June was bustin’ out all over!
Between 1946 and 1975 Champaign County Baby Boomers experienced various stages of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. This article, drawn from the archives of...
Grilling, smoking or barbecuing: Is there a difference?
Question: What is the difference between smoking, grilling and barbecuing beef? And which cuts are good for grilling, smoking and barbecuing? Answer: According to...
What I miss about Germany …
On a recent Sunday afternoon, I entertained special visitors as we engaged in a delightful combination of cultures, languages, and generations – exactly my...
Opioid crisis hits rural America hard
The opioid crisis is a major talking point on the national political stage. On the whitehouse.gov website, President Donald Trump says, “Together, we will...
Carol Marak invites you to opt-in to her weekly newsletter, Age with Purpose
No matter where you are in life, especially at 60 and beyond, there are things to consider regarding having fun, finding passion, and creating...
Dark chocolate can be healthy sweet treat
Question: Is dark chocolate really a healthy treat? Answer: It can be, depending on the kind of chocolate you choose.While it’s known that dark...
Eggs over easy not recommended
Question: I love eggs over easy for breakfast, but lately I’m hesitant to order my eggs that way because of mixed messages I’ve heard...
Carol Marak invites you to opt-in to her weekly newsletter, Age with Purpose
A reader of the newsletter suggested additional tips about aging successfully. She suggested, “Why not research and look to those living amongst people of...
Two weeks of doubling up
For two weeks, I have felt drawn to things in pairs, beginning with the Kentucky Derby. A casual horseracing fan at best, I nonetheless...
FDA: Keep kids away from liquid nicotine
Question: My son found an e-cigarette strawberry flavored nicotine pack and almost drank it thinking that it was some kind of candy. Luckily I...