There is something uniquely human about the way many of us mishandle money, particularly when it’s received unexpectedly. Whether it’s a bequest from a long-forgotten uncle, an unexpected court settlement, or a sweepstakes winning, suddenly coming into a stash of cash can unhinge any of us.
While it’s understandable to think of Pyotr (Peter in English) Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” (actually composed in 1880) as a musical homage to America’s second war with Great Britain, that would be an “alternative fact.” The piece was actually developed in commemoration of the Russian de
If you’re paying attention to reports emanating from every quarter, you’re aware America is experiencing a critical housing shortage. The cause: Our nation is not building nearly enough new residential units to meet demand.
Our home doorbell has a new “Ring” to it. Normally it will play a variety of seasonal tunes, but the new version offers video and audio of whomever approaches the front door, plus peace of mind.
The article’s title certainly draws attention: “SoCal’s youngest often live in poverty.” Recognizing the author adds an additional element to the revelation, for it’s Margot Roosevelt, holder of a history degree from Harvard, for 13 years staff correspondent of the Washington Post and gr
