“The Midas touch,” “Goldfinger,” “The goose that laid the golden egg” – all these phrases are familiar to our culture as, again, gold has taken center stage as an investment tool. Gold has always be...

America’s love of the automobile dates back to the early 20th century. The horseless carriage was born, and Henry Ford revolutionized mass production making them affordable to the masses. The n...

Of all the animals on Earth, the most interesting ones to watch are humans. On this Monday, the total eclipse comes to The World and for a few hours, as it crosses The Americas from southwest to...

“You’ve got to prime the pump, you must have faith and believe.” – Kingston Trio, 1963 Belief is the cornerstone of human existence. It shapes our perceptions, actions and relationships. Faith and bel...

“Everybody needs somebody to lean on.” – Traveling Wilburys (Roy Orbison/Tom Petty) 1988. Lean has multiple meanings from meat with little fat to efficient with little waste, but the Wilburys were...

“The best part of waking up is Folger’s in your cup.” “Folgers is specially blended and mountain grown.” These quotes are from the 1965 to 1986 coffee commercials featuring Virginia Christine, Swedish...

“Renaming the lowest-risk prostate cancers cuts down on overly aggressive treatment.” – Sumathi Reddi. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, a doctor’s bedside manner suffers when th...

“Didn’t need no welfare state, everybody pulled their weight, gee our old LaSalle ran great, those were the days.” –All In The Family, 1971. The LaSalle was a great car, easy to work on and long la...

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World represent remarkable feats of architecture and engineering that have captivated people in antiquity and continue to inspire wonder today. The list was begun...

“You say it’s your birthday. It’s my birthday too. Yeah, they say it’s your birthday; we’re gonna have a good time, I’m glad it’s your birthday! Happy Birthday to you!” –The Beatles, 1968 “Ha...

Sometimes I sit and think and sometimes I just sit. Meditation has shown me that the mind is constantly stirring and it takes an effort on one’s part to keep it gently but resolutely focused. What w...

“Say what you mean and mean what you say.”—George S. Patton. In a recent article, Jamie Lee Curtis added, “But don’t say it mean.” Patton would never have been accused of that ending! The question is...

“Weight loss drugs can change my life but will they solve my eating problem?” ChatGPT tells us that drugs can be a useful tool for some individuals in their weight loss journey, but they should be...

Every single life has worth. The Woods County Genealogical Society is sponsoring a workshop on Friday titled “Writing an Obituary.” Since we are all mortal, should we think about how we will be rem...

According to the Wall Street Journal, New Year’s resolutions are broken by March 1. I have been lucky to make it to Jan. 10 most years. One resolution we should all make is to be on time. According t...

In an article from the Wall Street Journal, Jason Gay recalls his year as an assistant youth soccer coach. As a doting grandparent, I have made many of the same observations. The objective of youth...

Thrifting, the art of scouring second-hand stores for unique treasures, has evolved from a budget-friendly necessity to a sustainable and fashionable lifestyle choice. Rooted in the concept of recycli...

Inflation, recession, hacking and spamming: so much to consider. Electronic transactions have become a key part of our financial environment but we must all use caution. The convenience and rewards...

Inflation, recession, hacking and spamming: so much to consider. Electronic transactions have become a key part of our financial environment but we must all use caution. The convenience and rewards...

How many times have you regretted not having the perfect comeback? The Wall Street Journal says, “The best comeback puts the other person on notice and allows us to stand up for ourselves or s...

Twinkies are near the top of America’s least healthy food pyramid. Sales of packaged snacks such as Ding Dongs, Donettes, and of course Twinkies held up well during the pandemic. Liquor sales were u...

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are becoming household names. Just like Advil, a brand of ibuprofen, they are being recognized as shorthand for a whole class of drugs called semaglutides. Ozempic was dev...

Our oldest granddaughter, Bristol, may require surgery on a knee. There was a time when the name Brock Schnebel would immediately be mentioned. Now that he has retired, there are many competent...

Is the secret of living to 100 just a matter of healthy habits? Experts say “no.” An article by Alex Janin in the Wall Street Journal claims that getting enough sleep, exercising and eating a hea...

Shoplifting, retail theft, referred to by stores as shrinkage, is not victimless crime. It is a prevalent form of stealing that affects businesses and communities worldwide. Shoplifting occurs for var...