The winter storm we had in the Seattle area was our worst in decades. On the first night of the storm, my power went out at 11:30 p.m. I spent the night in the cold, then barely got out of the driveway the next morning to find someplace warm. I... Read more →
What are your plans for Presidents’ Day? Enjoying a day off? Exercising? Reading? Binge-watching TV programs? Shopping? Working? Cleaning house? I bet not many people are thinking about their favorite president today or about citizen participation to help our government work better. Again this year, I’ve been seeing the Mount... Read more →
Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day sometimes fall within a few days of each other, so sales covering both holidays often are offered. Presidents’ Day is a big sale holiday, and it’s a good time to stock up on home goods, electronics, and clothing. DealNews offers the following list of what... Read more →
Photo: Kelvin Eng Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are recalling about 106,683 Ridgeline sport utility trucks because they could catch fire after being washed in a car wash. In 2017, 2018, and 2019 Ridgeline trucks, the acid from car wash soaps could cause the fuel pump feed... Read more →
Boomer bloggers are in escape mode whether it’s from the cold, from their comfort zones, or from doing things that don’t benefit them. They’re remedying their situations by being a snowbird and going to South Carolina and Florida, going on walking tours to reduce stress, mastering the art of career... Read more →
Student loan debt is now the second-largest debt in the United States with only mortgage debt higher. And, since 2013, most people aren’t able to discharge their student loan debts through bankruptcy. That’s what makes a report from the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education,... Read more →
Drinking two or more diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, among postmenopausal women, according to research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association. While this study identifies an association between... Read more →
It’s the big day for sweethearts. Fewer people are celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, 50 percent which is down from 55 percent last year. Of those celebrating, 18 percent are giving the gift of jewelry; 34 percent, an evening out; 18 percent, clothing; 35 percent, flowers; 52 percent, candy; 15... Read more →
Like most people, I love chocolate – any kind of chocolate. A box of chocolate from the supermarket or drug store is fine with me. However, I really enjoy Belgium chocolate when I visit my daughter in Madrid. So, since I’m not a chocolate connoisseur, I read a dozen articles... Read more →
Romance scams are different from other scams. Fraudsters prey on lonely people looking to connect with someone, and the scam can often take months to develop to the point where money changes hands. The emotional harm to the victim can be even more painful than the money lost. The use... Read more →