by Peter Urban and Barbara Stepko, AARP, February 26, 2021 (still relevant, and will be for quite a while) DIY techniques An easy hack is to place a folded tissue between your mouth and t
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7 Things You Never Clean (But Should!)
The dirtiest things in your house might surprise you by Jodi Helmer, AARP, March 22, 2021 When you start spring cleaning, don’t forget to clean these seven essential — and often-ignored —
You Got Your Shot(s). But How Long Will COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Last?
The short answer: It’s hard to predict, but experts say it could be several years by Jennifer Rainey Marquez, AARP, March 30, 2021 So what is likely to happen? Other viruses provide so
Skimm’d from the Couch
On this season of “Skimm’d from the Couch,” meet the changemakers whose names you should know: Dara Treseder, Head of Global Marketing & Communications at Peloton Dr. Laura Forese, Chief
What is a Purple Sea Urchin (and why should you care)?
March 31, 20215:03 AM ET Lauren Sommer Purple sea urchins have exploded in recent years off California, covering the ocean floor in what divers describe as a “purple carpet.” And they devour ke
This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone
Aly Walansky and Isabel Roy Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 But just how often do we need to shut off our smartphones? As opposed to how often you need to shut down your computer, y
High-Fiber Super Foods
Fresh fruit Whole grain bread Vegetables Beans Nuts and seeds Read more HERE.
Equal Pay Day
from AAUW.com Equal Pay Day denotes how far into the new year women must work to be paid what men were paid the previous year. Started by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996, the go
Cast Iron – A Great Way to Cook
I love my cast iron, both those pieces I bought and those that were passed down to me. One of the first things I learned to do was take care of my pans. I had to learn not to soak them in the sink,
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Places to Find Delicious Pie Recipes
In honor of Pi Day, here are some of my favorite pie recipes. Mixed Berry Pie Apple Cream Pie Key Lime Pie Buttermilk Pie Pecan Pie (I use Lyle’s Golden Syrup in place of corn syrup) French
KINTSUGI AND THE ART OF REPAIR
Andrea Mantovani The 400+ year old Japanese art of kintsugi (golden repair) or kintsukuroi (golden joinery) is a pottery repair method that honors the artifact’s u
Second Amendment History
The Second Amendment consists of just one sentence: “A well regulated militia, being necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be i
How to Figure Out Your Curl Type
BY JOANE AMAY April 8, 2020 Decoding your curl type can be confusing. Several different textures can exist on one head alone (talking about my hair – K) which all have to some
How to Protect Your Online Privacy
On internet privacy, be very afraid Limit the personal information you share on social media. Turn on two-factor authentication especially for important accounts. Browse in incognito or privat