I was surprised the other day when an online search found a confection I figured had long disappeared. Did you ever have a piece of candy from a box of assorted chocolates called a "Whitman's …

Were you born under the Year of the Snake, as Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Anne Frank, J.K. Rowling were? The Chinese Lunar New Year, aka Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is …

A new year can bring resolutions. It also brings a great opportunity to revisit a health checklist. Now is the perfect time to start scheduling appointments and reestablishing a routine. Below is a …

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? – Caregiving daughter Dear …

As they say in Europe, nothing like a good takeaway, or takeout meal, in American English. The busy days of a new year have meant that I have needed someone else to do the cooking more than once or …

Syndicated cartoon from Joseph Heller.

“The liberty of the press is essential to the security of freedom.” With that, John Adams might have been thinking about William Caxton. Did you know Jan. 16 marked Printing Ink Day? …

If you adopted a rescue dog this holiday season, congratulations and thank you for helping ease the current shelter crisis! Adopting a rescue or shelter dog can be incredibly rewarding, but it …

Around 7:30 a.m., as I was waiting on I-5 about a quarter mile south of Lynnwood, I was envious as I watched those many light rail riders flashe by. After that experience, I spoke with a close …

Have you made your New Year’s resolution? For those avid object collectors, I can only guess one of your important resolutions is to at least twice a month visit an estate sale, garage …

The human gut, often called the “second brain,” plays a crucial role in overall health, extending beyond just digestion. Recent research has revealed an intriguing connection between gut …

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Christmas has come and gone. How about also thinking about how to celebrate New Year’s Eve? While you and your loved ones are planning, take time to discuss what others throughout our …

It was New Year’s Eve in 1972, a temperate 54 degrees, on a clear, full-start Time Square’s night. Thanks to my brother Arnie and our 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter’s …

Christmas is close. How about also thinking about how to celebrate New Year’s Eve? While you and your loved ones are planning, take time to discuss what others throughout our planet will …