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A mere 55 years after his death, the U.S. government has restored J. Robert Oppenheimer’s security clearance, which the Atomic Energy Commission had taken away from him in 1954, declaring him … more
Hey Taylor - I’m toying with the idea of selling my truck. On the one hand, I can’t imagine parting with this beauty. On the other, I can hardly afford the monthly payments and gas is … more
Dear Dietitian, I am confused about whole grains. Some information tells me to eat lots of whole grains, but others say fiber is important in a healthy diet. Which is it? Ray Dear Ray, … more
  Toni, My problem is different than most couples that I read about in the Toni Says® Medicare column. I am finding out that my company’s group health plan is not paying for … more
Before football coaches have gone any distance in the minefield-laden careers they’ve chosen, they learn that the welcome mat--so warmly extended before their first game--often is jerked away … more
My father turns 91 years old next month. Wow! That’s over nine decades of living! Tomorrow being Father’s Day, I want to share with you about my awesome father. As amazing as it … more
Yesterday morning, I’m standing in front of my bathroom mirror, checking out my brush job on my hair. Well, pitiful, just pitiful! There’s just getting less and less hair up there! And … more
Dear Readers, You may have heard about an innovative approach to dietary intervention known as precision nutrition (PN). This approach includes individualized meal planning based on your DNA. It … more
Hey Taylor - I recently read about apps that can help fix your credit score. I’m wondering if this is another scam or if it’s worth looking into. Hey Meredith - I was just … more
Dear Toni, I am a confused Baby Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision in November when I turn 65. I do not know where to start or what to do. Can you please help simplify this … more
When I began writing weekly more than two decades ago, I informed readers that they could expect occasional recipes worthy of clipping, putting under magnets on refrigerator doors or placing toward … more
The Silent Majority. You hear about them, but do you know anything about them? This special group was born between 1930 & 1946 = 16 years. In 2022, the age range is between 76 & 92. Are you, … more
He had been waiting for over a year and had traveled for two days to be able to play a simple round of golf on the legendary elite golf course.   It was the first hole and he was given the honor … more
University admission standards have been a bone of contention in higher education for nearly two centuries. Before the progressive movement in the United States, admission to public and private … more
Regarding Wanda Mitchell There’s only so much an obituary can say. Wanda Mitchell was a hug waiting to happen. If you crossed her path (assuming you were behaving) you left it with a smile … more
Dear Readers, When it comes to weight loss, we’d all like an instant solution. Many of us have tried a fad diet, myself included. Many years ago, I was on a diet that required a strict … more
Hello Toni, I have been laid-off. My husband, Art, who is 70, has been covered under my company’s insurance for the past 10 years. I have opted not to take my company’s COBRA offer, … more
Hi Taylor - I’m moving out on my own for the first time since graduating college, and I wondered if you had any tips for finding an affordable apartment? It all seems so overwhelming, and … more
My aged Uncle Mort sometimes stumbles across what he calls “business opportunities,” not unlike hogs stumbling over acorns every now and again. He claims that an epiphany experienced … more
**This piece is by Michael Gartner, editor of newspapers and past president of NBC News. In 1997, he won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. It is well worth reading, and a few good chuckles … more
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