The United States is facing a wide variety of problems, that's no secret. But one of the major problems we face is something that few people talk about. Repairing our roads, bridges and overpasses is a major issue right now. But it seems that no one wants to make it a priority...

Like many people I hate shoe shopping. Finding something that fits and something that I like are often a challenge. Plus finding cheap shoes makes thing even more challenging. Sadly that challenge is getting tougher...

Just when you think you've experienced everything you find out that you were wrong. My new toilet seat squeaks when it's lifted. After all these years of using the bathroom I had no clue that a squeaky seat was even possible...

I was at the grocery store the other day picking up a few provisions. And when I stopped in the tea isle I noticed that an old friend had a new look. Lipton has changed the look and packaging of their famous black tea. Gone are the white paper sleeves that I've known my entire life...

More and more every day I see people online express their fear of missing out. Thanks to social media, people are more aware of the world around them. But, that also seems to cause some anxiety for missing something special...

It's Valentine's Day, and that made me wonder why St Valentine was honored every year. Of course I thought that he might have started the celebration. But will it surprise you that I've found out that this is far from the truth?

I'm a pretty simple guy, but not exactly like others. I was trying to explain my style the other day and coined a term that might apply, Midwest Nouveau...

Cold and flu season is never fun. Add to that all of the forms and paperwork you have to fill out for insurance and doctors. Why do we have to continually fill out the same information on every visit?

I save receipts. In fact, I get a receipt for every purchase I can. Well there's a new credit card receipt scam that's going around that targets people who don't take their receipts. I may be one of the lucky ones...

Smartphone use is increasing every day. So I would think that it would be common sense that you clean your phone often. But this may surprise you, but most people don't...