Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for choosing a good active adult housing community?
To say the global pandemic rocked the world in horrific ways would be to put it mildly. We might never know the full extent of grief, anger and loss, but for certain, we’ve been forever changed for having come through this season of our lives. This is my story.
This week, I have been busy sewing for nephew Benjamin’s wedding, which will be next week.
For this mother of two young, world-class whiners, the techniques described in the booklet seemed way too simple to be effective, the promised results too good to be true.
Health and Home
This week, I have been busy sewing for nephew Benjamin’s wedding, which will be next week.
Hello, this is Lovina’s daughter Verena. It’s Tuesday evening, and I decided to write Mom’s column. The sun is shining nicely, and there’s a nice breeze flowing.
On Thursday, Aug. 11, the Kankakee Kultivators will present Dee Pinski and her team of expert floral arrangers for all who would like to learn “How To Transform Flowers from Your Own Garden into Beautiful Indoor Arrangements.”
Dear Dave: I finished college a couple of years ago, and I have a good job making $65,000 a year. The only debt I have is about $5,000 remaining on a car loan, and I am paying that off as quickly as possible.
You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does all of that come from? I know I emptied all pockets, and I’m certain I did not wash a bag of pillow stuffing.
On July 15, our family all gathered here for supper in honor of our 29th anniversary.
Everyday Cheapskate
To say the global pandemic rocked the world in horrific ways would be to put it mildly. We might never know the full extent of grief, anger and loss, but for certain, we’ve been forever changed for having come through this season of our lives. This is my story.
For this mother of two young, world-class whiners, the techniques described in the booklet seemed way too simple to be effective, the promised results too good to be true.
Clearing out the Clutter
In this month's Clearing Out the Clutter, Beth Randall writes of how to keep mail neatly organized. Read more
In this month's Clearing Out the Clutter, Beth Randall writes of staying cool in the heat by organizing your kitchen. Read more
In this month's Clearing Out the Clutter, Beth Randall writes of how to create a filing system for user manuals. Read more
In this month's Clearing Out the Clutter, Beth Randall talks how to avoid containers that do nothing but collect clutter. Read more
Life Editor Taylor Leddin's weekly column:
Pet of the Week
Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips on choosing a good adult day care provider for an elderly parent? My 81-year-old father, who just moved in with me, has dementia and needs attention during the day while I’m at work. — Need Assistance
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good smartphones for older seniors? I would like to get my 78-year-old mother to upgrade to a smartphone but want something that’s easy for her to see and use.
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I will both be retiring in a few years and are interested in relocating to a warmer climate but could use some help.
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve had mild tinnitus for years, but when I got COVID-19 in January, it got worse. Are there any treatments you know of or can recommend that can help? — Almost 60
Lovina's Amish Kitchen
This week, I have been busy sewing for nephew Benjamin’s wedding, which will be next week. Read more
Hello, this is Lovina’s daughter Verena. It’s Tuesday evening, and I decided to write Mom’s column. The sun is shining nicely, and there’s a nice breeze flowing. Read more
I am excited to share the news of the birth of our seventh grandchild. (Although I consider it No. 10, as I include Ervin’s three children.) Read more
Time keeps going on, and I really need to get this column written. We had a good soaking rain during the night, along with a thunderstorm. The garden needed rain, so it was greatly appreciated. Read more
4 a.m. The alarm rings, and it’s time to start another day. I pack lunch for my husband, Joe, and make him breakfast. Read more
5 Things
- OVER EASY: Celebrate life
- Jealousy undermines woman's relationship with retiree
- How to choose a 55-plus active adult community
- Vangie is her name, and travel is her game
- Drunk uncle crosses the line with kiss
- Teenagers' breakup puts parents in awkward spot
- How I got my kids to stop whining in only 3 days
- Father lies regularly to keep kids in line
- A simple, 3-step budget that can change your life
- OVER EASY: Negative can be positive news
- Elderly mom struggles to adjust to senior living
- Cheap basic cellphone plans for penny-pinching seniors
- When 'free' comes with a price tag
