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My family likes to make fun of me whenever I bring out the oversized six-quart Dutch oven to make dinner on the weekends; they know whatever I’m making that day means they’re going to be eating a version of that dish over the next couple of days. They’ll say things like, “Welcome to Leftover Lounge” or “Are we feeding the neighborhood again?”  The fact is, I love leftovers. Secretly, they do, too. ...

In early spring in Northeast Ohio, our large snowfalls finally come to an end, yet there’s still a definite chill in the air. This is when I think: Ugh... I need to escape to a warmer place! If you feel the same way but can’t jump on an airplane to fly South for awhile, then take your grandkids to enjoy a warm adventure right here in the Cleveland area. ...

The former Indians player and manager Mike Hargrove and his wife, Sharon, had a year that was like no other in their 50-year marriage. They traded professional ballparks for the dusty confines of community ballfields, watching their grandkids play. They approached 2021 much like the rest of us, eager for life to return to normal, and wondering exactly what that might mean. ...

Are you looking for new ways to save time? Check out The Social Security Administration's online services available through your secure my Social Security account. They have lots to offer you online, whether you receive benefits from Social Security or not. ...

There are now three COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use by the FDA. Some people may be wondering if they should wait for one, over another, to become available. But now is not the time to be choosy. If a vaccine is available, doctors recommend taking it. ...

Just last night, I stumbled across a couple yellowed pages of notebook paper scrawled with my handwriting. I started reading my thoughts from 18 years ago. And yet, despite the passage of nearly two decades, it’s as if time has folded in on itself. The anchors of my mind are still set by the words of my father. Dad said it best. ...

Never settle for simple flapjacks when you can make special pancake creations with the grandkids! Whether you make animal pancakes, mini-pancakes, stenciled pancakes, pancake roll-ups or Picasso pancakes, they aren’t just for breakfast; you can serve these at any time of day. Grammy on the Go blogger Karen Shadrach even includes a delicious recipe for Danish pancakes. Can you say Ebelskivers? ...

Ohman Family Living at Holly has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art memory care in Newbury, Ohio. The purpose-built design provides residents a safe and engaging living environment. Take a virtual tour of this beautiful, calming facility. ...