Sweltering Summer

Many places around the globe are in “over-heating” mode as I type this. Happily, there is a Lot of information available about ways to keep your body cool, from drinking and/or submerging in cool water to visiting a cooling center....

Adjusting Our Expectations

This post of mine appeared in anewscafe.com in December. I am reposting here in case you missed it, since Valentine’s Day is coming, and then St. Patrick’s and Easter before you know it. These tips have helped me enjoy any...

Penlight or Spotlight?

Where I live, this is “skunk season”. Before you let your dog out at night, it’s a good plan to illuminate your backyard and check for unwanted visitors. Why do I know that? …Yes. You guessed it. One night it...