How is everybody doing? Guess who is celebrating his birthday on February 3rd? Here’s a hint. He is a red, furry, and an optimistic monster who lives at 123 Sesame Street with his mother, Mae,…

On the Edge of Glory Feeling blue? Well, you are not alone. Detroit Lions football fans everywhere are showing their support for the team during the playoffs with “all things blue” –- jerseys, outdoor lighting,…

Words to Live By There are some things that can never be forgotten – like the favorite sayings of parents, family, and others in our lives. In my case, it’s the words of a high…

More Than One Dream Martin Luther King Jr. Day (“MLK Day”) 2024 is Monday, Jan. 15 — and this year, the federal holiday falls on the actual birthday of the visionary minister and civil rights…

Game On Happy new year and welcome January – a perfect name for the month that kicks off 2024! What’s in a Name? The name “January” is derived from the ancient Roman god Janus. Janus is…

Jack of All Trades Today the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two gene-based treatments for sickle cell disease, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, a genetic disease that can cause extreme pain and reduces average life…

20 Seconds It’s simple math – 20 seconds is equal to exactly 1⁄3 of a minute. Or if you prefer fractions, it’s approximately 33.3% of a minute. Sometimes 20 seconds can seem like a really…

Take A Picture Like many of you, The Download is taking a bit of a break to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. Although the introduction for this week’s edition may be brief,…

Sugar, Sugar November is a time to talk about more than just turkey. It’s National Diabetes Month — a time to raise awareness of the disease, how to prevent diabetes related health problems and the need…

Calling All Heroes Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each year, no matter what day of the week it falls. This federal holiday honors  all American veterans — living or dead — although it’s largely…

Matters of Time It’s nearly time to say goodbye to daylight saving time for 2023. Daylight saving time officially ends for most people in the U.S. this Sunday, November 5th at 2 am. This means setting the…

Fear Not Have you seen a ghost lately? Or a skeleton or giant spider? With America’s love affair with Halloween, you likely have seen many such decorations on neighborhood houses and businesses in your community. But why…

Devil’s In the Details It’s that time of the year for Grazer, the winner of the 2023 Fat Bear Week and the other bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve, to hibernate. For those of…

Sticks & Stones You may have heard the saying, sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Over the years, parents taught their children to use this saying as a response when…