Tag: Life & Tradition

Film Review: ‘Red Notice’: Reynolds, Gadot, and Johnson Display Winning Chemistry

PG-13 | 1h 55min | Action, Comedy | 5 November 2021 (USA) Three of the hottest performers in the movie business right now—Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, and Dwayne Johnson—have worked as part of ensembles (the “X-Men,” “DC Comics,” and “Fast & Furious” franchises) before, but are usually solo leads in their other ventures. To get all three of them to star in…


Horse Show and Polo Etiquette

Horse shows and polo matches are exciting, high-energy events. But if you’ve never attended such an event, how do you know how to behave and what to wear? Your “polite society” guide has the answers. What to Expect Spectators at horse shows are often seated in stadium seats located above and a fair distance away…


Tiny, Mighty Cleaning Brushes, Natural Ant Repellant, and More Great Reader Tips

Planting a backyard vegetable garden is a terrific idea, but it can be a pricey—and time-consuming. Today’s first reader has a great tip: Let the master gardeners foot the bill and do all the work while you have a laid-back summer. Then show up to get in on the harvest. It’s all perfectly legal, and…


A Loudoun County Warrior at Peace

On June 22, 2021, more than 250 residents of a Virginia county piled into a local school board meeting. Most of them were there to voice their objections to a controversial critical race theory curriculum as well as proposed pro-transgender rules. Jon Tigges, a Loudoun County resident, was one of the concerned parents. He was…


Be an Icebreaker, Not an Icemaker

Most of us pay attention to our appearance. We may wear sweats and sandals around the house, but we put on appropriate attire when we head out for work at the bank. At the restaurant, we take a quick glance in the bathroom mirror to make sure the teeth aren’t showing a bit of salad….


The Family Table: In Praise of Family Dinners

Submitted by Patricia Clemens, Port Angeles, Washington A few weeks ago, a grandson was visiting from several hundred miles away. At an evening meal with uncles, aunts, and cousins, his father said, “Now one of your wishes for this trip has come true: You got to have a family dinner.” It reminded me of the…


Man Proposes to Girlfriend at Hospital Bedside Moments After She Wakes Up From Month-Long Coma

A man gave his girlfriend something extra to fight for when he proposed at her hospital bedside, moments after she woke from a month-long coma. Laying eyes on the man she loves after 30 days in the dark, she said yes. Public health student Viktoria Cupay, 25, has had lupus since 2016, an incurable autoimmune…


Ancient Tales of Wisdom: Correcting One’s Wrongdoings Changes One’s Fate

Ancient tales of wisdom remind us of the traditions and moral values that have been treasured all over the world. We hope the stories and messages in our Tales of Wisdom series help uplift the hearts and minds of our readers. This retold tale, “Correcting One’s Wrongdoings Changes One’s Fate,” is one of many audio…


Man Who Lived in Jungle 40 Years With ‘Superhuman’ Survival Skills Sees Big City, Ocean for First Time

Movies have been made, books written, and urban legends told of humans living deep in the jungle—like Tarzan—having little or no contact with other humans, nor modern society, for decades. Few will ever have a chance to meet a real-life Tarzan—though one emerged from the jungles of Vietnam relatively recently. And he shared his survival…


Selecting the Right Brush Makes Painting Easier

Dear James: I have a box of old paintbrushes here, but should get new ones for my remodeling projects? With so many options in the paintbrush aisle, what type is best to buy? —Jose M. Dear Jose: As you have funds, there are typically at least several dozen different sizes, bristle types, and shapes in…