Men in Pink
Pink and purple pastels are what’s happening in fashion — for men! The color that was once considered the domain of young girls now graces new men’s…
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Before loaning money to the adult kids Ask yourself these questions
Before you make a major loan to the adult kids, you have to ask yourself five serious questions. The first question is the most important and obvious: Can…
Personal digital assistants: Some uses for seniors
Amazon Echo and Google Home — both Personal Digital Assistants — could be a great help to seniors. Or maybe not. The jury is somewhat out on the…
Good Place to Retire
According to Bankrate, Arlington, VA tops their current list of places to live during retirement. Arlington packs nearly everything a person could want…
Can’t hear the TV? It might not be your ears
Fancy new flat-screen TVs might be smart, or so they say, but their audio is probably worse than the old sets. One reason: Most new TV speakers are not…
Save by paying yourself first
Save, save, save! This is advice everyone hears throughout their lives, mostly from those older than they are. Given that the average American’s saving…
The Echo and jelly beans
On Amazon’s Website a mother who called herself Heidzgo answered a question about the Echo’s ordering capabilities. It seems she had to disable that…
Digital assistants and kids: Small problems
You may love your Amazon Echo for ordering household goods and answering questions, but what is going on when it farts repeatedly? What’s going on is that…
Is your teen a clothes horse? A solution
If your teen loves new clothes, but the bill is getting hefty, it’s time to capitalize on her passion for duds. The online market for used clothes is…
Secret ingredient in Indian cooking
Savory cakes and snacks in traditional Indian dishes often contain an unusual ingredient: Eno. According to the Wall Street Journal, Eno is actually made…