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Have you ever had the Grinch stick a needle in your knee?
When my knees and shoulders started hurting a couple years ago, I went to the Mayo Clinic and asked why do they hurt, and what my future looked like. They ordered x-rays and the Dr. basically said your knees are arthritic. What can we do...
Voters of Worth County District 1,
I am pleased to offer my support for Amy Jorgensen in her run for County Supervisor.
Amy and I have been friends for many years, and if you know Amy you know about her love of horses, a love that she and I share. Through our friendship, I have come to know Amy...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I told my sister that she had drawn her eyebrows too high.
How did she take that?
She looked surprised.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The rain sounded cold. That’s because...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Since my dad passed away last year, my 82-year-old mother has struggled to keep up with her bills. She’s proud and insists on doing things herself, but I worry she’s falling behind. How can I help her manage her finances without upsetting her?
--Concerned Daughter
Dear...
The more I delve into vintage community cookbooks, the more I realize how important cooking was…and is…to many people. And, I learn about organizations I never knew existed when I stumble across one of their books. The Woman’s International Farm and Garden Association, Ind had a branch in Trenton,...
The Iowa Newspaper Association is presenting a monthly feature in Iowa’s newspapers, inviting political leaders of each party to offer perspectives on different subjects. This month’s topic: “Local Control vs. State Consistency - How should Iowa balance local control with the need for statewide...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My twin brother asked if I ever suffer from hallucinations. That was an odd thing to ask.
Why is that odd?
I don’t have a twin brother.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m retired and was a victim of identity theft a while back. I’ve already frozen my credit to protect myself, but I recently heard that I can also “lock” my Social Security number. What exactly does that mean, and is it something I should do?
--Recently Scammed
Dear Recently,...
Soupçon actually means a very small amount, a slight trace, or a hint of something.
Meaning and Usage
• Small amount: People use it to describe a tiny quantity of a physical item, like food ingredients (e.g., “a soupçon of salt” or “a soupçon of milk in coffee”).
This definition, according to...
In more than one conversation recently, I have heard discussion of the benefits of honey in improving reactions to local allergens.
Is there truth to that medical claim? Read on below:
Does local honey alleviate allergies?
Spring and fall are peak times of the year for millions of people to...