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My love of vintage recipe books is almost lifelong. I began collecting cookbooks at age 15 (back in the dark ages) because of a gift from my mother. I grew up in the restaurant business so I was surrounded by food 24/7. I have noticed, however, that many old church or community-style cookbooks don’...
The Iowa Newspaper Association is presenting a monthly feature in Iowa’s newspapers, inviting political leaders of each party to offer perspec- tives on different subjects. This month’s topic: “Property Taxes & Funding Local Services - What principles should guide property tax policy in Iowa,...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I bought an encyclopedia.
A set of encyclopedias?
No, I bought one volume at a garage sale. Let me know if you need to know anything from rabbits to the Ryukyu Islands.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech savvy. How does Medicare cover these kinds of appointments?
--Trying to Keep Up
Dear Trying,
You’re certainly not alone. Many older adults are running...
While Americans celebrated their nation’s founding on July 4, Canadians have held their own celebration at the start of July.
Canadians celebrate the creation of Canada each year on July 1. Canada Day commemorates the union of the territories of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into the...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Weasel thinks he’s royalty.
What gave him that idea?
He ate at a Burger King, drank a Royal Crown Cola, went on a Princess Cruise, bought Duke’s Mayonnaise, and ate at a Dairy Queen in just two weeks.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I had a living will/advance directive prepared about 10 years ago documenting my end-of-life medical wishes, but I’ve read that these documents are often ignored. What can you tell me about this?
--Troubled Tina
Dear Tina,
Yes, unfortunately, that can happen. Living wills aren...
My love of vintage recipe books is almost lifelong. I began collecting cookbooks at age 15 (back in the dark ages) because of a gift from my mother. I grew up in the restaurant business so I was surrounded by food 24/7. I have noticed, however, that many old church or community-style cookbooks don’...
I scored an old cookbook from the First Baptist Church of Clark’s Grove, Minnesota. It was hiding on a shelf in a thrift shop and called my name as I sat near the bookcase. There is no publication date indicated but the flyleaf tells us the recipes were compiled by the Senior High Baptist Youth...
Inheriting a fondness for flags and the Fourth
By JoAnn Lower
The Fourth of July at Grandpa and Grandma’s house began with my brothers and I forming a porch brigade. Armed with paint scrapers and buckets of sudsy water we scraped peeling paint from the curvy columns and scrubbed the squeaky floor...