The National Institute of Justice reported this week that homicides in America’s largest cities rose in 2015 and again in 2016, although not all cities experienced a significant increase and some cit…
You probably already know about the two big shopping days — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — that follow Thanksgiving.
But did you know that Giving Tuesday is observed on Nov. 28? By showing your ge…
I continue with a brief look at one way you can get into proper perspective the matters in your life through brief reflections on Psalm 23. Verse 5 states, "You prepare a feast for me in the presence…
One in three folks over 50 who need a colonoscopy fail to have one. That’s nuts.
It’s easier than it's ever been, and not getting this done might kill you. So schedule one now, before Obamacare imp…
It seems as though Halloween ended and Christmas began. When and why did we abandon Thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated because the Pilgrims were thankful for surviving the previous…
To help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you should save and invest regularly. But that’s only part of the picture. You also need to protect your financial assets in va…
Before I jump into the continuation of my look at Psalm 23, I wish to offer my heart-felt thanks to all veterans who have served our country, putting themselves in harm’s way in order to help keep Am…
We took my parents home to Alabama for the Crimson Tide vs. LSU game Saturday, and I had occasion to get some insight into current events from my Druncle Mac. I pass on his blue collar views because …
Thanksgiving is almost here. Ideally, this day should be about more than football and the imminent arrival of Black Friday mega-sales. After all, the spirit of the holiday invites us to be grateful f…
The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2018 Master Gardener volunteer training course.
The Master Gardener Program in Florida is a joint endeav…
