Weather column: It wasn’t the nicest weekend for Father’s Day and all the area events this past weekend with the storms. Locally heavy rainfall fell once again across a good share of the state. This c…
Room for one more
By Sandy Holthaus My parents frequently had overnight guests even though our house was small and didn’t have running water until I was six. Sometimes my brother and I would have to tiptoe through a li…
More showers are possible
By Mark Anthony, Meteorologist Weather column: We had a mix of clouds and sun across the area over the weekend. Temperatures were generally in the upper 70s and lower 80s. The warm temperatures and mo…
Warmer air returns
Weather column: It was a breezy but comfortable day on Sunday to close out the weekend. Temperatures were generally in the upper 60s and lower 70s with dew points in the lower 40s. This made for almos…
How to find retiree travel perks
By Jim Miller What types of travel discounts are available to older travelers? I just retired and am interested in learning about travel deals for people over 60. Ready To Go…
Does reducing calories amount to longer life?
By Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC Dear Dietitian, I just read an article that said a permanent 25-30-percent reduction in caloric intake produces anti-aging benefits and results in a longer lifespan. I…
Too many kitties
By Sandy Holthaus When I was little I was afraid of cats. My Grandma Isabelle had kittens that would sit under the stove in the kitchen and paw at our feet as we ran by. Their little claws hurt and sc…
It’s okay to drop a plate now and then
By Jean Doran Matua Those of you old enough to remember the Ed Sullivan Show will get this easily. Plate-spinner. Remember the guy who would spin plates atop long wooden dowels, all while Aram Khacha…
Warm Memorial Day weekend
Please note: this was written at the beginning of the weekend for newspapers with early deadlines.
Weather column: It was a warm Memorial Day weekend for the unofficial kick-off of summer. Temp…
Seven wonders – of life
We’ve all heard of the Seven Wonders of the World. Most of us couldn’t name them all. I couldn’t, so I Googled and discovered I hadn’t even heard of some. Embarrassing, I know. Unfortunately I’m more …