Bringing the world together
I have been enjoying the Olympics – summer and winter – for as long as I can remember, although images of long-ago Games are...
Chow Line: Healthy eating on a budget
Question: So I’ve been trying to stick to my New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, but I’m finding that its been pretty expensive to...
Deserving to be heard
On Wednesday a phone conversation and TV images from Florida made me scrap my almost-completed article for this week. I knew I had to...
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Estate planning structures current and projected assets for future allocation and disposal. It eliminates the uncertainties over probate and maximizes the value of a...
If Idaho ditches the ACA, other states may follow
What happens in Idaho in the coming weeks undoubtedly will not stay in Idaho. What happens there could make a big difference in how...
We have a problem with God, not guns
The Florida school shooting has been on all of our minds and a weight on our hearts. This is one of many tragic events,...
CHAMPS – Prevention starts here
“When I was 12 years old I lost my sister to heroin.”There are three ways to approach substance abuse: prevention, intervention, and treatment and...
No longer random
The time between Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day began as routine, but I still decided to share the admittedly-random workings of my mind...
Explaining the “Explanation of Benefits”
Every time your doctor sends a medical claim to a medical insurance company or care management organization, you will receive an Explanation of Benefits...
Are you eating out for Valentine’s Day?
Question: With all the recent media reports of foodborne illness caused by eating at some restaurants, how can I know if the place I...
