The 501:

What does it take to be an artist? You just call yourself an artist. That’s what I do.

Memories left for my kids

My “real” maternal grandad was Frank Slough, whom I never knew. He died on Christmas Day 1920, which was 14 years before I was born. It then was Jim Baldwin, who was always “Grandpa” on my mother’s side. When we were together, he was “Big Jim” and I was “Little Jim.” In public, he was always “Mr.

Life: It's a miracle

In the kitchen or the lab, you learn that if you have the right stuff, the right amounts and the follow the right instructions, then you should end up with the right product.  It was 45 years ago, and I was halfway through a fall biochemistry class.

Chiropractic Corner

Pain in the lower back that radiates down the back of the leg is commonly called sciatica. The most common cause of sciatica is irritation of nerves in or near the lumbar spine. However, occasionally, the nerve irritation is not in the spine but further down towards the leg.

Memories left for my kids

My “real” maternal grandad was Frank Slough, whom I never knew. He died on Christmas Day 1920, which was 14 years before I was born. It then was Jim Baldwin, who was always “Grandpa” on my mother's side. When we were together, he was “Big Jim” and I was “Little Jim.” In public, he was always “Mr.

The 501

What does it take to be an artist? You just call yourself an artist. That’s what I do.

Financial Focus

With the new year here, many people are setting goals for 2026. After months of rising prices on everything from milk to mortgages, money-related resolutions are prominent.

Breast milk: It’s good for you!

“Get married; have kids.” Charlie Kirk’s famous advice actually connects to what we know about breast biology.

Financial Focus

Let’s be honest: The word “budget” doesn’t exactly spark joy for most people. It can feel restrictive or even generate feelings of guilt about past spending choices. But what if budgeting could feel empowering?

AI in personal finance: The promise and the limits

Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests trans ferring $50 from your savings account to your checking acc ount. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investment portfolio.