I’m a lover of all dogs. But there’s one type of dog that has my utmost respect and appreciation… service dogs. September is National Service Dog Month and I couldn’t let the month pass without giving some recognition to these...
With all the information – and disinformation – we’ve been fed about COVID-19 the last seven months, it’s difficult to keep it all straight. But one message has been pretty consistent throughout. If your immune system is strong, you have...
Did you know that this is an election year? Just kidding. Of course you do. Especially if you live in a "swing state" like me. It's all you're bound to see on TV until November. I'm not going to get...
I've heard a lot of folks say that they can't wait for this pandemic to end so that things can get back to "normal." And while I do miss traveling and hosting parties for family and friends, I don't necessarily...
When I was a kid, my all-time favorite fruit was watermelon. So much so, I used to take some of the seeds and plant them in our garden in the hopes of growing my own, personal supply. Unfortunately, my attempts...
Americans have been dramatically affected by COVID-19 since February. More than seven months later, it’s amazing how much we still don’t know about the virus. Among the continuing mysteries are how long it will last? And whether it will become...
I talk a good game when it comes to health. But if you're in the process of trying to lose a few pounds, know this: I've been there. I am in pretty good shape now, especially "for my age" (whatever...
Have you ever had food poisoning? If you haven't, take my word for it. It ain't pleasant. If you've experienced it, you know exactly what I'm talking about. And you are also not alone. According to the Centers for...
With the official start of fall just a few days away, signs of the new season are all around us. Mums and barrels of hay decorate storefronts. There's a bounty of freshly picked apples at local farmer's markets. And,...
