Summertime Activities
UNITED STATES—Summer does not officially kick off until June 21, but its warm enough in most parts of the country and the amount of...
Vines For Better Or Worse
UNITED STATES—Vines in the wild are downright exploitative. They do not support their own weight, so instead climb or sprawl over shrubbery and trees....
Vacation More Often
UNITED STATES—Summer has arrived, and for many Americans the notion of taking a vacation has kicked into full gear. I always wondered why so...
Gambling Laws In Comparison: Canada Vs The USA
UNITED STATES—Gambling has come a long way since the days of Bugsy Siegel. Now, thanks to the progressive and innovative nature of the industry,...
Bedside (21)
UNITED STATES—"You know I figure I owe mom about twenty thousand dollars over twelve years."
"You carry that around?" Karen says.
"I do," says Davy. "Somebody...
Deadheading Promotes And Prolongs Bloom
UNITED STATES—April showers bring May flowers. May flowers make a mess. Well, some of them do. Most simply disintegrate and fall from the trees,...
Bedside (20)
UNITED STATES—"Oh, look! She signed the check!" Davy says.
"There's hope," Karen says. Hope that she gets on the anti-anxiety meds and it dissolves her...
Spontaneous Limb Failure Is Real
UNITED STATES—It sounds like science fiction, but it is not. Every spring and during particular summer weather, limbs can fall from trees without warning,...
Bedside (19)
UNITED STATES—"Hello, this is the son of Betty Bird, and we'd like Dr. O'Leary to prescribe anti-anxiety medication for our Mom, Betty Bird, here...
Some Annuals Are Really Perennials
UNITED STATES—Annuals are plants that complete their entire life cycle from germination to death within a single year. Biennials complete their entire life cycle...