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The cooks’ famous mythical friend, Betty Crocker, “wrote” a little booklet titled “Foods Men Like!” (1970, Western Publishing Company, Inc, Racine, Wisconsin). WOW, that would certainly be politically incorrect in 2023 but when this book hit the grocery stores in1970 attitudes were vastly...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Here’s your gift. Forgive the brown paper bag. I don’t like to spend money on wrapping paper.
It’s the gift I gave you last year.
I don’t like to spend money on gifts either.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass...
Dear Savvy Senior,
My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parent’s financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mid-eighties. What’s the best way to handle this and what all should we know?
Apprehensive Daughter
Dear Apprehensive...
Dear Editor,
I grew up in Richfield Springs, New York, a community about the size of Northwood. West Winfield was the next little village to the west of us. The West Winfield Star is their weekly paper and because I write for them I have a subscription. An article jumped out at me this week that...
With Christmas behind us, it’s time to think about that favorite of holidays, New Year’s Eve. It’s a time to look back on what we did..or didn’t do…last year, how we learned from those experiences and what we want to do to start off a fresh new chance at life. When I entertain on the New Year...
With the new year many may be considering their resolutions. For those that might resolve to be more informed about holiday traditions, here’s a few facts about New Year’s traditions
The history behind popular New Year’s traditions
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are a time to both reflect on...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I had the hiccups, so I stood on one foot, flapped my arms and yodeled. It never fails.
To cure your hiccups?
No, to make everyone laugh at me.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me...
Dear Savvy Senior,
How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active.
Sad Spouse
Dear Sad,
I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets...
Gooseberry Patch cookbooks are always top-notch. One of the reasons is that the publishers use the “reader/contributor” style to fill their books with the tried and true recipes readers have submitted. And, since no one wants to ever have his or her name on a bad recipe for all the world to see,...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I want socks or underwear for Christmas.
Why would you want those things?
Because I never get what I want.
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting redux
I’m afraid I’ll get nothing for Christmas.
That’s great news.
How is that great news?
Nothing lasts...