Instant Coffee Musings
While at college, I didn't drink any coffee whatsoever. The aroma sent me in the other direction. Beer was an acquired taste, and I felt...
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Kevin Schwarm
Mar 28, 20233 min read
Some Health Claims to Question...
In the March 2023 AARP Bulletin, a health-related article discusses 16 common beliefs about wellness that don't hold up. I've selected...
Kevin Schwarm
Oct 28, 20224 min read
Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Experience – Pop-Ups
According to their website, the vision of the Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have food to...
Kevin Schwarm
Aug 11, 20227 min read
Oat Bran Craze From Many Years Ago...
Molbeck's Health Foods After about a year or so, the staff at Racine Runaway and I decided that this social work wasn't something I loved...
Kevin Schwarm
Jan 29, 20215 min read
Walking on a Florida Beach During a Pandemic - Part I
Introduction Part of our family has decided to quarantine in Clearwater Beach since December 14th. Coming from Chicago, we’re fortunate...
Kevin Schwarm
Jul 24, 20205 min read
Walking in Libertyville (Illinois) during a Pandemic - Part I
During this pandemic, I was trying to determine what I can and can't do from a safe and healthy perspective. With limited social...
Kevin Schwarm
Jun 5, 20204 min read
Essential Life is Safety, Security and Health
Even before COVID-19, when someone in the gym or grocery store had a runny nose or was coughing and sneezing in public, my defense...
Kevin Schwarm
Apr 10, 20203 min read
I Got a Black Eye Dealing With my Vision Insurer and Costco Optical
I have vision insurance through Aetna Vision although the actual administrators are done through EyeMed, located in Mason, OH. Over the...
Kevin Schwarm
Mar 6, 20204 min read
Insightful Satire
Bad News Can't Be Everywhere... If I'm online and currently reading Google News and after a few minutes when the news is bad or skews...
Kevin Schwarm
Dec 19, 20194 min read
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Review
I typically don't write reviews on medical facilities, however, the positive experience I had with my wife's surgery at the Illinois Bone...
Kevin Schwarm
Nov 28, 20193 min read
Should Burger King be sued for cooking the Impossible Whopper on a meat grill?
Phillip Williams, a Georgia resident, is suing Burger King because the meatless Impossible Whopper is cooked on the same grill as meat...
Kevin Schwarm
Oct 10, 20194 min read
How To Avoid Getting Killed On A Bicycle
I'm an experienced bicyclist who has been cycling since I was 6 or 7. Admittedly, I don't cycle as much as I used to as I'm in a...
Kevin Schwarm
Jun 13, 20197 min read
What's The Big Deal About Doing Dishes By Hand?
If you love doing dishes by hand, you're stuck with the dishwasher. It's just a kitchen appliance you need to have especially for resale...
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