Tag: Family & Home

Detroit Couple, Both Aged 94, Share Their Secret to 75 Years of Wedded Bliss

A nonagenarian Detroit couple who met when they were just 13 have shared their secret to a long-lasting marriage as they celebrate 75 years of wedded bliss. “I need to say that my husband and I, we don’t argue,” Myrtle Greens, 94 told The Epoch Times. “We communicate with each other.” Albert, 94, who was…


A Surprising Reason to Use Fresh Ginger in Homemade Marinade

The nicest thing happened to me one day as I rifled through the mail. I got a letter from Dr. C. Eugene Allen, a professor and food scientist at the University of Minnesota who just happened to be a fan of this column. He was responding to a teriyaki marinade recipe for venison I’d offered…


Flavored Vinegars Make Elegant Holiday Gifts

Just as I was wondering what on earth I would do with all of the basil, oregano, and chives in my garden, here came a note from Ginny M. of Minnesota: “I love using flavored vinegars. How can I make my own?” Her note reminded me that herb vinegars are so easy to make, but…


Oak Wilt and Peach Tree Suckers

Q: I have an old oak tree. During the recent cicada invasion, this tree took a mighty hit from those insects. Numerous small branches began to fall. I assumed they were falling because of the cicadas having made slits in the branches to lay eggs. Then, later, the tree began to literally dry up. The…


October Is the Best Time to Buy These Things

And just like that, autumn has arrived! Oh, how I love this time of year! Cooler weather, sweaters, scarves, pumpkin pie, and beautiful fall colors make this, for me, the very best time of year. And there’s more—bargains galore await as we head in. Here’s a quick rundown of bargains we’re sure to find during…


Young Mom in Menopause With No Chance of Pregnancy Gives Birth to Baby: ‘Miracles Do Happen’

A young mom of two who went into premature menopause at 28 thought her dreams of having a third child were crushed. However, she was in complete disbelief a year later when her pregnancy test came out positive—the news seemed unreal. She went on to deliver a beautiful baby girl, but the journey didn’t end there: she…


Deaf-Blind Boy Born With Rare, Terminal Condition Grows Up Happy With Support From Parents

An 8-year-old deaf-blind boy with a rare, terminal condition who was told he wouldn’t live past his first birthday is growing up in a happy home thanks to his parents’ determination in making him feel and experience love from all angles. Gideon Jolicoeur from Rockwell, Texas, was diagnosed with a degenerative genetic condition called peroxisomal…


Russian Man Finds Rubber Duck That Travelled Over 6,000 Miles From River Race in Canada

A man from Moscow, vacationing with his family on a rocky beach in northwestern Russia, stumbled upon a rubber duck bath toy that had floated far from home. After some inquiry, Vladimir Matusevitch, a graphic designer, learned that the yellow duck had voyaged some 6,000 miles to the shores of Rybachy Peninsula—all the way from a…


8 Ways to Make Your Children Feel Safe and Loved at Home

The times we are living through are hard on everyone, but can be especially taxing on our children. The anxiety, worry, and fear that have clouded the atmosphere, upended “normal,” and woven their way into every aspect of life can be hard to understand and process for children. While parents may not be able to…


Dear Next Generation: Lessons From a 91-Year-Old Grandmother

I’m a 91-year-old woman, mother of three, and great-grandmother of six. The following list is what I’ve learned during my lifetime. Some of the things I’ve learned by experience, as I haven’t always adhered to these principles. I’ve been to the school of hard knocks, and I’ve learned these things to be true. 1. Be…