By Stephen Buller How much is a dollar worth? If that sounds like a trick question, it’s because most Americans are used to measuring worth in dollars. The dollar is our “unit of account,” which is a standard measure of value, and one of the key traits of money. We could use other units of…
Health Matters, October 2024
Dietary Supplements
By Leigh Siergiewicz Dietary supplements are very helpful when they are good quality, used correctly, and dosed appropriately. Unfortunately, this is often not the case, making them either a waste of money or potentially harmful. I always tell people not to buy supplements from third-party sellers on Amazon or other websites. I have personally had…
Advertisers, October 2024
From The Roasterie – The Magic of Cold Brew, Part 2
By Eva DeLoach Light Roasts vs Dark Roasts When it comes to cold brew, opting for a light roast can be a game-changer. Light roasts preserve the unique and intricate flavors of the coffee beans, which can be more pronounced and nuanced when brewed cold. The extended brewing process of cold brew allows these delicate…
October 2024, Recipes
Roasted Fall Vegetables
By Chef Julia, Le Cordon Bleu Chef Embrace the autumn flavors with this simple, yet satisfying, roasted vegetable medley. This one pan dish is a colorful and nutritious feast, perfect for a weeknight dinner or seasonal gathering. Ingredients:2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 1½ inch pieces2 cups of butternut squash, peeled and cut into…
October 2024, Recipes
Island Epicure – Breakfast Delights
By Marjorie Watkins and Suzanna Leigh (Updated and expanded from Loop article Dec 5, 2013) Some people can get by without eating breakfast. Not me. I wouldn’t last until ten o’clock without. My usual breakfast starts with a small orange and continues with granola and fresh fruit topped with whole milk yogurt. Sometimes I raise…
October 2024, Poetry
Two Poems in Tribute to Leonard Cohen
By Claudia Hollander-Lucas Two poems in tribute to poet-songwriter Leonard Cohen, who died shortly before the 2016 Presidential election. “Outlaw” takes creative license to an excerpt from ”A Street” and “No Halleluias” is my poem in response to the 2016 and 2024 elections.
Entertainment, Llaughing Llamas, October 2024
Llaughing Llamas Chronicles – October
By Daniel Hooker Q. How do old hippies count their wives? A. One Missis ‘Ippie, two Missis ‘Ippie, three Missis ‘Ippie …. ~ A friend reminded me of the hit song, “Walk Like an Egyptian.” I tried that. Then I had to find a Cairopractor. ~ I just tried the new firefighter’s weight loss system….
Literary, October 2024
Old Michaelmas and Blackberry Bramble
By Jane Valencia Michaelmas – the Christian Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel – is celebrated on September 29th. But I recently learned that this feast day was once celebrated on October 10th or 11th, and that “Old Michaelmas,” at least in Britain, also commemorated the day that Satan was cast out of heaven….
