Articles Found in This Issue
5 Smart Home Products for the Modern Home - Here are five smart home technologies that can help you take control and elevate your home into a sanctuary of modern convenience and elegance.
Sherry Tuss: A Montana Artist - She savors every moment that she is either teaching or doing her own artwork.
Alzheimer’s and Extreme Heat - Extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but these conditions can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Pay Attention! 16mm Guidelines to 1950s Dating - These now-forgotten pearls of wisdom offered impressionable kids noteworthy life lessons in a mere 10 to 20 minutes each.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - A swim in the river of denial is commonplace when the hair starts to thin.
Six Components of a Balanced Life - Life is all about Balance. This life of stability requires more than just diet and exercise, rather it includes several factors essential for wellness.
Summer Mowing Tips for a Healthy, Lush Lawn - Whether you’re hosting parties and events or your kids are running all over the lawn, your grass needs to be in tiptop shape.
How to Keep Feet and Ankles in Tip Top Shape This Summer - Summer fun and chores alike come with potential hazards to feet.
Old Man Whiskers - He just showed up in Cut Bank one windy fall day when he picked that place to jump off the freight train headed west.
Irresistible Riding Odyssey - “The terrain is so beaten down in spots your stirrups scrape the edges of the trail on a tall horse,”
Three More Myths About Social Security - In this column, we will explore three more myths that continue to persist about Social Security.
The Montana Endowment Tax Credit - Imagine a way to support our communities, people, and non-profits forever through endowments.
Maximizing the “Assisted” in Assisted Living - Families often move their loved ones into assisted living so they will be safer and can enjoy more social interaction.
Take a Hike! The Perks of Bozeman Parks - Seniors visiting the seat of Gallatin County will find plenty of opportunity to stretch their legs along the meandering pathways.
Ella Knowles-Haskell - She was not only a suffragist but also a trailblazer enabling other women to become lawyers.
How Much Do You Know About July 4th? - Our upstart Congress adopted their Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
A Dog Trainer’s Top Tips to Support Pets Through Life Stages - As your dog transitions to new life stages, training is an important part of a well-rounded health and wellness routine that will keep your pup happy and healthy every step of the way
Thomas Minckler: A Keeper of History - Thomas Minckler has bought and sold historical art, books, letters, diaries, and other ephemerae related to the American West and early Montana history as his life’s work.
Cognitive Decline and Financial Decisions - Cognitive decline can impact our memory, judgment, and reasoning, making it difficult to manage our finances effectively.
Remembering Raquel - Although I wasn’t close friends with Raquel Welch, I had the good fortune of being with her in 1964 when we were both Deb Stars together.
How to Avoid Hefty Smartphone Repair Costs - he amount of money they spent on screen repairs surged to $8.3 billion in 2023
MTHS Welcomes New Centennial Farm and Ranch Families - These long-lived farm and ranch families received a certificate from Gov. Greg Gianforte and a roadside sign to honor their remarkable achievement.
Stephen King’s Surprise Gift - It was the early 1970s, and times were tough for Stephen and Tabitha King.
The Typical Retiree Might Not Look Like What You Imagine - America is facing a looming retirement crisis, according to a recent Business Insider report.
Summer Golf - If there is ever a time when a golf addict is at his or her best, or maybe worst, it’s during summer months!
Must-Have Tech Upgrades for Your Life - Check out some of the coolest technology upgrades you can make right now
It’s June Cleaver! - She will forever be known to millions of people around the world as the mom, June Cleaver on the TV show, Leave It To Beaver.
A Lot to Say About Manhole Covers - The average person recognizes manhole covers, but their specific purpose is often a mystery.
A Rock-Solid Idea - By the beginning of the next year, though, there’s little doubt that you would have become aware of, if not his name, his quirky creation...
My Life as a Socialite - Some young people think that seniors were always old and can’t see us as fun-loving. On occasion we should remind them that we know how to party.
Virtual Fitness: Do Your Yoga Online - Imagine an exercise regimen that doesn’t require you to shower or leave your house or even get dressed.
Considering a New Type of Lawn - “Woolly and Crawling Thyme are almost ‘plant it and then forget it’ plants. A pleasant fragrance is emitted when the thyme is walked on,”
How to Talk About Death with Young Children - Young children are naturally curious about death, whether it is the death of a pet or the concept of mortality in humans, and it’s important to hold space for these explorations.
Don’t Mess with Shakespeare - I’m sorry, guys, but when I go to see a Shakespeare play, I want to see the real thing.
What to do When Someone Dies - If you’re present at an expected death, the first thing to do when the person dies, is nothing.
Three Myths About Social Security - For most of us, Social Security is—or will be—essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we get older.
Essential Kitchen Safety Tips for Care Partners of People with Dementia - The kitchen is arguably the most dangerous room in the home for anyone.
Pets with a Purpose - In addition to the companionship, invaluable during the pandemic, taking Shelby for walks provided Yvonne opportunities to meet people.
How to Protect Seniors from Scam Calls - What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls?
It’s the Beaver! Jerry Mathers - I’m sure all will remember the TV show “Leave It To Beaver.” Jerry Mathers had the starring role of Beaver Cleaver.
The Dash and the River - As I reach the end of my septuagenarian decade, I ponder Linda Ellis’ poem, The Dash, which refers to how one spends the time between birth and death.
Gift Ideas That Help Show You Care - Any day can provide the perfect opportunity to let that special someone know how you feel about him or her.
The Dough Boy; “We’ll See” - Like all soldiers in the American Expeditionary Forces under General “Black Jack” Pershing, he was a dough boy.
