Remember, the first seven pounds you lose are blood weight! — Everyone is looking for that easy secret to weight loss. I’ve tried everything from juice cleanses to intermittent fasting to flat-tummy gummies, and I’m here to tell you there is no magic trick to losing those stubborn pounds. …

One man’s misguided attempt at a boyhood dream. — When I arrived at The Borzoi Brother’s Circus, the ringmaster laughed me out of his office. I was a forty-three-year-old sad sack with one wife, three kids, one mistress, and one secret kid. Sure, I had a great job watching Daddy’s Money get bigger, but was I happy? Since I…

Learn why we eat cookies, give presents, and more. — Celebrating on December 25th In the year 336, Roman Emperor Constantine, upset that the Pagans had not invited him to their very cool Saturnalia party, decided to hold his Christmas party on the same day. …

The Birch Tree Inn: Haunted Since August. — Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon! Welcome to the Birch Tree Inn, the coziest and spookiest little Bed and Breakfast in East Central Illinois. I see we have you down for two nights in the Violet Suite. Ooh, that’s our most haunted room. Legend has it that Thomas Miller and his new…

Welcome, woman I am attempting to seduce, to the hallowed halls of my Connecticut Manor. I pour you a watery cocktail. I claim it was a recipe invented by Frank Sinatra, but actually it came from the back of a jar of olives. Don’t spill a drop on my black…

You must be the new librarian. It’s such a relief you’re here. We’ve gone through seven librarians in the last six months. They all say the Cumberland Public Library is different than any other library they’ve worked at. Sure, we have a few extra rules, but nothing… Oh no, I’m…