Without civility, our system doesn’t work
When he was just a young teenage schoolboy, George Washington sat down and copied out 110 “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior.” Many of...
A February full of former freshmen
With relatively equal parts of cheer and dread, my annual calendar flipped to an astonishing 72 last week. Kicking off the observance of the...
Finances top concerns of retired women
Finances are the top concern for most women 55 and over. Last week, a research project by the National Council on Aging announced “unsurprising”...
New nutrition labels reflect more accurate serving sizes
Question: There seems to be something different about the nutrition label on some of the foods I’ve purchased lately. Did the labels change?Answer: Yes....
City of Urbana administration reports on 2019
Another year has come and gone, and we are thankful for the continued support we received making 2019 a productive year. Stepping into 2020,...
Visions of blankets dancing in my head
On January 1, 2019, I had absolutely no inkling of plans to knit a blanket. By January 1, 2020, I had knit an entire...
Lizzie: Left on River Road
Amidst the hustle-bustle of that chilly morning, Lizzie realized she would never again live on River Road. She kept turning over in her mind...
Protecting Social Security
During his campaign, President Trump promised to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. He has broken that promise over and over.The Trump Administration’s budget...
Is it OK to exercise when you’re sick?
When you’re an active adult, you may wonder if it’s OK to exercise when sick.The eDocAmerica Health Tip offers this advice:Do not exercise if...
The ‘nemesisters’ of winter need summer
Although I can’t complain we’ve had a rough winter, it is nearing the point in February when I’m ready for the cheerful pop of...
