Recent extreme rain events in Asheville, N.C., Valencia, Spain, and other places have me thinking. The North Carolina flooding was caused by over 30 inches of rain from Hurricane Helene, while parts of Valencia received 20 inches during an intense rainstorm last month. In both events, over ...

We often bemoan the reasons that people leave the area—the winters are too long, the taxes are too high, there aren’t enough jobs, etc. But, there are also reasons that people want to settle and live here. I would put at the top of the list, the making of life-long friendships. One of my ...

Here’s something new following the 2024 presidential election. Inauguration Day 2025 is unique in American history. Not because a former president is taking the oath of office. That happened in 1893, when President Grover Cleveland 22 became President Grover Cleveland 24. Rather, ...

Question: I started collecting Social Security and signed up for Medicare this year. What happens in 2025? Answer: It is that time of year when lots of new information is announced. I am very pleased that we have the answers to these questions. It is useful to know what your premiums and ...

Question: My insurance doesn’t cover my Invokana in 2025. What should I do? Answer: Each year as you evaluate insurance products, one of the primary factors you need to consider is the prescription drug coverage. The insurance companies adjust their formularies each year. You should never ...

When I think about the things that have happened, I came to the conclusion that someone has been watching over me. I have had several mishaps with jewelry that have ended very well. First, I lost a pin given to me the year I graduated from college by the family that I babysat for. Since my ...