Mother’s Day gifts for elderly moms in 2026
Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Elderly Moms in 2026 Finding the perfect way to show your senior mother just how special she is can be a challenge. Maybe you feel stuck because you can’t celebrate […]
Slang words only Midwesterners will understand
Slang words only Midwesterners will understand Every region has its own linguistic fingerprints, but the Midwest has a particular gift for producing words that stop everyone else cold. Linguists trace much of the distinctive vocabulary […]
Quiz: Which blood tests matter most for aging adults?
Quiz: Which blood tests matter most for aging adults? Most people know they should get blood work done. Fewer know what each test is actually looking for, or why some panels become more important after […]
We don’t miss these ’90s hits: Do you?
We don’t miss these ’90s hits: Do you? With the passage of time, any era in music can be considered a great one, even if most of what was produced was garbage. For example, there […]
The biggest radio hit the year you graduated high school: ’40s edition
The biggest radio hit the year you graduated high school: ’40s edition If you graduated between 1940 and 1949, you came of age during the most turbulent decade of the twentieth century. The music carried […]
Spring recipes I switch to when the weather warms up
Spring Recipes I Switch to When the Weather Warms Up When spring hits, the way I cook shifts a little. I start reaching for “brighter” ingredients, lemon, berries, fresh herbs, and meals that feel lighter […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Bing Crosby!
A man whose voice became the soundtrack of the 20th century, Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby. Born in 1903 in Tacoma, Washington, Bing grew up in a musical home in Spokane. His famous nickname came from […]
The weirdest musicians of the ’70s: Do you agree?
The weirdest musicians of the ’70s: Do you agree? The 1970 to 1979 was a great run of years for rock music. Indeed, some of the most beloved and durable music was made during that […]
This day in history: The legend of the Loch Ness monster is born
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, is one of the most famous mysteries in the world. On May 2, 1933, the Inverness Courier published a report of a local couple, Mr. and […]
This day in history: Elvis & Priscilla get married
In 1959, the story of Elvis and Priscilla started. Elvis was 24 years old, serving in the U.S. Army in West Germany, while Priscilla was only 14 years old at that time and was living […]