Oliver: Play day offers needed break amid life’s chaos
“What are you doing for you?” That’s a question I am getting a lot these days.I suppose it comes wit…
Styf: New property assessments are here, so pay attention
The taxing process is a long one, so you’ve got to pay attention to the details before you get your property tax bill.
Oliver: Breast Cancer Awareness lasts more than a month
Every October, we’re usually surrounded by pink, reminders that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, somehow, seems to be devoid o…
Fearless aging: Dad’s living with us ... now what?
My 82-year-old father recently moved in with us. He was lonely and asked if it was okay. We are glad he’s here, but what can we do for him s…
Fearless aging: Navigating Medicare open enrollment
The fall season means the launch of Medicare open enrollment, which begins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. During this enrollment cycl…
Oliver: Grab-and-go tendencies backfire for this shopper
“Are you kidding? Again?” That’s all I could think when I looked at my latest failure.Despite fancyi…
Tech Tips: Minimize the different risks of voice activation
Voice activation is everywhere, but there are growing concerns about how services like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri are st…
Rial-Bates: Being brave can pay dividends
Today, I will tell you a story about my cousin Martha Rial. My hopes are that you will remember a bit of what I share that can be applied in…
Oliver: We all must do our part to combat domestic violence
For those of us who have been touched by domestic violence, each incident we hear about causes more pain. It reminds us of those we have los…
McSweeney: Let's avoid impeachment, let the voters decide
On November 3, 2020, American citizens will elect the president of the United States. Voters will have an opportunity to firmly express thei…
