Lifestyle

It’s tragic to spend the time and money to build a retaining wall only to have it fail. Unstable walls can be dangerous; at the very least they are a discouraging waste of resources. Over the years we’ve seen far too many of these “hardscape fails”, and they have certain things in common. Here’s how to avoid some of the most frequent mistakes.

Thor: Love and Thunder

It’s no secret that the country is feeling the pinch from inflation and the rising costs of goods and services, with 48% of Americans struggling to make ends meet financially, according to the latest data from Dynata’s Global Consumer Trends survey. That’s up from 34% in August of last year.

The Scioto County Public Library would like to recommend these book titles. Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recommendations or information on applying for a library card go to www.yourppl.org or call 740-354-5688.

This week we head from a high rise in Evil Dead Rise to Mushroom Kingdom!! We are on an adventure with the Super Mario brothers. I am sure many of you are familiar with these guys. Both Mario and Luigi were flagships with Nintendo video games. Mario originally appeared in Donkey Kong in 1981 as the protagonist jumping barrels to save Princess Peach. We then have Mario Bros. in 1983 which was the brothers first game of their own. I can remember this being one of the first games I remember playing as a child. I can hear the music as I am writing this. My brother and I loved growing up and these characters and EVEN enjoyed the live action 1993 movie Super Mario Bros. That was a complete and utter failure. We have made it 30 years from that film and now Illumination (you’ll know from Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing franchises) has decided to put the brothers back in action. So, the question is…Would this be any good? Or more inline with the 1993 failure.

SCIOTO COUNTY- Interested in learning more about ways to manage diabetes for you or someone you are caring for? You can do this in the comfort of your own home by joining an upcoming telephone self-management class, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7)

Home organizing is more than a trend; it’s a lifestyle. From streaming shows demonstrating how to color-code your pantry to magazines offering tips to unclutter quickly and even a litany of organization products, there’s an abundance of information in the world of home organization. Yet, despite all this great content, younger generations still struggle with staying organized. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Pollfish on behalf of Duck brand finds that nearly 75% of Gen Z and millennials, ages 16 to 42, need a better organizing system or routine at home. Here’s what these generations struggle with the most:

PORTSMOUTH- Cardiac electrophysiologist Basel Edris, M.D., will see patients at King’s Daughters Medical Specialties, 1729 Kinneys Lane, Portsmouth, beginning May 17.

U.S. military service members are ready to be called upon at any time to protect the country, and May, which is Military Appreciation Month, is the perfect opportunity to express gratitude for their sacrifices

Hello! In the kitchen with Sharon this week is my good friend Jean Fields with her famous southern pecan praline cake.