Behind the wheel, your best offense is a good defense

Safe driving isn’t a matter of luck. The safest drivers on the road are those who adopt a defensive approach every time they get behind the wheel.

Important birthdays over 50

MOST CHILDREN STOP being “and-a- half” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half” to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to the next age than the last.When you are older, “and-a-half” birthdays start making a comeback.

A WALK IN THE PARK - If winter comes

WHEN THIS ISSUE was coming off the press, Shirley and I were at Fort Pickens Campground in Gulf Islands National Seashore. That’s a couple long bridges from Pensacola, FL. We made reservations for Ft. Pickens on July 5 because, since COVID, they are required at national parks far ahead of time.

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING - What will the new year bring?

Instead of blaming others about the state of our union, instead of blaming one political party or another, we can reflect on our own complicity and support of systems that abandoned the poor, warehoused our children in failing schools, and failed to provide adequate health care.

Nobody’s perfect - More than a grab bar

MY FRIEND STOPPED IN THE bathroom after shopping at a local mall. When she joined us at our table in the restaurant, she told us, “I’ve got to remember this place— they have a pretty good accessible bathroom!

Protect your furry friend from winter’s worst

People can escape the winter chill by simply donning warm clothing and limiting our time spent outdoors. However, it’s up to us to protect our pets from harsh winter conditions.

Many people don’t plan for the reality of retirement

Many of us aren’t addressing the realities of retirement planning. Here are some of the worst mistakes being made today.Underestimating life expectancy Twenty-five years ago, insurance companies estimated life expectancy at 83 years.

Oranges add zest to wintertime

January in Northwest Ohio is a challenge to both body and spirit. With the holidays behind us, it seems all we have to look forward to until spring is biting cold, gray skies, and serial snowfalls.