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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...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Do you ever talk to yourself?
Yes, I do sometimes.
I wasn’t talking to you.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. After her funeral, Lori Bell rode to the cemetery in her...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m planning to move later this year to be closer to my youngest son and his family. I’ve lived in the same state for decades, so I’m a little nervous about how this might affect my Medicare coverage. Will I need to change plans or take any special steps to avoid gaps?
--...
The school year has started and the first couple of weeks we really try and get our classroom community organized. From learning names, meeting new friends and getting back into the routine of “School” it is just a super busy time for all of us.
This year we were asked to write an essay for our...
Heartland: “The Best of the Old and the New from Midwest Kitchens” by Marcia Adams (1991, Clarkson Potter Publishers, NYC) is a glossy, full-color cookbook featuring what they consider the Midwestern states. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin each have a section. Now,...
The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in September 1926.
• One hundred people lose their lives in Spain on September 1 due to flooding from storms. The storms come after a 55-day drought.
• The funeral...
Dear Editor,
Taylor Wettach is running for Iowa State Auditor. He states “public office should be about service and responsibility – not power, self-protection and greed.”
I’m supporting Taylor Wettach as Iowa State Auditor. I've spent the last couple of years worried about greedy, abusive use...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Want to hear your horoscope?
Sure, why not?
It says, “Your generosity will glow like 10,000 fireflies after you buy pie for everyone in the cafe.”
I don’t believe my horoscope says that.
Have you always had such deep-seated trust issues?
Driving by Bruce’s...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which flu vaccine is best for seniors this fall and whether there are any other recommended vaccines I should get?
--Trying to Stay Healthy
Dear Trying,
If you’re 65 or older,...