the brave men and women who died while serving our country. We put flags on veterans’ graves, listen to Taps…
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Green with envy…or spiritual perfection?
The lovely greens of spring are emerging, lifting the spirit as they chase away winter. Green is a color with a lot of meaning. Among them: envy, nausea,…
Of mice and cheese…
It seems like from the earliest days of our childhoods, we have known that mice like cheese. In fact, Western civilization, from the time of the Romans,…
Balance problems may lessen with tai chi
In some patients suffering from dizziness and balance disorders, tai chi exercise works when medications don’t, according to one study. It is estimated…
How to choose an umbrella
If April rains have you looking for an umbrella, consider your needs before you buy. Umbrellas come in two basic categories: telescopic and full-length….
One small economy that saves time and money
What is more useless than random socks of different colors and patterns? Here is tip for a small economy that saves a lot of headaches: Buy just one kind…
Inflation at the grocery store
If you shop for the family groceries, no one has to tell you food prices are rising. Eggs famously went from an average of $1.79 in December 2021 to $4.25…
What’s sapping your strength?
Doctors writing in Health magazine say these are common causes of feeling tired too much of the time: * Lack of sleep: Turn off the TV and get to bed on…
The gift you can grow
Here’s a fun project for a big garden: Grow pumpkins and give them away as Halloween gifts. By one recent count, 250 varieties are available to gardeners…
Controlling kitchen moths
You can avoid these little white pests by keeping all grains — even unopened packages — in airtight containers. That can be quite a task. If you already…