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Goin’ Green – Why Can’t I Recycle All Types of Plastic?
My community accepts plastics for recycling, and I see the recycling symbol on all my plastics, but my neighbor has mentioned that I can’t recycle my plastic take-out food containers. Why can…
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SS Q & A – My Daughter Is My Representative
Question: Often, I need assistance with day-to-day tasks. My daughter offered to help me with my Social Security claim and wants to represent me. Is that okay? Answer: You can choose to…
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Social Security Q & A – Working While On Disability
Question: My father collects disability benefits, but he is interested in trying working again. Is there a program that helps disabled people find work while they’re collecting Social Security disability benefits? Answer:…
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SS Q & A – Going Back To Work
Question: A few months after I started receiving my Social Security retirement benefit, my former employer offered to take me back. It’s a great offer. Can I withdraw my retirement claim and…
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Social Security Q & A – Coming Off Disability
Question: I have been collecting disability benefits for a few years, but I’m getting healthy enough to work again. Can I return to work while getting Social Security disability benefits? Answer: Yes,…
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Lime Chicken with Chickpeas, Asparagus and Yogurt Mint Sauce
Serves 4 • 3 limes, 1 sliced • 1 Tbsp chopped thyme • 2 Tbsp olive oil • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 4 chicken breasts • 8 oz cooked chickpeas…
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In The Garden in April
At long last, spring has arrived! Are you wondering, “where do I even begin?” There’s so much to do in every corner of the yard this month that it’s difficult to know…
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Children Are Quick
TEACHER: Why are you late? STUDENT: Class started before I got here. ____________________________________ TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor? JOHN: You told me to do it…
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Spring Cleaning: 5 Tips to Get It Done
It’s time to let in the fresh fragrance of spring! If an older loved one’s home could use a good corner-to-corner cleaning, here are five steps to get it done together. 1.…
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Second Hand Smoke (It’s a Killer Too)
by Angela Wells, RN, MSN, NHA Everyone knows that cigarettes kill. Aside from the stink, the stigma and the cost, however, what many may have forgotten is that just being around cigarette…
