As I’ve mentioned in several previous articles, my buddy, Timmy, is the pit master of our crew. His smoked brisket and pulled pork are better than anything I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Plus, he and his wife make their own homemade barbecue sauce, which is to die for. Timmy’s sauce also has just the […]
When I was in high school, I loved listening to bands like Kiss, Van Halen, Metallica, Whitesnake and Dokken. The ‘80s were a magical time for heavy metal. But heavy metal belongs on the radio – not in baby formula. Consumer Reports recently tested 41 varieties of infant formula looking for heavy metals and other […]
Last week, I wrote about how many states allow “granny cams,” or cameras in long-term care facilities used to deter the abuse of residents. Facilities are feeling the pinch of a nationwide shortage of caregivers, so many are hiring employees that wouldn’t have made the cut prior to COVID. Long-term care facilities also have a […]
Toward the end of her life, my grandma had to spend time in a nursing home. She had dementia and would forget to take her medication, which only made things worse. Unfortunately, because of her memory issues, she would misplace things. It was understandably easier for her to blame the staff for stealing her stuff […]
Early on in my practice, I did a lot of residential real estate. I helped clients complete offers to purchase, and it was common for the interest rate on their loan to be in the double digits. Then, during the Great Recession, interest rates plummeted and a lot of the clients I helped rushed in […]
When I was in college, my buddies and I played a ton of ‘Madden’ football on our Sega Genesis while downing Mountain Dew and family-sized bags of Cool Ranch Doritos. The soda and chips, both produced by PepsiCo, were staples in our college house. Thanks to the Federal Trade Commission, we may now have to […]
My pharmacy is great. If I have a prescription that’s about to run out, they’ll reach out to my doctor for a refill. Then, they let me know when the prescription is ready to pick up. Apparently, some pharmacies make it too easy to refill prescriptions, particularly for opioids. At the end of 2024, the […]
Last week, the Kansas City Chiefs failed in their attempt to be the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Our beloved Packers have won three straight championships twice – from 1929-1931 and from 1965-1967, but only the last two victories were in the Super Bowl era. Winning three consecutive championships is pretty […]
Later on today, the Kansas City Chiefs will be squaring off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59. While I was sad the Packers weren’t playing in the big game, my mood brightened considerably when my buddy, Timmy, invited us to his house for a party. Timmy is the king of smoking meats. He […]
Social media usage is a controversial topic, especially when it comes to user regulations. As America toyed with banning the TikTok app, at the end of last year, Australia banned children under the age of 16 from using social media altogether. The measure contains the tightest restrictions of any democracy in the world on children’s […]