This story is crazier than you think. — You know who President John Tyler is, right? You should know he spent some time in the White House, and that even though he died in 1862 in the early days of the American Civil War, he still has one grandchild living today. How is that even possible? It’s strange…

You’re right where you need to be. — I am 23 years old. I keep telling everyone it’s my Michael Jordan Year. And why shouldn’t it be? The basketball star was a legend and success. I want to do the same. I stand by his quote: “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost…

It’s a hobby and skill I’m still working on. — Pictures are worth a thousand words. Whether you take photos anywhere you go in life or are someone who enjoys the moment without a camera, photography plays a major role in life. I know from experience. I can be at a concert with friends, spending time with my family at…

Some Elvis Trivia for you. — Lisa Marie Presley passed away suddenly this week at age 54. It’s hard to believe the only child of “King of Rock” Elvis Presley and wife Pricilla is gone. She was 9 years old when her father died on Aug. 16, 1977. …

Do you want to earn money this year? — It’s safe to say 2022 was a growing year for me. I graduated college. I began my first job after college. I started making money for myself. But that’s not enough. It’s time to level up in 2023. And the best way to do? Creating passive income. But what is…

It’s an oasis like no other. — Your happy place may be on the beach, hiking in the mountain or maybe at a sporting event. Mine is nowhere near any of those. My happy place is in the basement of the Champaign Public Library. Let Me Tell You a Story I don’t even remember how or when I heard about the Friends Bookshop…

They’re my passion; and they’ll help you find yours too. — Who doesn’t want to give a Ted Talk? Having the chance to discuss something that’s important to you but also beneficial for everyone watching, that’s something to be amazed about. If not, they’re fun to watch too. I know it won’t be today, tomorrow or even a few weeks from…

It’s fun to play, but man, it’s annoying. — America may run on Dunkin’, but America falls all over Starbucks, especially when competing to have it for life. A few weeks ago, the coffee brand launched its winter edition of the game in which millions of app users compete to have Starbucks for Life (30 years). …

Hey, Chelsea Banning, we’ve all been there. — Being a published author is wonderful. Partly because we are now just that: published. But then come more steps in which to promote the book, including book signings. And they are nothing what we expect. Only Two People Show Up Last week, Chelsea Banning released her debut fantasy novel and had a book signing for…