How Words Manipulate Us… Deceptive language surrounds us! We continually receive words and images that mislead, misinform and try to manipulate an audience. Why do people and institutions present lies to us? Here are some reasons: To sell products To … Continue reading
Category Archives: Useful Stuff
Ten New Word Lists! The Scrabble 7th Edition dictionary has arrived, and here is your update of useful word lists! These update my 6th Edition lists in a previous blog. By “dictionary” I mean the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) … Continue reading
Our Words Can Heal Others… “Person First” is shorthand for a special way to talk about chronic disease. In fact, about anything that makes another person’s life more difficult, day by day or year by year. The idea is, when … Continue reading
A Guest Post by Thomas Quarry… Treasure hunt technology takes one of humanity’s oldest dreams – sudden wealth – and pursues it with modern science and technology. Are you tempted by the get-something-for-nothing bug? Then let this guest post by … Continue reading
Shrimp scampi is an irresistible main course that’s easy to prepare. And since we just discussed the health benefits of garlic and other allium veggies, this recipe is timely as well as tasty. Recipe: Shrimp Scampi with Linguini (Print recipe) … Continue reading
Do Yourself (and Your Heirs) a Favor! Downsize now? For most people we know, the correct answer is yes. Some folks have only a little bit of “too much stuff”: outgrown children’s clothing; two-generations-old Apple electronics; the water skis you … Continue reading
Elder scams are more prevalent than many realize. And most readers of this blog have a relative who is at risk of becoming a victim. Today’s blog points you to an excellent article, better than I could write myself, that … Continue reading
Our Financial Accounts Just Became Less Safe… Two Factor Authentication (2FA) has been widely considered the gold standard for protecting your online accounts. With 2FA, to sign into your account you first provide a password. Then the website texts a … Continue reading
How To Protect Yourself, Family and Friends… Dangerous emails are a fact of modern life. (Note: this version contains additional material added 6/12/2019 – thank you, Charles South!) Almost every day you receive obviously suspicious email messages. Some pronounce you … Continue reading
Select Your Long Term Home Before You Need It! The Best Retirement Community is the third of a three-part series on senior life planning: Best Retirement Location Best Retirement Advice & Support and Best Retirement Community (this blog) Your Best … Continue reading
Where To Find Trustworthy Help The Best Retirement Advice & Support is the second of a three-part series on senior life planning: Best Retirement Location Best Retirement Advice & Support (this blog) and Best Retirement Community (third segment) Finding the … Continue reading
Enhanced by Friends and Trusted Representatives The Best Retirement Location is the first of a three-part series on senior life planning: Best Retirement Location (this blog) Best Retirement Advice & Support (next installment) and Best Retirement Community (third segment) The … Continue reading
A Guest Post by Silvia Watson ‘Tis the season to be jolly, to eat well and – perhaps – to take a digestive aid! An Honorable History Humans have been feasting since primitive times. And they probably needed a digestive … Continue reading
Note from Art: A happy horse? A great idea – but what if you don’t even have a horse? Silvia Watson is a freelance writer and horse lover who offered this article for your help and enjoyment. Here’s why you … Continue reading
Recognizing Aggression, Passive Aggression & Cluelessness Road Rage. You know. That’s a driver who speeds down the interstate. He owns the road. If you’re in front of him and don’t get out of the way, look out! He may try … Continue reading
A Hotel Hacker Drove Me To Lock Up My Website! Website security is probably not among your top ten concerns. But it’s high on my list today, and will probably be on your radar during the next year. Why will … Continue reading
The Saga of My Narrow Escape, and How You Can Protect Yourself A hotel hacker attacked me during my recent vacation trip. For my bottom line recommendations, you can skip the details and go right to the conclusions: Protect your … Continue reading
A Guide For Getting What You Need, and Nothing That You Don’t Today we want the best TV & video all the time, everywhere! TV, especially cable TV, is the service we love to hate. How can we get the … Continue reading
A Guide For Getting All You Need, and Nothing That You Don’t [Revised and Improved!] The best Internet is almost like breathing the best air, or eating the best food. Essential to modern life! However (unlike air and food), Internet … Continue reading
Americans’ fear of road accidents doesn’t quite measure up to their fear of terrorism and guns. Nevertheless, it is still considerable and rightfully so. During 2017, motor vehicle deaths in the country topped 40,000, equating to approximately 3,333 per month. … Continue reading