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100 Years Ago this Month!

“June 1925.”    ——- Often a quick look back in time gives one an important and valuable perspective.  As we enter June and the summer months in the United States, we thought it would be fun to consider how much the world has changed in the last 100 years. A century ago, in 1925, society […]

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Trip Insurance vs. Travel Insurance

“What distinguishes the difference & why you need to know..”   ——- When planning to travel, would-be vacationers must make a host of decisions. Where to go, how to get there and where to stay tend to garner the bulk of travelers’ attention. However, consumers also should pay ample attention to how to protect their travel […]

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Do You Know the Sport of Polo?

“Maybe take in a match this weekend?”  ——- The premise behind so many sports, be it soccer or hockey or American football, is to get a ball into the opposing team’s goal area. The sport of polo is no exception, though players must use a mallet to hit the ball while riding horses instead of […]

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How Old is Ice Cream?

” 15 billion liters consumed each year.”     ——- If the 1927 song “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream” by Howard Johnson, Billy Moll and Robert A. King is correct, then the world has been a noisy place for quite some time. Though the exact origins of ice cream are unknown, […]

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How Many Calories Do You Actually Burn?

“If you count calories, it’s probably wrong.”  ——- Burning calories is often a focal point of weight loss efforts. People go to great lengths to burn more calories, but they might be surprised to learn how many they can burn performing relatively routine physical activities. Men and women also may be surprised to learn that […]

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Cultivating a Positive Mindset!

by Morayma MaKay Writer / Blogger & Content Creator Adulthood Rewired Biography:  Morayma Makay is a fashion model, mother, and writer.  She has dedicated the last 20 years to working in the fashion and health fields as both a researcher and content creator. “Why it matters and how to get started.”     ——- Let’s face it…life gets […]

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Live and Let Live Etiquette!

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography:  Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “Be tolerant of others.” ——- “Live and let live” is a phrase […]

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Can You Invest in Pappy Van Winkle?

“Supply and demand makes this an interesting investment target.” ——- Investing in Pappy Van Winkle whiskey is possible and has proven lucrative for some collectors. Due to its limited production, high demand, and cult status, certain lots have significantly appreciated in value over time. What is Pappy Van Winkle? Pappy Van Winkle is one of the most […]

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Strategies to Manage & Tame Stress

“Stress-busting strategies.”  ——- Stress is a part of life. In small doses, stress can have a positive effect. But when stress is chronic, it can take its toll on the body and mind. Stress can make people irritable and cause them to lash out at others. Stress also can contribute to high blood pressure and […]

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Some People are Just Crazy!

“Some are harmless, some are not.”     ——- Some people are just crazy.  I am not talking about mental illness or those that might suffer from a medical condition.  I am specifically targeting two groups of people within this brief discussion, the first are harmlessly irrational and then the much more sophisticated whom you need to […]

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