Daylight Savings Time (DST) has been something we’ve all experienced for as long as we can remember. In March we set our clocks forward an hour to begin the period known as Daylight Savings. In November, we set them back again by an hour, to end it. This setting of clocks behind or ahead affects …
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Have you ever had a week where it seemed you kept hearing random things that made you roll your eyes, shake your head or drop your mouth? It’s been one of those weeks around here. The random, crazy facts just seemed to keep piling up, until there were enough of them swirling around in my …
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life. That is, after the first trimester symptoms have passed! The second trimester usually brings relief, and mom starts to look with hope to the birth of her baby. A renewed sense of energy kicks in, and she starts to think about things such as: will my …
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The housing market of 2021-2022 was crazy. Interest rates were at an all-time low, and prices for houses got incredibly high simply through bidding wars. But what about now? It’s nearing the end of 2023 and interest rates have skyrocketed. So housing prices have probably dropped significantly, right? Wrong. This is still a seller’s market, …
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If you completed at least an elementary level education, you’re no doubt familiar with the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In short, the Bill of Rights is comprised of the first 10 amendments of the Constitution. However, you may have gone through four years of college and still not know that there is …
The Latin phrase “ultra vires” is literally translated as “beyond the power.” Many legal scholars who are well-versed in the U.S. Constitution use this phrase to describe the frequent actions of the federal government. One might argue that not all government intervention is bad, which we will touch on later in this post. However, the …
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I enjoyed researching this topic because I love learning from the elders in our population. My Italian grandfather lived to be 106. When he was 90, he could still do 100 pushups. When he became a centenarian (someone who lives to 100 or beyond) he went to Kennywood Park, a famous amusement park in Pittsburgh, …
A person can appear perfectly healthy yet have an underlying, potentially serious, health condition. More often than not, however, if you have an illness or disease, your body will let you know. You will develop symptoms. When it comes to things like heart disease, symptoms might not always be what you’d expect. In fact, sometimes …
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Do you like ping pong? Have you ever played tennis or badminton? (And, yes, it’s “bad-minton,” not “bad-mitten”—you’re welcome.) Anyway, if you take various aspects of these three sports and blend them into a hybrid game, you get one of the fastest-growing athletic trends to sweep the nation since the 1970s, when it was first …
In the wake of the recent tragedy on a popular Hawaiian island, more than 1,000 people (including many children) are missing. At least 30,000 people evacuated the area when “wildfires” began to rip through the area. The current death toll of the disaster is more than 100. Deepest sympathy and condolences go out to those …
Summer 2023 is winding to a close. Students and teachers are returning to school. Families are taking their final jaunts to the seashore. Everyone is having as much fun as they can before cooler months and rigorous schedules set in. While all this fun is occurring, however, there is a fearmongering voice lingering in the …
Well, here we go again. Supposedly a new variant of Covid is running amok, and the powers that be are pushing the masks again. Never mind that there are still people who, for the last three years, have worn a face mask everywhere they have gone out in public. Now, the pressure is on for …
Every household has chores that need to be done, and this is especially true if that household includes children. In fact, the more people who live in a household, the more work there is in general. More people make more messes. There are more dishes, more laundry, more trash. There is more dust, more dirt, …
In today’s modern world, there’s much ado about the idea of birthing at home. Since the 1930s, the majority of women birth at hospitals, with only 1.5% of births currently happening at home. With the regression in home births came a lot of aggression toward them, as if home birth was all of the sudden …
When I was growing up, it seemed to be a given within society that after you graduated high school, you went off to college. The idea was that you must obtain a higher education in order to become a productive member of society. Leaving home to attend University is how you did just that. In …
Ever since the boom beginning toward the end of the 2020, the real estate market has been a seller’s playground. Many sellers took advantage of this trend, especially through 2021 and 2022, earning record profit, even for houses that some owned only for a year or two. Interest rates were at a significant low, which …
It’s an exciting time in your life. You’re about to embark on the journey of buying or selling a home, or maybe even both. You take to the internet to search for the perfect realtor. Or perhaps you have one already in mind: a friend of a friend, or a family member. In any case, …
Have you ever had a dream? I don’t mean the kind that befalls you as you sleep, bringing dragons or a giant ice cream, or some random stranger you’ve never met into your mind. I mean the kind that fills your heart, possibly from a young age, about your future. Maybe it’s something you’ll do …
It’s the height of travel season. Will you be going away? Whether traveling alone, with friends or with your entire family, this post is for you. These vacation tips can help you boost the joy of travel while minimizing stress. Have you ever returned home from a trip saying that you need a vacation to …
I have a confession to make. I’m a little bit obsessed with mugs. I especially like unique mugs, and most of the time, I won’t buy a set of matching ones. Most of my mugs have some sort of story, or some special meaning to them. I also like certain ones for tea, and certain …
Whether you live in a small town or along the coast of a popular U.S. tourist town, in the mountains or a thriving metropolis, safety should always be a top priority. This is especially true when you’re in public, as well as when you have to travel alone. Many times, criminals lurk in the shadows. …
Eggs are America’s number one favorite breakfast item. They’re so versatile, which makes the possibilities for breakfast endless: omelets, french toast, Eggs Benedict, egg-in-a-cage. Or maybe you like them scrambled, sunny side up, or hard boiled? In recent months, the price for conventional (store-bought) eggs has fluctuated. It saw a steep increase in 2022 due …
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Girls are interesting, aren’t they? Having a daughter is like a crazy, wild, joyful ride through life, that leaves you breathless and in awe. If you have more than one daughter, you also might realize that girls aren’t all the same, and none of them come with instruction manuals. If you’re a mother, (as opposed …
Family quarrels have been around forever. Remember Cain and Abel? We all have moments in our family life when we disagree or have hurt feelings over something that happened between us and a sibling or parent. But what is the right way to handle these difficult times? Many families have a family member who gives …
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QR, or “Quick-Access,” codes have become the thing to use these days in conveying information, for pretty much anything you can think of. From restaurant menus, to job opportunities, to product labels, QR codes are the go-to for access to info. But manufacturers are now using QR codes more pervasively in food labeling. More specifically, …
It’s happening! All across the country, the tassels are flipping, mortarboards are being tossed on high school and college campuses. Grade school kids are dashing out the front doors of their school buildings on the last day of school to being their 2023 summer break. It’s time to start planning some family fun! If you’re …
Long ago, a typical evening in middle class America included children playing outside, adults sitting on porches (watching those children), people taking leisurely strolls, walking dogs or stopping to chat with neighbors. Today, there’s a chance (perhaps even a likelihood) that you might drive through a suburb some evening and not see any people. Okay, …
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Chances are, if you’ve ever eaten candy, you have probably consumed products made by the iconic confection company, Mars Wrigley. The company prides itself on making candy the same way the original owner, Frank C. Mars did, which is “one piece at a time.” This corporation also publicizes its supposed “rigorous” testing for quality, taste …
Spring time’s claim to fame isn’t only beautiful flowers and budding trees or butterflies. It’s a time of year when people love to deep clean their homes or redecorate. If you have a living room that is relatively small in size, you might experience a bit of cabin fever toward winter’s end. Besides heading outdoors …
Many people have health problems nowadays. Some are not even aware of their conditions. They don’t feel well but aren’t sure why. An issue of increasing concern is blood pressure. The term “hypertension” is the medical reference for a condition that increases your risk for heart attack or stroke. Data shows that after age 60, …
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