I’ve been seeing a lot of people posting on social media about alleged violations of their First Amendment rights. “You can’t force me to wear a mask. It’s a violation of my first amendment rights!” “Twitter is violating the President’s first amendment rights by kicking him off the platform.” “You can’t put me in Facebook jail for what I posted,…
If you use dryer sheets when doing your laundry, you may want to think about using some alternatives. Dryer sheets can be dangerous to you, your family, and the environment. Dryer vents are a source of air pollution both inside and outside your house. Scented laundry products contribute to this pollution, especially strongly scented products like fabric softener and dryer sheets. Dryer…
Are you feeling a little stiff? A little stressed out? A little lethargic? Have you considered yoga? Wait, wait! Before you click away, let me first tell you this: yoga is not just about all those skinny young white chicks bending themselves into pretzels like you see on Instagram or other social media. To read the rest of this story,…
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You don’t have to go bankrupt to have a nice holiday. . “The season’s upon us. It’s that time of year. Brandy and eggnog, there’s plenty of cheer.” — Dropkick Murphys. Black Friday is fast approaching, soon to be followed by Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday — one long weekend of Christmas sales to kick off your holiday season. Money is tight for many…
Here’s why it does — and what to do if you can’t have your traditional holiday. . We are all sick of 2020. Terms like “unprecedented” and “new normal” have been overused so much they’re basically meaningless. But as hard as this year has been, Thanksgiving seems to be hitting the country particularly hard. As governors and health officials and…
Football is awesome, but these classics really represent the best — and worst — of the holiday. . Thanksgiving will likely be different this year, but one thing that is always the same for me: my Thanksgiving TV line-up. Although I rarely watch TV or movies, each holiday I make sure to get these three classics in, no matter what. If you’re looking for something…
You’ll be surprised how well these work. . Anxiety is part of the human condition. There’s not a person alive who hasn’t experienced it. Anxiety includes feelings of nervousness, fear, and dread. Physical symptoms include lightheadedness, trembling, sweating, racing pulse, and difficult breathing. Anxiety is generally episodic. You might become anxious before a speech or a test or get triggered by…
It has nothing to do with the pandemic. . Like everyone else on Earth, I was bummed when I heard we needed to start wearing masks out in public. It seemed like a big pain in the butt. It’s hard to breathe in masks. If I’m wearing my glasses, every single breath in a mask fogs them up. I have…
