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Kim Jacobs

Honoring U.S. Veterans on November 11, 2021: How and Why

Each year on November 11, Veteran’s Day honors the men and women who have served in the United States Military. According to the US Census Bureau, there are currently more than 21...

Pain at the Pump: How to save on gas

The rising price of gas has been a frequent topic over the last 6 months. Gas prices affect most everyone.  Fortunately, there are steps to take to make it a bit easier...

Conquering Clutter

No one knows how long clutter has been a problem for humanity, but it’s likely that ancient people looked around their caves and thought, “We have GOT to get rid of some...

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

For many of us, baseball is the all-American sport. Baseball has given us idioms ("touch base," "out in left field," and "batting a thousand"), classic movies (Field of Dreams, Major League, and...

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

A 121 page Alzheimer’s Association report, 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, provides information about Alzheimers, dementia and related topics including treatment, risks, statistics, caregivers and more. This article summarizes the report. What...

Day Trips

For many of us, baseball is the all-American sport. Baseball has given us idioms (“touch base,” “out in left field,” and “batting a thousand”), classic movies (Field of Dreams, Major League, and...

Beyond the Bunny – April’s religious holidays

When we think of spring holidays, the Easter Bunny comes to mind. But other religious celebrations take place in the spring. In the United States, in April 2022,  four of these celebrations—...

Tax Dollars, Working for Seniors

By Kim Jacobs As an inevitable part of our lives, we pay taxes. And while it's seldom something we enjoy, the programs financed by our tax dollars provide crucial benefits to our society,...

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