The joys of following local sports
He looks so young. He has a baby face, but he doesn’t know it. His hair done all in braids. Wiry and strong. His team is down three points. Send him in,…
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Is your knee pain coming from your back?
The bad pain in your knee could be telling you something. It could be telling you that you have a bad back. These are two parts of the body that may seem…
Rock out with headphones that can fit over hearing aids
It’s your music. It’s always going to be your music. And you want to rock on. Two problems. You don’t want to blast the neighbors (very thoughtful) and…
Choose the perfect area rug
If your living room or bedroom are looking a little tired these days, don’t start planning to redecorate just yet — an area rug might be a quick and much…
Bread in a bag: An edible at-home science experiment
If you’re looking for a fun, educational, kid-friendly activity to absorb the kids on a dreary winter afternoon, bread might be the answer. With just a…
Ice dams can damage walls in the attic and living space in the house
Step outside the day after it snows and see how your roof looks. If you see that snow has melted on one or more parts of the roof, watch out! You could…
Winter is a great time to get a jump on spring gardening
January is the off-season for most gardens, but the work still continues, with plenty of tasks to be accomplished before the heavy lifting begins in the…
The once-a-year to-do
What should you try to accomplish in 2022? Goals don’t have to all be mountains, but when we plan the little, necessary things, it can make our lives…
Putting words to racial justice
Like no other leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. demanded a better nation, one committed to eliminating the scourge of racism through nonviolent…
Winter sports combine fun with calorie burn and strength building
Winter sports such as ice skating, snowboarding and snowshoeing are enjoying a boom, in part because they’re a perfect way to have fun and make friends….