Q. Do brown-headed cowbirds select the nest of another bird to lay eggs in based on which species raised them as a nestling? In other words, if a cowbird is raised as a chick by a red-winged b…

In the medieval period in Europe, merchants and artisans would often join forces to provide mutual support and maintain group standards. These guilds would even sometimes form the basis of loc…

Skin and bones. Found starving and scared with pressure sores on their bodies from lying on concrete for long hours at a time. Clearly neglected and possibly abused, the pair of dogs playing i…

It’s time for my family to give thanks, even though we are more than six months away from Thanksgiving.

In 2019, the sales of equity-indexed annuities surpassed $73 billion dollars. The demographic segment of the population that purchased the bulk of these products was individuals who are 65 or older.

“Sticks and stones will break our bones, but words will break our hearts.” — Robert Fulghum

For May’s Volunteer Spotlight, the SPCA Albrecht Center would like to recognize Cherri DeFigh-Price.

Only three out of every 100 Americans donate blood, according to the American Red Cross. 

After a year largely stuck at home, you may be looking forward to a vacation this summer. If your vacation will involve activities like hiking, cycling or swimming, you need to make sure you a…

How have you felt lately? Really?

Thank God for Mothers

Q. What kind of ducks lay eggs in the boxes I see installed on trees and poles around lakes and reservoirs? And what is the purpose of the large silver-colored cones installed between the nest…

Puccini wept. Actually, if his biographers are to be believed, the famed opera composer often wept when he was composing/revising the music associated with some of his most tragic heroines: To…

One local family has five kids, four dogs, three cats, two snakes and a chameleon, all in the same household. They affectionately call themselves the "Garland Zoo."

You have been looking for the perfect canine friend, and you think you finally found one on the FOTAS website – a lovely, white pibble with a brown patch on her eye named Jewel. You saw her pi…

One of the financial topics that is least understood by an alarming number of Americans is interest, and in particular, compound interest. In this column and in next week’s, we will examine in…

A day early, but happy Mother’s Day to all who proudly wear that crown.

“I am content to fill a little space if God be glorified.” — Susanna Wesley

Newness is a basic human need. Scientists have discovered that our brains are preconditioned to seek out new things. Indeed, the ventral tegmental area of the human brain is apparently activat…

If you’re a supporter of the SPCA Albrecht Center, you may have visited the SPCA’s Thrift Store, located in the Mitchell Shopping Center. There have been various locations over the years, but …

When I write about health-related issues in this column I routinely use terms like exercise, physical activity and fitness. Some people have asked why I use these different words since they al…

Limiting the intake of certain foods can promote health and limit the risk of diseases such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. However eating certain foods can also promote a healthier life…

“Dealing With Detours”

If you are of a devotee of the Will Rogers investing paradigm, “I’m more worried about a return of my money that a return on my money,” the safest course of action generally is to invest in to…

Don’t you love it when you are thoughtlessly lumped into an either/or category?

“This is all about Alias, a wonderful soul that needed a hand,” said Breeda O’Mahoney. “I’m so grateful to have had this experience.”

Women of Woodside held its first social event since the pandemic started, hosting a sold-out fashion show and luncheon at The Reserve Club on Thursday afternoon.

When traveling in Mexico or dining out closer to home, I seek out antojitos – those little whims of street snacks and appetizers. My favorites include flavor-packed, handheld chalupas and sope…

“Communication to a relationship is like oxygen to life – without it, it dies.” — Tony Gaskins