Opinion
Is life really all about age?
For the past month I have been trying out my new age: the very round number of 70. I am glad to report that thus far I see little difference between b...
Nothing about wind energy policy is conservative
We are writing in response to Mr. Mike Pullins’ letter to the editor printed in the Urbana Daily Citizen on March 10, 2018.Mr. Pullins presumes ...
Election letters due by April 30
Letters from readers about the May 8 election are due by April 30 at 5 p.m. Letters should be emailed to bburns@aimmediamidwest.com and be 100 words o...
March 20th, 2018 updated: March 22nd, 2018. |
NRA controls Congress
I have been watching the 17-minute walkout by thousands of students.Our Congressional representatives all over the U.S. are being controlled by the NR...
I know! I know! But …
The other day I saw a library card: not the modern credit-card type, but the index card slid into a pocket on the inside cover of a book, with an acco...
Why is corned beef pink?
Question: Since corned beef is pink, how do you know if it’s fully cooked? And why is it pink anyway? Answer: Corned beef is a brined, tougher c...
Carol Marak invites you to opt-in to her weekly newsletter, Age with Purpose
In February, the president signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. It included Medicare Part D prescription coverage. A few days later, the...
Carol Marak invites you to opt-in to her weekly newsletter, Age with Purpose
A reader, who is a family caregiver, wants to know how to redirect the attention away from her and back to the mother, the care recipient. She asks, &...
Sanctuary cities corrupt elections
California recently passed legislation stating that they are a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants. This means they allow illegal aliens into Calif...
Wash hands when using smartphone or tablet while cooking
Question: I often watch video recipes on my smartphone while cooking. I always wash my hands before I start cooking, but it’s never occurred to ...
