Whether it’s using that rice that’s hiding in the back of the cupboard, the bag of garden-fresh tomatoes in the freezer or the carefully canned dilly green beans, now is the time to use the produce you put up for winter or bought extra at the beginning of quarantine. I have a large bag of
Those who have seen “Searching for Sugar Man,” the 2012 Oscar-winning documentary about the search for a long-forgotten but influential ’70s musician from Detroit, will recall its more-or-less happy ending. In a similar vein now comes “The Changin’ Times of Ike White,” another small slice of pop music history with a back story just as
For most, the birth of a new year means a new beginning, a positive outlook. We leave the old year behind (good riddance) and look toward a bright future. We make plans, create new goals and reevaluate where we are and where we’re headed. For the majority of 2020, where we were was home and
Most people dream of warm, sunshine-filled holidays – vacations chock full of waves lapping the shore, cold drinks and tan lines. A little rest and relaxation, a little culture, a little sightseeing, a little luxury. But then, there are those who decide a holiday might be pleasant in a new place, on a new adventure,
We made it to 2021! For many of us, each New Year comes with resolutions for healthier eating. Maybe you’re looking for a few new recipes to jump-start an often daunting process. Each simple change can lead to others … it’s really easier than you might think. It can start with one food group –
When an event occurs that no one could have predicted nor saw coming that ends up having a significantly negative effect on the stock market, it is often referred to as a “Black Swan Event.” Such events almost always cause massive damage and leave the average investor in a state of fear and panic. The
Twenty-million jobs were lost in April due to the shutdown, representing 20 years of job gains. There was a solid recovery early this summer, with 2.7 million jobs created in May and 4.8 million jobs created in June. However, the rate of job creation has steadily declined since then, so that only 245,000 jobs were
I’m sure I am not the only one happy to say goodbye to the year 2020. Goodbye and good riddance! Now it is time to concentrate on a fresh, new year and look for better times on the horizon. My goals for 2021 are a little different than years past. They are usually pretty boring
The No. 1 New Year’s Resolution for 2020 was to eat healthier. Getting more exercise was second on the list. It’s no surprise then, that the first week of January is “Diet Resolution Week.” Right there, you might think that the people who come up with national days, weeks and months are really looking out
When I was introduced to “Cat’s in the Cradle” over the Top 40 airwaves in 1974, I was a teenager who was attracted to Harry Chapin’s wistful song about father-son relationships. When I listen to it now on satellite oldies radio, I connect with it from the other end of the age spectrum, as a
Confession time: My Christmas decorations have been up since November 1, and I am not ashamed. The un-passed-out Halloween candy was still intact and there I was, setting out my various Santa figurines. This is not the first year I have broken out the garland and Stewart tartan early, but this is the earliest I
The year 2020 is coming to an end – a year of forced change, unwanted adjustments and re-learning many different aspects of our lives. Americans know how to work hard and we also know how to play hard. In fact, one of the most difficult aspects of the global pandemic has been our inability to
