Take care with dog costumes
Maybe your golden retriever would look just like a lion if you put a mane on him for Halloween. Or maybe he would look like a dog being tortured. Dressing…
Category: Seasonal
Labor Day, September 6: Day of Rest
Labor Day originated as ‘a day of rest.’ If you’ve decided to have a relaxing and restful day on September 6, you’ve got the right idea. That’s what the…
The woman behind Grandparents Day
The mover behind a National Grandparents Day was Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the…
Grandparents by the numbers
* The average age of a first-time grandparent is 50. Some can be as young as 38. * Grandparents are more likely to work than people in their same age…
Heart rhythm abnormality on the rise
Atrial fibrillation — also called AFib — is on the rise, with an estimated three million diagnosed adults in the US, according to the New York Times….
Allergy season is the worst in decades
It’s not just your imagination: Allergies really have been more severe this year. Experts chalk this up to a variety of factors, including higher pollen…
International Coastal Cleanup is September 18
Millions help in coastal cleanup More than six million people worldwide will help clean coastal areas in September. The effort is part of the…
Group saves seals from horrible entanglements
The problem of ocean debris Group saves seals from horrible entanglements The ocean seems so big and that little fishing line seems so small, but a lost…
Keeping beaches clean starts with you
* Leave nothing on the beach. * Dispose of everything properly. Bring a trash bag to stow your trash, then properly dispose of the full bag. * Put drinks…
A fair sampling of the best state fair fare
August is state fair time and while we might care who has the best lamb, and we might want to hit the free concert, we will definitely buy fair food — an…