Read Something That’s Not About the Election

With the presidential election a month away, it’s hard not to be inundated with news stories, online or on TV. So for this weekend, take a break and read other interesting and important stories you may have missed. 

The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books

It’s not news that young people are glued to their smartphones. But this article from The Atlantic reveals a side effect we should all find troubling. College students, even those at elite colleges, have trouble finishing a book. Beginning in middle school, students are no longer reading books so by the time they reach college, many find the reading demands overwhelming. A sobering piece.

Lady Gaga on Joker: Folie à Deux, Getting Engaged and the Joy of Making Pop Music Again

Although New Yorker Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, has been out of the news lately, she is about to burst back on the scene with a new film, a new album, and an engagement. She tells all to Vogue.

What Happens to Your Body When Your Workouts Are Too Intense

Jane Fonda used to stress “feel the burn,” in her workout videos. But does staying in shape have to mean pushing past the body’s limits? This Wall Street Journal article examines what happens when a workout becomes too much for the body to handle.

Wildly Delicious Weeknight Dinners for October

Looking for something to make that will take advantage of the fresh foods available in October? The website delish has some great ideas that will delight family and friends. Some of the are even “spooky” enough for Halloween!

Pete Alonso’s amazing’, improbable October Home Run and a Mets Comeback for the Ages

The Amazin’ Mets have defied predictions for the entire baseball season, coming back when all seemed lost. That held in the third game of their wild card playoff with the Milwaukee Brewers. Down two runs in the ninth inning, Pete Alonso hit a homer with two on base. And then the Mets scored again, beating the Brewers, 4-2. The Athletic writes about the team that just keeps going.

Top photo: Bigstock


Share This Post:

Bluesky Icon Bluesky
Facebook

Spring is here and the weather is getting warmer! Marsha Solomon celebrates with a poem and artwork. Enjoy!

When Laura Vogt discovered that Minnie Hoopes, one of the first female homesteaders in Oklahoma, was her great-great-grandmother, she knew she had to write about this amazing woman. “In the Great Quiet” is fiction but…

Louise Erdrich’s fans are in for a treat. The short stories in “Python’s Kiss” are beautiful, thought-provoking, and unexpected. Several appeared earlier in The New Yorker. If you missed them, this is your chance to…

Like so many of us, Marsha Solomon does Tai Chi every morning. She says, “I really think this exercise brings lots of benefits for heath and it is not stressful.”

In “Every Day I Read,” Author Hwang Bo-Reum gives 53 reasons why she loves to read.

Paul is a bad guy. He lies, cheats, and rapes women. When his body is found in a shallow grave, there are many suspects. Since Paul was poisoned, a method frequently used by female killers,…

Beyond Blinds: The Dual Functionality of Rolling Shutters

Most business owners spend money on CCTV, alarm systems, roller grilles, padlocks, and still get surprised when a break-in happens, or when they open up on a Tuesday and find their merchandise bleached out and faded from months of direct sunlight sitting behind glass. The problem isn’t your security budget. It’s that you’ve been treating two separate business problems, protection and climate control, as two separate expenses. They don’t have to be. Rolling shutters solve both.

read more

The Science Behind GLP-1 Supplement Drinks for Managing Sugar Cravings

Glucagon-like peptide-1, commonly known as GLP-1, is a naturally occurring hormone that has become central to conversations about appetite regulation and metabolic health. Produced in the intestines after eating, this hormone signals satiety to the brain, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and influences how quickly food moves through the digestive system. As researchers have deepened their understanding of GLP-1’s mechanisms, a new category of wellness products has emerged: GLP-1 supplement drinks designed to support the

read more

5 Common Vision Problems That May Qualify for Surgical Correction

You can get used to blurry vision more than you think. Squinting at your phone, holding books a little closer, avoiding night driving, these things slowly become part of your routine. At first, it feels manageable. Then one day, you realize you are planning your life around what you can and cannot see clearly. In many places, including busy areas like New Jersey, where people rely on clear vision for work, commuting, and daily life,

read more

Waking Up With Upper Back Pain? Here’s What Your Sleep Setup Might Be Doing Wrong

There are few ways to start a day worse than waking up in more pain than you went to sleep with. If upper back pain after sleeping is a regular part of your mornings, it’s a signal worth paying attention to, not just for your comfort, but for your overall health. The upper back is a complex region, and the causes of sleep-related pain there are more varied than most people realize. What’s Actually Happening

read more

Modern Wellness Routines Are Blending Skincare Science and Everyday Balance

Wellness is no longer built around isolated habits. Instead, it is becoming a combination of routines that support both physical and mental well-being in a consistent, sustainable way. From skincare to stress management, people are looking for approaches that fit naturally into their daily lives without feeling overly complex or time-consuming. This shift reflects a broader understanding that long-term results come from habits that can be maintained, not just from occasional effort. At the same

read more
You've loaded all available articles in this category

Beyond Blinds: The Dual Functionality of Rolling Shutters

Most business owners spend money on CCTV, alarm systems, roller grilles, padlocks, and still get surprised when a break-in happens, or when they open up on a Tuesday and find their merchandise bleached out and faded from months of direct sunlight sitting behind glass. The problem isn’t your security budget. It’s that you’ve been treating two separate business problems, protection and climate control, as two separate expenses. They don’t have to be. Rolling shutters solve both.

read more

The Science Behind GLP-1 Supplement Drinks for Managing Sugar Cravings

Glucagon-like peptide-1, commonly known as GLP-1, is a naturally occurring hormone that has become central to conversations about appetite regulation and metabolic health. Produced in the intestines after eating, this hormone signals satiety to the brain, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and influences how quickly food moves through the digestive system. As researchers have deepened their understanding of GLP-1’s mechanisms, a new category of wellness products has emerged: GLP-1 supplement drinks designed to support the

read more

5 Common Vision Problems That May Qualify for Surgical Correction

You can get used to blurry vision more than you think. Squinting at your phone, holding books a little closer, avoiding night driving, these things slowly become part of your routine. At first, it feels manageable. Then one day, you realize you are planning your life around what you can and cannot see clearly. In many places, including busy areas like New Jersey, where people rely on clear vision for work, commuting, and daily life,

read more

Waking Up With Upper Back Pain? Here’s What Your Sleep Setup Might Be Doing Wrong

There are few ways to start a day worse than waking up in more pain than you went to sleep with. If upper back pain after sleeping is a regular part of your mornings, it’s a signal worth paying attention to, not just for your comfort, but for your overall health. The upper back is a complex region, and the causes of sleep-related pain there are more varied than most people realize. What’s Actually Happening

read more

Modern Wellness Routines Are Blending Skincare Science and Everyday Balance

Wellness is no longer built around isolated habits. Instead, it is becoming a combination of routines that support both physical and mental well-being in a consistent, sustainable way. From skincare to stress management, people are looking for approaches that fit naturally into their daily lives without feeling overly complex or time-consuming. This shift reflects a broader understanding that long-term results come from habits that can be maintained, not just from occasional effort. At the same

read more
You've loaded all available articles in this category