Since I’ve been busy, I made my birthday list hurriedly. Although I’ve lost some weight recently, I’ve been a size large for decades. For the nightgown I wanted and a hoodie from The Evergreen State College, I just said “large” on my list. The results were way off. The nightgown... Read more →
Be careful if you’re considering getting into the vending machine business. Water Station Management and its representatives are being charged with securities violations for how they operated a company offering and selling water vending machines that were serviced and managed by them for a fee. Nationwide, at least 171 investors... Read more →
If you haven’t checked out your spices in the last year, it’s time to do it as part of your spring cleaning/organization. About 70 percent of consumers only check the expiration or best-buy date on spices “sometimes” — or “not at all,” according to a 2025 survey conducted by Suzy,... Read more →
Although cutting environmental regulations under Trump 2 was expected, it’s difficult to see it occurring related to one of the most dangerous threats to the country’s drinking water. In a reversal of one of the most important public health victories in a generation, the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is... Read more →
Usually, I’m good at limiting my spending at Costco to what I need and what I can eat before it spoils. Costco has the best berries in town. And, they’re the best price, too. I buy the big containers and freeze any I can’t eat quickly. I also buy plant-based... Read more →