Good reads for winter weekends
Perk up long winter weekends with a great book reading list. Great classics for men, from artofmanliness.com The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The…
Category: General Interest
Millions trace roots through Ellis Island
Millions of Americans trace roots through Ellis Island Can you trace one of your ancestors through Ellis Island? If so, you’re one of 100 million…
Guard your health in cold weather
Did you know that in cold weather, 60 percent of your body fuel is used to maintain body temperature? That means you must count on tiring more easily, and…
The pampered, well-traveled Christmas tree
The lovely selection of Christmas trees at your local stand traveled a long way to grace your home. Willamette Valley in Oregon is one of the prime…
Living longer means planning for later life
With Americans living longer than in the past, planning for long-term care has become a priority. In March, the results of a Nationwide Retirement…
Gifts for the ungiftable
Weird ice Molds for ice are big. Ice molds come in shapes like round, skull, geometric, slanted, giant, tiny, Star Wars, golf ball, hand grenade, heart,…
Six documents every homeowner should keep on hand
As a homeowner, you may find yourself with a lot of paperwork. While you don’t have to keep all of it, it is a good idea to keep certain files for tax or…
Cooler theft is hot, some say
Back in the day, if someone stole your cooler, they were going after the beverages. Today, they probably want the cooler, at least if it is a Yeti. The…
National Emergency Nurses Week, October 9-15 Do you thrive on hyperdrive?
Gunshot. Flood. Car accident. Terrorism. Or a sick baby. The 90,000 emergency room nurses see it all, and when an emergency arises, they have to be ready…
Zombie fail: Fighting the apocalypse with bunker food
For many, the mention of “bunker food” brings mental images of doomsday preppers. But, there’s more of a market for this type of product than just the end…