Whenever I fly, I do my best to dress somewhat professionally, even if I’m only heading out to see a friend for a brief visit. My travel outfits aren’t fancy—a nice top and a skirt (the latter going no longer than the knee so I don’t get pulled over by TSA)—but they do look respectable….
Baseball Book Classics
Many people have a soft spot for baseball, America’s national pastime. Although having some enthusiasm for the sport won’t hurt, the following books are likely to be a hit even with those who don’t have a special interest in the game. For young children is Earnest L. Thayer’s classic baseball poem, “Casey at the Bat,”…
How to Slow Down This Summer
Ah, summer. It’s time to relax, unwind, and enjoy long summer days sipping lemonade without a care in the world. That ideal vision may seem elusive to many of us, but we can capture its essence more often this season if we try. Stop Hurrying Maybe you’re a parent who just completed the marathon known…
Film Review: ‘Here. Is. Better’
Not Rated | 1h 35m | Health, Documentary | June 23, 2023 Although the term “shell-shocked”—the now-archaic term for combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD]—is not that far in the rearview mirror, the fact that PTSD can materialize out of many other stressful situations other than combat is only recently becoming clear to the general public. Many…
Is The Theory Behind MLS Still Valid?
Dear Monty: My neighbors are trying to sell their home. They have used two different agents and have yet to be successful. There have been three showings in six months. They reduced the price because they wanted to sell. The second agent told them three months ago that the price was right and nothing with…
6 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes From Ruining the Party
Just as you are about to indulge in some well-deserved downtime on the patio with friends or family on a lazy summer evening, you hear that familiar whining buzz or feel a little nip on your exposed skin. Then, suddenly everyone is slapping and smacking themselves and running for cover. You can keep mosquitoes from…
Family Who Fled California Celebrate July Fourth on Ranch by Flying Flags All Along Highway Fence Line
Moving from California to God’s country to start a ranch was a game changer for the young family. On this particular July Fourth, the couple who left Orange County for Wyoming five years ago will celebrate their newfound freedom in Star Valley, on land where they raise their own cattle. Today, the Rhodes family will…
This Confetti Gooey Butter Cake Is the Mashup Dessert of Your Childhood Dreams
By Nicole Rufus From TheKitchn.com I don’t know if I’ve ever had as much fun developing a recipe as I did with this confetti gooey butter cake, which is inspired by the classic Midwestern dessert. The abundance of rainbow sprinkles largely contributes to the fun factor, but I have to say that eating the cake…
Architecture: Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
“You enter a large and spacious hall or vestibule, the walls covered with a very splendid French paper—beautiful scenery, figures, etc.—the floor an oil cloth. … To the right are two large, handsome rooms furnished in fashionable and genteel style, … [and] to the left is the dining room and chamber. There was no splendor…
Kentucky WWII Centenarian Receives Service Medals 78 Years After Service
U.S. Army Air Force World War II veteran Edwin Smith received his military service medals nearly 78 years after he completed his service to our county. In a small ceremony at his home in Glasgow, Kentucky, Congressman Brett Guthrie presented Smith with the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the World War…
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