Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

Strange but true facts about dogs Dogs can smell your emotions. A dog’s noseprint is as unique as a human fingerprint. Dogs can hear four times farther than humans. Dogs have a “sixth sense” for natural disasters. Dogs can smell human stress hormones. Dogs can hear earthquakes before they happen. Dogs can recognize images on TV screens. Dogs enjoy music …

When I was in the seventh grade, I experienced hiccups one time in class. Mrs. Lasko, our teacher, had a cure, which consisted of going with her to the drinking fountain and while I put my fingers in my ears, she turned on the fountain while I drank as much water as I could. The hiccups went away. I don’t …

Welcome 2026. May this year bring us all more together and more understanding of our fellow man than we did in 2025. I’m thinking that if we all work really hard, a cure for Cancer will be found, the homeless will all find a home, we’ll need more warehouses for all the extra food we have, the politicians will be …

I’ve come to the conclusion that in life, you only have two things to worry about, whether you’re healthy, or whether you’re sick. If you’re healthy, you have nothing to worry about. If you’re sick, you only have two things to worry about. Getting better or getting worse. If you get better, you have nothing to worry about. If you …

For you ladies, believe it or not, Sam Elliott does wake up with “Morning Breath”. For you guys, so does Nora O’Donnell. As a matter of fact, I don’t know of anyone who wakes up with their breath smelling like a bouquet of roses, no matter what you might see in the movies. Morning Breath is a natural consequence of …

As long as I can remember, I’ve dreaded visiting the dentist. Like my mother, I’ve always tried to make dental appointments twice a year. As a result, I’ve been lucky when it came to cavities. Last week when I arrived for my cleaning, I informed the hygienist that I was not a big fan of the use of the high …

Hopefully this finds everyone doing what you can to stay warm and upright. With the recent snow storm, we are officially into the winter season. Flies and mosquitoes are no longer a problem, and for this I am truly thankful. We must now concentrate on the upcoming Christmas holidays. Please don’t forget to take your patience and understanding with you …

The annual Christmas variety show, “Make We Merry” has returned. This one-time annual event is back to enhance everyone’s Christmas spirit. The historic Riviera Theatre will host this merry experience this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 5, 6, and 7. It will benefit TRAM (Three Rivers Area Mentoring). Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7 PM, and the …

Chewing gun, while peeling onions, will keep you from crying. The Golden Rule has been around for many years and is interpreted in many languages, depending on a particular religion. Here are just a few examples: — Christianity: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” — Buddhism: “Hurt not others with that which pains yourself.” — …

The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF), would like to invite all pet owners to their Annual “Pet Pictures With Santa” fundraiser this coming Saturday, November 22. TSC, located just north of the intersection of US-131 and West Michigan Avenue, in Three Rivers will host this fundraiser from Noon until 3 P.M. The cost is only $10 for one pet, and $2 …