Cool is what refrigerators are about. That’s why they are designed, made and promoted. There is no doubt that refrigerators helped families preserve food and increase the year-round offerings …
It is hard to believe 2025 has come and gone. I must apologize, as I have not gotten any articles out for a few months, but I hope to get back on schedule for 2026. I hope everyone had a wonderful …
“Our son died 50 years ago today,” someone told me recently. In conversation, I found out he was only 11 months old. The death of someone any time of the year — and at any age — is …
Try answering some of these Christmas-related questions. Some are serious, some are silly and some are just neat to know. 1. Which story has been called “The second greatest story ever …
In “Nestled Between Lakes and Wooded Hills,” author Jeanette Blonigen Clancy notes that one of many traditions brought to the area by German immigrants was gingerbread. Even today, …
“Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel.” Father came into the warehouse area …
Years ago, it was more common than uncommon that neighbors borrowed a cup of sugar and a couple of eggs instead of running to the grocery store, and the neighbor kids played together — outside. …
For a number of years, there were always reports from local, state and national news outlets on the amount of mail that came through the post office at Christmas time. It …
About a century ago, someone had the idea that Melrose should be more attuned to the holiday season. “One of the Melrose merchants advertises this (Melrose) as the ‘Christmas …
We left Seoul, South Korea, overdosed in wonder. While in the city, we had visited temples and castles, many of which paid tribute to the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, which is a call to …
“It’s your ‘Welcome to Medicare physical’” is what I was greeted with when I registered for my annual physical recently. Well, it’s not called a physical any …
Thanksgiving is a day of Thursdays, traditions, thanks, turkey — and by now, trivia. As you settle into the holiday, some fun facts of Turkey Day are sort of fun to know. While …