Supporting Our Quilting Communities
By Rita Latour I have just completed the Illinois State Shop Hop. It was two months of traveling the state from North to South and East to West. It was amazing how vastly different the 71 participating stores were, and the varied fabrics and projects offered. During this journey, several stores that I genuinely enjoyed […]
Simple, Flavorful Fall Dessert
If your family’s taste buds have grown tired of apple-inspired fall desserts, simply look toward another quintessential autumn flavor: pumpkin. Quick and easy to prepare using a spice cake mix that provides all the flavor without the stress, this cake can be dressed to impress at a fall gathering or served after weeknight dinner. […]
Sharing First-Hand Accounts of Military Service
More than a century after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, stories told by American veterans who served during this pivotal time offer fascinating insights into this period. To preserve and share history as it happened through the lens of those who lived it, the Library of Congress Veterans History […]
Where the Heart Is – Brandon Wood Retirement Center
By Alexander Germanis As the prairie winds gain strength and the temperatures drop, our minds tend to turn away from the sun-drenched activities and vacations of summer, and we instead seek shelter in warm, inviting, familiar surroundings. Such comforts are best found in the places we call home, wherever that may be. For many […]
A Quick Guide to Understanding Tremor
It’s More Than Just an Occasional Shaky Hand Tremor can occur in any part of the body and becomes a problem when it interferes with daily activities. Sometimes it can be a symptom of underlying neurological disorders. What Is Tremor? Tremor is an unintentional, recurring muscle contraction that causes shaking movements in one […]
Tired, Achy Eyes?
Finding Relief for Eye Discomfort Are your eyes tired, dry, or achy? Many factors can contribute to these types of symptoms. But a big culprit can be intense use of your eyes. Spending too much time looking at screens and held devices, like smartphones, can strain your eyes. So can normal aging. What can you […]
Stay Healthy and Independent With Senior Nutrition Programs
By Greg Bieller, Social Security District Manager in Peoria, IL Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the national Senior Nutrition Program? Local meal programs in communities across the country are waiting to serve […]
Cruising the Mississippi River
a Quintessential American Experience Cruising the Upper Mississippi River is more than a vacation; it’s an immersion into the heart of American exploration. Back when rivers were the highways, the story of this nation was quickly unfolding. As the country moved west, great communities expanded up and down the Mississippi River. The advent of steam-powered […]
How to Navigate EasyRetirementLiving.com
By Alex Germanis Simple Approach The great screen comedian Charlie Chaplin once said: “Simplicity of approach is always best.” We at Easy Retirement Living could not agree more. Your life has been complicated enough already, so there’s no reason to make retirement the same way. So, we have striven to make EasyRetirementLiving.com not only […]
What Happens to Your Digital Assets and Online Accounts After You Die
By Tim Kirk, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Some of our clients are concerned about what happens to their digital assets such as social media pages, online pictures, and music files after they die. Also, many of our clients use the Internet to pay bills online. There are passwords and security questions that are […]
