April songs could make you love the rain
April, rain, and love seem to be words gentle on the minds of musical composers through the years. In the 1920s, Broadway goers could hear the raspy voice…
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Dig in and get fit with gardening
There’s nothing like digging, hoeing and planting to build muscle and lower blood pressure. If you think gardening is for weaklings, try toting those big…
This is a statue of Constantine
Beware the ides of March! Forget Friday the 13th. Ignore ladders, black cats, broken mirrors, and spilled salt. But remember the ides of March (also known…
Make your back stronger this spring
Though sudden back pain can occur after a twist or a sneeze, most back injuries are caused by years of mistreatment before that final, painful injury….
The Irish ballad of beauty and mystery
The ballad Danny Boy perhaps perfectly reflects the pain of the diaspora from Ireland and has become an Irish anthem. But the origins of the tune are…
Spring revelry: An ancient and riotous tradition
Soon it will be that time of year that delights students and worries parents. Spring break is upon us. Florida will see hundreds of thousands of revelers,…
Replace worn bicycle parts each spring
Early spring is a good time to replace bike parts that may be worn out so you can start the new season with critical components in top-notch shape. Here…
What are those chocolates? Truffles or bonbons?
That candy you get for your loved one on Valentine’s Day is usually called a box of chocolates. But technically, they are probably bonbons. Bonbons have a…
February is American Heart Month: Your body’s power plant
Your body’s powerhouse: The heart Located behind the breastbone and in the middle of the rib cage, the heart is the body’s most protected organ. This…
Flowers by the numbers
In 2022, lovers and friends spent more than $2.3 billion on flowers for Valentines Day, according to Statista, the equivalent of the all-time high in…