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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My family is going to Lake Louise and Banff this year, but I’m not going.
Why not?
I don’t know how to Banff.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The trees were frosted and there...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does.
Bad Back Betty
Dear Betty,
A good “...
“Winning At The Table” (1985) is a hard-cover, coffee table-style cookbook. It was published by the Junior League of Las Vegas, a nationwide philanthropic women’s organization with chapters in many cities that does good works with the money they generate from various projects. Upscale, glossy...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I haven’t seen a single ditch walrus this winter.
What is a ditch walrus?
I don’t know. I’ve never seen one.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. It’s never summer in a snow globe...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are other times of the year beneficiaries can make changes. What can you tell me?
Changed My Mind
Dear Changed,
Yes! The annual Medicare...
Public schools in Iowa are required to have their school board adopt a budget and have it submitted to the county auditor by April 15 each year. One of the main purposes of the budget is to set the maximum level of expenditures the district intends to spend in the next fiscal year. As a citizen of...
It’s been rumored that some people overindulge in rich food and drinks during the holidays. Of course, this would never apply to yours truly but just in case someone is reading this who needs to get a grip on healthier eating, we’ll peek into the “Taste of Home Skinny Instant Pot Cookbook” (2020,...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Have you gained weight?
Yes, I have.
How much?
About 204 pounds since the day I was born.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Mother Nature sharpened her claws and had been...
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With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact the global economy, the current job market is a hot topic in the news cycle...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his affairs so I would like to find out what I need to do after he passes away.
Unsure Nephew
Dear Unsure,
I’m very...