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Don’t Waste Money on Plants That Can’t Stand the Heat
Blazing sun and long, dry days are hard on flowers…and on gardeners. Don’t waste time and money on plants that won’t thrive. Best: Install resilient...
Protect Your Best Friend
We came close to losing a beloved member of our family recently. My stepdaughter’s indoor cat, Healey, made a run for it one night, when...
Focusing on What’s Important in the Digital Age
Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? You’re probably right…and the cause is right in front of you. Digital technology—smartphones, computer screens,...
Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
With the appearance of the artificial intelligence (AI) system ChatGPT—a software program that can answer questions as if you’re chatting with a very intelligent and...
Best Budget Vacations
Booking a vacation that won’t empty your bank account seems almost impossible these days, but there still are some places that give you a lot...
Where to See the Total Eclipse of the Sun
A total eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It will be viewable almost everywhere in North America unless there are clouds. Most places will...
Effective Ways to Handle Conflict
Do you run in the other direction when you see a certain neighbor approaching you on the street? Are you afraid that your anger will...
Spend Less on Your Pets…and Still Keep Them Happy and Healthy
You can give your beloved pets everything they need without going overboard. Here’s how… Health care. Most veterinarians are trained to offer the gold standard...
Help Your Elderly Parents with Their Finances
You just found out that your mother hasn’t paid her utility bill for months, and now her electricity has been turned off. You are not...
Small…But Mighty
I recently made our favorite slow-cooker beef stew recipe. The result was good…but not great. I realized later that it was my own fault—I had...
Disaster-Proof Your Home
Natural disasters took an unprecedented toll on US homes in 2023. As of mid-September, a record 25 floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather events had...
