Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

I’d like to take a moment and share a personal experience, and thank some great people for taking care of me during a time when I needed a little special attention. On Tuesday, April 7, I had just finished my “Heart Healthy” session at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion in Three Rivers. This group meets twice a week and we work …

On Saturday, April 11, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a Silent Auction for Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) from 5 until 8 PM. The lodge is located at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. The cost is $20 per person and you’ll have a choice of either Walleye or Chicken Tenders. Included with the entree will be …

Food Facts You Probably Didn’t Know — Just 2 bananas will provide you with enough energy for an intense 90-minute workout. — Eating cucumbers before bedtime can help you wake up feeling refreshed and headache-free. — Apples are more effective in waking up in the morning than coffee. — Three carrots give you energy to walk 3 miles. They were …

Things to Drop From Your Life: Drop the negative people around you. Drop saying “Yes” all the time. Drop the past. Drop worrying about the future. Drop caring about the mistakes you’ve made. Drop yourself portrait image. Unbelievable But True Facts: Dogs can smell cancer. Humans and giraffes have the same number of neck bones. Chewing gum after meals reduces …

The cities of Three Rivers and Union City made National News a week or so ago. Mother Nature unleashed her wrath and did a bit of demolishing here in St. Joe and Branch counties. Several lives were lost in Branch County and my condolences go out to those families during this time of grieving. My kudos to those communities who …

Six Signs You Are Outgrowing Your Life — You feel bored by the conversations you used to enjoy. — You crave solitude more than social events. — You feel a strange sadness, like you are grieving a version of yourself that is dying. — You are easily irritated by drama and gossip. — Your old friends feel like strangers. — …

Old age is not for sissies. A year ago I suffered a heart attack and spent about six weeks at home recovering from Quadruple Heart By-Pass surgery. Since then I’ve been attending “Heart Healthy” sessions at the Beacon Health Wellness Pavilion. I’ve shared some of these experiences with everyone via this column. I recently developed a slipped disc in my …

Did You Know? — Iceland has no mosquitoes at all due to its cold climate. — Iceland is the world’s safest country, with lowest crime and highest peace. — Railways don’t exist in Iceland; travel depends on cars, buses & planes. — Iceland is one of the most volcanically active regions on Earth. — Iceland’s national sport is handball, not …

Did You Know? — Cats can’t taste sweetness. They’re the only mammals that can’t. — Male cats are mostly left-pawed. — Most cats dislike citrus scents…they act as natural repellents. — Unlike humans, cats can safely drink seawater. — Cats instinctively hide when they are sick. — Cats stalk their owners just for fun. — Cats sometimes guard their owners …

Did You Know? — Your phone is dirtier than a toilet seat. — Left-handed people recover from injuries faster. — Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not. — The average person walks around the earth 3 times in a lifetime. — Hot water freezes faster than cold water. — Chewing gum improves memory and focus. — Most dust in your …