Christmas in October is not for me
Every year around this time I start losing my mind. I walked into a store the other day and found Christmas items where I was looking for fall items. Now mind you, Im all about getting ahead of the game, but it seems every year that its earlier and earlier that they roll out the old Christmas carols and start playing them endlessly. Wrapping paper, bows, and tinsel find their way into the...
Physical condition is a major part of hunt
Im back at the keys after a busy weekend. Our first grandson was born Nov. 1 on his dads birthday! My wife and I took off for the weekend, celebrating our 35th anniversary Nov. 5. Anyway, I want to say I appreciate all the comments on the column and suggestions on future articles. Even though were still working on the basics, the world of hunting is so big, weve got a lot of ground to...
Veterans Day - Remembering the heroes and being grateful
All gave some and some gave all, and some stood through for the red, white and blue, and some had to fall, and if you ever think of me, think of all your liberties and recall, some gave all. --Billy Ray Cyrus The word hero has been thrown around a lot. Sometimes we use it in an inappropriate manner, and other times the term is dead on, as in the case of the people who helped three women...
Let the list making begin
I am a list writer. I carry a steno pad with me most of the time. It sets on the table next to my evening recliner. I place it on my night stand next to my bed. I carry it in my tote bag to and from work. and it sets on my shop counter with my favorite writing pen. My steno pad gets tossed onto the passenger seat of my van, sets on the counter while I work in the kitchen, and is within...
Dont squash the helpful lady beetle
Have you noticed an incredible number of lady beetles swarming lately? Fear not, they are not invading your space for any other reason than winter is coming and they are looking for a warm place to hang out until the weather warms again in spring. The multicolored Asian lady beetle, while not native to Ohio, is quite similar to other lady beetles, including the native ladybug that has served as...
Delay Obamacare, then repeal it
The rollout of Obamacare is less than a month old and its already the train wreck that some warned about. Millions of Americans have received notifications that their insurance – which they chose and wanted to keep – has been canceled because of the regulations in Obamacare, despite what the president promised. Meanwhile, the website that was supposed to enable Americans to sign up for...
Continuing the push to repeal the Affordable Care Act
As I travel throughout Ohios 16th district, it is clear that the harmful effects of the Presidents health care law are widespread. More and more people are receiving cancellation notices in the mail from their insurance providers, individuals and families are witnessing their premiums skyrocket, and many small businesses are forced to reduce employee hours in order to comply with the law –...
Final services should not cost your family a fortune
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips for finding low-cost cremation services? I dont want to stick my kids with a big funeral bill after I die. Still Alive Dear Alive, Cremation is definitely one of the most affordable ways to go, when you go. Costs usually run between $600 and $3,000, which are significantly lower than the average full-service funeral that averages around $10,000...