The Ides of March... What the heck is an Ide, anyway? Well, if you watched or read Shakespeare’s play, “Julius Caesar,” you might remember a soothsayer warning Caesar to “Beware the ides of March.” But Shakespeare didn’t invent the term. The word “ides” refers to a particular lunar phase. In this [...]

Here’s another hot trend from Japan in the spirit of Marie Kondo’s “de-cluttering movement…” It’s not about “sparking joy” when considering whether to keep or toss the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years. Instead, it’s focused on your finances and getting them under control. The approach is called “Kakeibo,” and it [...]

Way back when Adam West ruled the airwaves as the Caped Crusader, his arch-nemesis “The Riddler” would pose puzzles that, unless solved in time, would lead to dire consequences in ever-endangered Gotham City. In that spirit – albeit absent any hint of danger – are three fun riddles posed recently online [...]

Name a treat so commonplace, so under-valued, yet so delightful as the marshmallow. I’m here today to sing their praises – they deserve a higher status on the many-stepped ladder of culinary delights. Their history dates to the ancient Egyptians, nearly 4000 years ago. The name comes from the “Mallow” species [...]

Well, this year’s Oscars are now history. The winners are probably still basking a bit in the glory of that little gold statue. The losers are likely still licking their wounds… just a wee bit. BUT – even if you didn’t take home the gold, just for being nominated, you received [...]

In the classic film, “Singing in the Rain,” one of the most beloved scenes is when Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds perform a happy pre-coffee dance routine to the tune of “Good Morning.” There’s nothing like a healthy dose of tap dancing to ramp up your morning… but for [...]

There’s an old saying that “the journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” It’s so true. Far too often, we look far off to some future goal or dream that today seems totally unattainable. But the truth is, we can accomplish amazing things IF we’re only willing to take [...]

“The best part of waking up…” COFFEE Yup, for java-fanciers of all stripes, there’s really nothing that beats having that fresh, steaming cup of delicious joe to greet the sunrise. Now, you don’t have to be a coffee snob either to enjoy that daily brew – sales of instant coffee are [...]

If you’re an old-timer, you probably remember that song, “How Much Is That Doggy In the Window?” Well, you don’t need to just “hope” that doggy’s for sale. Rover and everything involved with keeping him healthy, happy, and a beloved part of the family has become a massive industry here in [...]

There’s little doubt politics is a minefield of controversy and division. Never fear, this message won’t dip even a toe into those waters… Instead, I’m going to share a research finding that ALL sides of the political spectrum seem to agree heartily upon… And I’ll wager you won’t think it surprising [...]