Maverick makes for a beta pet
We adopted a new member of the family on the 4th of July. His name is Maverick. This process was not without a lot……
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Wash your hands to keep germs away
Someone (my little sister) has given me a summer cold. It is accompanied by fever, cough, sinus pain and fatigue. Though I would like……
Relive the 16-Bit Glory Days for $79.99
I’ll never forget the day we got our Super Nintendo (SNES). I remember it well, because it was completely unexpected. I hadn’t even been……
Running’s amazing, except all the times it isn’t
It’s taken several years, but I finally realized that I’m a creature of habit. This epiphany occurred when I took up running outdoors, like……
Keep pets safe during severe weather
With the severe weather this season, do you have an emergency plan in case something goes wrong? Most people have their go-to bag or……
The search for a full night’s sleep exhausting
Last week, I greeted Jeff with a wake-up plea, “We need a new mattress…please.” Was it fair to hit him with this as his……
Golf makes basketball skills seem better
When people ask me if I’m a golfer, I usually reply, “I own clubs.” That’s because the distinction between someone who can actually swing……
Generation gap, human contact apparent between generations
The other night I was out walking my dog on the path near Kauffman Museum when I met the nicest couple. They had a……
The fortune cookie is calling and I must go
As if facing the harsh reality of having to leave a beach after a sunny vacation is never enough, there is always a nightmare……
Summer brings danger and fun
Summer is here! There are children roaming the streets of Newton! They are unsupervised! They are drinking ice cold sodas and riding bikes while……