September/October 2022

We’ve all heard the saying, “Clothes make the man/woman.”  The way we dress can affect both how we see ourselves and how others see us. Though we should judge others by what is on the inside, first impressions are powerful. Wearing the right attire is important for exercise, too. ...

Meet a true webmaster, get winter heat help, and did you know that Ralphie's back? We've got the roundup in our Worth Noting section. ...

Our tech columnist reviews his top tips for tech newcomers, advice that's handy regardless of how adept you are with technology. Find out if you're doing all you can to get the most out of your internet experience and the devices that take you there. ...

Retirement can open up a world of new possibilities. Suddenly, the responsibilities of your past life have fallen away and now you’re contemplating wide open spaces of the unknown. What will be your next step? You could downsize, move to a retirement community, settle into your rocking chair… or you could embark on adventures along the open road. ...

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is Canton, Ohio’s best-known landmark and familiar ground to Jim Porter. He wants every Northeast Ohioan to feel the same way. ...

A young artist for American Greetings named David Helton not only got in on the ground floor at WMMS-FM but also gave the radio station a face — a buzzard — that would come to symbolize a rock lifestyle for Northeast Ohio. ...

Geauga Lake Amusement Park closed in 2007, followed by the adjoining Sea World/Wildwater Kingdom in 2016. Straddling both Aurora and Bainbridge Township, the abandoned property soon will have apartments, retail stores and homes. An Ohio landmark plaque marks the site outlining its rich history, but as is true when things try to represent memories, a plaque can never recreate the enthusiasm, excitement and energy shared by the thousands who spent time at Geauga Lake. ...

Most of us have had, or need to have, conversations with an older loved one, family member or friend about difficult topics. Here are some tips on how to navigate successfully. Money, health changes (either physical or mental) and driving are a few topics nobody wants to bring up. Add hearing loss and memory challenges to the mix and those conversations can become even more difficult. ...