An afternoon with John Lewis
It was a warm day sometime around the spring of 1990. I was a freshman at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in the Maryland suburbs just outside D.C., and we had a half day that day. […]
A closer look at BMW’s 2021 X5 hybrid
Drivers of the first generation BMW X5 hybrid (aka, the X5 xDrive40e) will tell you that while the SUV is certainly comfortable, includes some nice luxe features, and is even peppy from, say, 0-30 when […]
What happened when the Ferris Bueller cast reunited? (Anyone? Anyone?)
For people of a certain age, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the 1986 movie from director John Hughes, was seminal. I was 11 when it came out and I can’t tell you how comforted I was […]
Guess how much Popeyes fried chicken this guy ate in one sitting
Let’s face it — we can all be forgiven for self-medicating with junk food during the COVID-19 lockdown. Stress eating is very normal, and some experts even say stress eating is OK. I certainly find […]
The best bacon in every state
Let’s be clear. This list of the best bacon in every state isn’t based on any type of scientific poll. The very notion that some group of Americans who I don’t even know could pick […]
I’m 44 and my body is going downhill. What do I do?
When I first envisioned writing this article several weeks ago, the headline was a bit tongue-in-cheek. I obsess about my health a fair bit, but overall I was a reasonably healthy guy. There were no […]
43 pictures of really adorable kittens that will make you feel better
As you peruse the smart, informative articles here, you’ll notice that they are published with images typically – often stock photos. Now, stock photos aren’t always the most compelling form of imagery. But there is one […]
The rate of new cancers in every state
In 2019, more than 1.7 million American families will deal with a cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. There are dozens of types of cancer, and despite the fear the word itself can […]
Every single act that played at Woodstock
For many baby boomers, the Woodstock music festival represents a seminal moment, defining the music and culture of the generation. For music lovers, it was a goldmine. The Who. Jefferson Airplane. Janis Joplin. Joan Baez. […]
Skin cancer rates in all 50 states
Millions of Americans are treated for different types of skin cancers every year. According to recent data from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Health of America report, skin cancer affects 4.3 percent of BCBS members […]