“Rock-A-Bye Baby” is not the preferred bedtime song of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s 2-year-old daughter, Tia. No, she prefers her daddy singing the rap section of “You’re Welcome” from the Disney movie “Moana.” Johnson, of course, portays the character of the Polynesian demi-god Maui in “Moana.” But Tia hasn’t made the connection between her daddy … Read more
It’s almost tomato season, and it’s almost cucumber season! Late spring and summer are the best times to enjoy this light, flavorful produce, so now is time to start looking for recipes that will show off the natural taste and beauty of these healthy, colorful veggies. And yes, though they’re often called a fruit, tomatoes … Read more
Grocery chain Publix says it will buy surplus produce and dairy from farmers in the southeast and donate the much-needed goods to Feeding America-member food banks. Schools, hotels and restaurants buy a lot of food from farmers, but even with delivery and carryout, demand has taken a dive. Unable to sell their goods, some farmers … Read more
The current recommendations for staying home during the coronavirus pandemic mean that many of us aren’t able to access our favorite frozen treats and blended drinks from places like Starbucks. But rest assured, there are plenty of ways to create delicious treats from the safety of your own home. If you’ve seen the internet lately, … Read more
When young boys are up to no good, people will often say “boys will be boys” as a way of excusing less than ideal behavior. The idea is sometimes, kids will get up to a bit of mischief but in the end, they’re still good kids. But what happens when “boys will be boys” is … Read more
Jill and Ryan Finley were a regular couple living in Oklahoma City when their worlds were completely turned upside down. Being married only 4 years, the Finleys’ were very much in love. They spent their weekends relaxing and sleeping in just like any other young couple would after a long hard week of work. This … Read more
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During these dark times, it’s helpful to focus on what’s really important in life. According to “Parks and Recreation”‘s Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, the three most important things are “friends, waffles and work. Or waffles, friends, work. But work has to come third.” Well, soon we’ll be seeing our friends from Pawnee, Indiana’s … Read more
Millions of Americans are choosing to order their essentials online, with the grocery delivery company Instacart reporting that its order volume is currently up more than 400% when compared to April 2019. Of course, there are times when you can’t wait for a delivery order to be fulfilled, and you have to head out to … Read more
While the world continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day looked a bit different this year. Instead of mass gatherings to celebrate the planet, some celebrations were held online. Actor Danny DeVito participated in the stay-at-home Earth Day celebrations with a reading of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax,” a 1971 children’s … Read more