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H. Mikel Feilen
Empower Seniors: Learn to Overcome Aging Challenges
The 2 fears I have about aging: 1. Outliving my usefulness 2. Outliving my money. I am 69 years old and the baby of six kids. Two of my sisters have already passed away (God Bless them both!), while the other three siblings and me, are holding our own.
Brainwave Cartoons — Friendships— by H Mikel Feilen
Friendship is looking past the faults of others — praying they will look past ours. I usually wouldn’t bother you with this but since you are my best friend…. Thank God for Best Friends! Most of us have one —sometimes two if we’re lucky. The best thing about best friends is that they will listen to your constant babbling about nothing and agree with most of it.
California Bill Will Create Artificial Gas Shortages
And higher prices at the pump for Arizona and Nevada. A bipartisan alliance between Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) called on California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) to stop legislation on a bill they say will make gas prices in their respective states increase.
Rent-Burdened Residents: Arizona and Nevada's Rising Housing Costs
Arizona and Nevada see major increases in housing costs. Rent in Arizona and Nevada has been increasing over the past two years. This increase has many residents spending 30% or more of their monthly income on keeping a roof over their heads.
Homeless in Nevada is Not a Country Song - It's a Real Problem
From drug addicts to families, people are living at their lowest point - on the streets. I have been without a home before but that was because my wife kicked me out of the house for a night. (We were young) But on a serious note, I cannot imagine being homeless and without an address.
Eliminating Thousands of Barred Owls to Protect Another Owl Species
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 400k birds to be destroyed. Owls are some of the coolest birds there are. They are nocturnal, have binocular vision like humans, can turn their heads almost 360 degrees in either direction and do not make a sound when they fly.
Wild Horses Rescued: 24 Adopted by Wild Horse Connection
The removal and adoption of 24 wild horses out of a South Reno construction area caused a bit of a stir by wild horse enthusiasts protesting in Carson City. However, the Nevada Department of Agriculture Director Dr. J.J. Goicoechea says they began the removal process of the horses from a development property on Wednesday, Aug. 7, saying they had to do so to protect them from active construction.
Nevada Gains Residents Because California is Losing Its Charm
I'm originally from the cornfields of Nebraska and my entire youthful existance - growing up in the 60s - I thought of California as - the - place to be. It was the land of opportunity, the Beach Boys, and hot babes my momma always warned me about.
Unmasking the Hidden Symptoms: Epilepsy's Impact on Personality
What I thought were character flaws, were symptoms of my disease. I was diagnosed with epilepsy back in 1970. When I had my first seizure I was 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. However, because of the era, everyone thought I was on drugs. (I now wish that was the case.)
Largest Password & Social Security Number Leak in Histroy: Billions of Files at Risk
The Social Security number of every American may have been exposed in a the largest cybersecurity breach in history - threatening the identity of all US citizens. The hacking group USDoD claims that they were able to hack into a data broker company called National Public Data (NPD). Then they leaked 2.9 billion personal information records, including social security numbers, full names, and home addresses.
Silver Springs, NV: Home to a Wild Bird Rescue Sanctuary
What are these sick, injured, and orphaned birdies up to?. "Feed Me!" His nickname other than Big Mouth is Audrey 3!. As the season unfolded at FlyAway Bird Rescue this year an influx of baby Barn Owls hit Suzette like a downy wave of tiny hooters.
SCE Workers Prepare for Shutoffs in the Future
Finding a better way to keep the power on in Southern California. During the public fifth 5th annual post-season/pre-season briefing, hosted by the California Public Utilities Council, the SCE delivered an outline on Wednesday defining its 2024 plans on how to improve and reduce the number of "Public Safety Power Shutoffs"
California's Homeless Crisis: Controversial Solutions or a Growing Problem?
Gov. Newsom and Mayor Bass - Solutions or a different kind of problem. On the 25th of July, Governor Newsom issued EXECUTIVE ORDER N-1-24, having state agencies begin the removal of all homeless encampments on state-owned land and encouraging local California governments to do likewise.
H. Mikel Feilen
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I am a writer, dancer, artist, and author - husband, father, and grandfather: big-time dog lover and rescuer. I have suffered from epilepsy since 1970.
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