The temperature is staying in the low 60s today. Leaves are falling and it’s a typical fall day. Yesterday the mercury almost reached 80 degrees, and it was a lovely day with the laundry drying very well.

Over the years, many different forms of exercise have become popular and the recent one is the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that do not require as much time, yet still produce remarkable health benefits.

We took our car in to have the brakes looked at the other day and much to our delight, the mechanic said, and I quote, “Your brakes are fine. Tell whoever has been driving it to keep doing the same thing.”

Learning to drive is an important milestone in a young person’s life. Take a minute to think back to that time in your youth. Driving has the power to provide freedom and helps instill a stronger sense of independence in teenagers.

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — In a county of less than 85,000 people, more than 1% of its population was summoned as prospective jurors in the high-profile trial of three white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man who was jogging in their Georgia neighborhood.  

Dustin and Loretta had perfect weather for their wedding day. All week was nice and sunny, which we were so grateful for.

THE LAST DUEL

Say what you will about the minivan stigma. It has a lot going for it in cargo and people hauler categories, and in many respects beats out the traditional SUV for overall roominess.

Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2021.

We read in Job 23:9, “When He acts on the left, I cannot behold Him; He turns on the right, I cannot see Him.” Job always contended that if a heavenly court were convened, God would find him “not guilty.” The problem we see here is Job was having a problem finding God.

There is a salad for every season. Spring salads are fresh and delicate, a tumble of baby leaves, new shoots and springy buds. Summer brings vibrant salads that are juicy, sunny and refreshing. Fall leans into the cooler weather and hunkers down with heft and substance. Each salad has a place at the seasonal table, celebrating the timely bounty and satisfying our cravings.

Self-care is something that can look different for every person. There are people who like to cuddle up on the couch with a book, do a face mask, take a bubble bath, or even those who like to clean. There are so many ways to partake in self-care, and it is so important to make sure you are setting aside time to de-stress and have some “you time.”

There are days when I think it’s safest, and probably wisest, not to say anything to anyone about anything because people can be so very touchy lately. People are also very adept at letting the rest of the world know when they’ve been offended.

While I missed the 30th anniversary by a bit over a month, I wanted to take a look back at one of the biggest albums in rock/metal: “Metallica” by Metallica. 

Flu season is upon us. The timing of flu is very unpredictable and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. Most seasonal flu activity typically occurs between October and May. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States between December and February.

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Cross-country traveler Gabby Petito was strangled to death, a Wyoming coroner announced Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal against the pandemic.

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A U.S.-based economist won the Nobel prize in economics Monday for pioneering research that transformed widely held ideas about the labor force, showing how an increase in the minimum wage doesn’t hinder hiring and immigrants do not lower pay for native-born workers. Two oth…

BOSTON (AP) — Kenya's Benson Kipruto won the pandemic-delayed Boston Marathon on Monday when the race returned from a 30-month absence with a smaller, socially distanced feel and moved from the spring for the first time in its 125-year history.

If Mark Zuckerberg seems irritable, he has good reason. His Facebook Empire is facing a digital scandal provoked by a former employee turned whistleblower.

Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down across wide swathes of the world Monday. Facebook's internal systems used by employees also went down.

The first day of autumn is bringing cool, rainy weather with the temperature at 51 degrees this morning.

So, I know it’s that time of year. I mean, the first day of fall was, what? September 22nd? A little more than a week ago, and the pumpkin spiciness has been out and about for over a month it seems.

VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE

Busy schedules, taking care of others, dysfunctional relationships, unrealistic expectations for ourselves and others, political differences, pandemic strain — all can bring about feelings of stress.

OK, I know, it’s pure stereotype, but I did feel that when we moved here from the east coast, simple transactions felt kinder, more authentically cheerful. I was fond of saying that when we drove to our cottage for the summer, it was like slipping into a warm bath. I’m sure there are a million exceptions, but that’s how I felt. Maybe I based that entirely on the checkers at the grocery store. But that was important! Once I was so exasperated with a grocery checker back east, I looked her in the eye and blurted out, “You’re supposed to say ‘Thank you!’”

We live near one of the best national parks in the country, yet many of us don’t take advantage of it. 

While the Chevy Suburban is synonymous with a cavernous interior, the new Tahoe is not far behind with this year’s makeover. Its commanding presence on the road places it near the top of large SUVs.

I came up with this recipe for Apple Pie Pancakes with Caramel-Bourbon Glaze as one of my food projects. I wanted to try to make pancakes with different flavors.

No kneading, you just mix it up and bake it.

Now that the fall season is officially launched, it’s time to braise. After all, ‘tis the season for fleece and woolies, lighting the fireplace, and reaching for our Dutch ovens. It’s time for cozy warmth and slow-food days, with the aromas of meat and spice wafting through the house. It’s meant for braises, stews and roasts, accompanied by squidgy mashes and bubbling gratins. No matter the neck of the woods in which you live or the weather outside, autumn is in the air — and on the menu.

I’m not sure how other couples start their weekends, but my husband and I usually begin Saturdays with a cup of coffee and an episode of “Hoarders.”

Fall is an abundant and satisfying season in the garden. Your hard work throughout the season has produced a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Flowers continue to bloom, and the cool nights are allowing cool season vegetables to flourish.