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In The Wizard of Oz tale, the scarecrow laments that he does not have a brain. How could he think about not having a brain without having a brain to think? By the end of the tale, we see the … more
Once again it’s summer in Minnesota which means that it’s time for all Minnesotans to migrate outside. We all know that the four Minnesota seasons are pre winter, winter, still winter and … more
What Foods Trigger the Greatest Cravings, Leading to Overeating? Researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research have found that just five days of overeating ultraprocessed snack foods can … more
Growing up a farm boy, I was intrigued by anything with an engine. Tractors, combines, swathers, skid loaders, etc. Grease and gasoline smelled wonderful to me. And diesel fuel smoke was the best. … more
There is a strong drive within many of us to be able to do an activity without the assistance of another. Perhaps this started when you discovered how much more of the world you could explore when … more
May is here which means Mother’s Day is once again upon us. I for one am looking forward to spending time with my own mother this Mother’s Day. Now that we’re adults my mom generally spends … more
Sun Exposure: Natural sunlight plays a vital role in supporting overall health. Sunlight-derived vitamin D remains in the bloodstream two to three times longer than supplements, making it a more … more
Tennessee has all the social events of any big city, even in the backwoods. They may be a little crude but they still exist. Big Sandy is one of those places on the banks of the Kentucky Lake. It is … more
You and I are very dependent on our bones to hold us up and to keep us going. Your muscles are important too, but those muscles are only helpful if they have a bone that they can move. We can take … more
The recent popularity of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally developed as treatments for diabetes, has sparked both intrigue and concern. These drugs, which belong to a group … more
Back in my day, eggs were so cheap we could dye them without eating them; or throw them at people’s houses. Along with similar phrases are all things that I have recently said while being mad about … more
Tennessee is a state with lots of lakes and rivers. It also gets lots of rain at times. Six inches of rain overnight is not an unusual occurrence. And it has to go somewhere, and there is always … more
Substitute – we frequently use the term to describe an individual who is taking the place of the original starter or the full-time employee typically assigned to the role. A substitute is essential … more
False spring happens nearly every year. Whether it be in February or mid-March we always have one week out of the winter here in Minnesota that warms up and lets you think that Spring just might be … more
Have you ever wondered why some family members fall ill while others remain perfectly healthy? If “germs” truly controlled our health outcomes, shouldn’t we all get sick when exposed to the … more
I have had this Red Wing crock around the farm for most of my life. I remember when my parents got it. It was in October of 1968. Our neighbors, Lester & Lillian Derby, had a farm auction since they … more
This is probably a guy thing but I don’t like to throw out old underwear. If it still fits and the elastic still holds, I should be able to get another time to wear it before I finally have to let … more
We are all familiar with the concept of “comfort food.” When you want to celebrate, or you want to introduce some happy experience into a day that has been challenging then you may be choosing a … more
Living in the age of information, it can feel like options for everything are abundant, perhaps even to a paralyzing degree. There are dozens of subscription services you can sign up for, everything … more
It seems the way we think about alcohol consumption may be on the verge of a major shift. According to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and a recently released report, alcohol is now officially … more
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