Shunpiking our way to Bent’s Old Fort

A WALK IN THE PARK  by LeMoyne Mercer WHEN SHIRLEY AND I ARE HEADED to northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, we typically take I-70 and angle off southwest at Limon for Colorado Springs. From the Garden of the Gods, I-25 runs south to Walsenburg where we might turn west on Rt.

Stand up and represent Northwest Ohio

JUST AS THE SOLHEIM CUP coming to Toledo this Summer combines the tradition and prestige of the game of golf with passion for one’s country, the local running scene combines the tradition of competition with the camaraderie and love between athletes and others of all ages and abilities for our...

Just keep dancing

COULD IT BE that I’m in a dancing mood these days as the pandemic restrictions and responsibilities lessen and life takes on a more normal feeling and things open up to give us back some of our freedoms?

Social Security: the elephant in the room

FOR MOST AMERICANS, Social Security has represented nothing more than some unavoidable payroll deduction with the positively cryptic initials of “FICA” and “OASDI” (Federal Insurance Contributions Act and Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance).

When you can’t pay for your meds

MY FRIEND RECENTLY EXPERIENCED some serious heart problems. He reluctantly visited a doctor who prescribed a few medications and told him to follow up with an office visit in a few weeks. He went home and, after a few weeks, returned to the doctor for his visit.

Don’t let lawn and garden chores land you in the ER

SPRING AND SUMMER are always a breath of fresh air for us Northwest Ohioans. After spending the winter months holed up indoors, staring out at a cold, lifeless landscape and overcast skies, the return of warm weather is welcome relief.

Four really good reasons to invest

FORTY-EIGHT PERCENT OF AMERICANS do not own any stocks or stock-related investments, according to the most recent data available from Pew Research Center.

Why self-care is so important

I OFTEN USE the following metaphor for self-care with my clients: Every time we fly, flight attendants share some variation of the oxygen mask rule, which is, “If the cabin should lose pressure, put your oxygen mask on first before assisting others.” Why?

Want to feel good on your feet? Get fitted for the right footwear

FEET ARE OFTEN TAKEN FOR GRANTED when evaluating personal well-being, but when you make your foot health a priority, many of the lifestyle aches and pains you’re dealing with can be reduced or even eliminated.