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Minds’ gristmills generally become unhinged--if not totally off the rails--on items of recent history. But their recollection of long-ago happenings may confound friends, and perhaps amaze … more
Marvel Comics loves a trio of superheroes: There is Captain America, Thor and Iron Man as the Avengers Prime and the original Defenders -- Namor, Hulk and Doctor Strange. Your health loves a trio … more
Hello Toni: My husband, David, has been laid-off because of what is happening to the economy and rising gas prices. He is 68 and has never enrolled in Medicare. I am turning 65 this September and … more
If you are feeling down or depressed, do something kind for someone else. Don’t expect any return back and see what happens. In other words, if your life is not fulfilling, take the blessings … more
As the crowning book of the Bible, Revelation stands as a “praise chorus” of God’s personal and victorious self-revelation in Jesus Christ. The book portrays the coming judgment and … more
Clay Center, Kansas – “Women are raped in Zion, young women in the towns of Judah.  Princes are hung up by their hands; no respect is shown to the elders.  Young men are … more
Hey Taylor: I’m in high school and have been taking a class on finances. I’m getting really into the concept of investing and wonder when is the right time to start. Is there a certain … more
In 1845, poetess Elizabeth Barrett tried to count the ways she loved Robert Browning, her suitor and eventual husband. Her heralded message came through with clarity in her poem, “How Do I Love … more
Benjamin Franklin once said, “The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.” So, I hope you take the following words about heart health to heart -- and … more
One hundred and fifty-seven years ago on April 14, 1865 from a Presidential Box at the Ford Theater in Washington, DC, one of our greatest Presidents was enjoying the play, “Our American … more
Fifth and final in a series on philanthropy in higher education Campaigns have become the staple of most non-profit fundraising. The first fundraising campaign in the United States is believed to … more
I’m writing this on Memorial Day morning, 6:23am, 5-30-22. I was blessed again by my time this morning at our Veteran’s Memorial. The wall, the names, the sacrifice, the bricks, the … more
It’s an expression rarely heard these days, perhaps because there are so many lenses through which life-in-a-hurry can be viewed. When’s the last time you heard, “I saw it with my … more
Toni: In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey absolutely devastated my wife. Now, her 84-year-old mother is living in an assisted living facility, and we live over 10 miles away from her. What can we … more
Previously published but updated here as the council is still worthwhile.  High School Graduates — In a few months, millions of people like you, full of hope and anticipation, will … more
Do you add value when you walk into a room? Think about this. When you enter a room do you add or subtract from what is happening in the room? When you leave the room what do you leave … more
Dear Dietitian, I read your response about the nutritional value of canned salmon and thought it was informative. I’m allergic to fresh fish, but I can eat crab, scallops, shrimp, and … more
Hey Taylor: Is it a good idea to open a new credit card just for the rewards? Some of the sign-up bonuses and offers look like really good deals, but I’m not sure I need another credit card. - … more
The memory is lodged in my brain’s recesses, as closely as mistletoe clings to mesquite trees. Our parents--neither with educational opportunities beyond high school--provided commonsense … more
You may think of a cat nap as a short snooze, but cats are actually super-sleepers, often slumbering for 12 to 18 hours a day. That’s healthy for them, but for humans, sleeping more than an … more
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