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If a wild bird finds its way indoors, don’t try to catch it

Do Just One Thing By Danny Seo It’s rare, but sometimes a wild bird finds its way in and ends up flying around inside your home or office. What do you do to safely get feathered friends back outside? First, don’t create a panic by trying to chase the bird or capture it with a blanket or coat. The stress won’t help the bird, and you’re more likely to hurt it. Instead, find a window in its path and open it as wide as possible. Close the blinds and drapes on the other windows so the bird can easily understand the one way out. Turn off all the lights so the open window shines, and ...

Horoscope: July 26

Sunday, July 26 There’s much going right, but for the areas of your life that just aren’t working? You will turn them around, with or without permission. Aries (March 21-April 19) People rarely understand the difficulty of a task until they try it themselves. Today, that means letting someone struggle through a task, even if you could do it faster yourself. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Whatever you pay close attention to becomes more interesting. Other people also notice where your attention goes, and today they will follow along, so your curiosity creates more ...

Ask the Doctors: July 25-26

Ask the Doctors Dr. Eve Glazer and Dr. Elizabeth Ko Dear Doctors: You often advise people to consult their doctor, but these days that relationship has been replaced by a nurse practitioner. A discussion with an NP about a condition or whether a certain screening test is appropriate is not the same as with a doctor. So what do we do? Dear Reader: You have identified a gradual but significant shift in primary healthcare in the United States. The single-practice doctor who was once the face of family medicine is in decline. In many parts of the country, medical groups with multiple ...

Online tools help keep seniors safe behind the wheel

Dear Annie: Annie Lane Dear Annie: I am a retired RN, and I was interested when one of your readers wrote that if an elderly person falls, they should not be allowed to drive. I am here to tell you there is no direct correlation between falls and driving. Falls for the elderly occur for many reasons –– some known and others unknown. The statement in your column was not qualified. Perhaps it should say that in some cases people should not drive due to a medical condition, such as dizziness, seizures, visual deficits, cardiac condition or medications. Although the elderly perhaps ...

House of the Week: Redrock

The Redrock from Associated Designs demonstrates why thoughtfully designed cottage house plans continue to resonate with homeowners in 2026. Combining efficient single-level living with open gathering spaces and attractive architectural details, this home offers broad appeal for families, empty nesters, and vacation-home buyers alike.Spanning 1,430 square feet, the Redrock features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a two-car garage, creating a practical balance between comfort and affordability. Its ranch-inspired cottage design emphasizes accessibility, convenience, and everyday ...

Mars, Mercury to be visible before sunrise this week in the Eastern sky

Stargazers: Dennis Mammana In a couple of weeks, I’ll be telling you about the annual Perseid meteor shower. It should be a good one this year since moonlight won’t reduce our view. Of course, if you’ve read my column regularly, you already know that stargazers will almost always see ...