For most of my life I’ve had good neighbors. I’m not saying that all of my neighbors have been great, but most have been kind, considerate and friendly. I grew up in the 60s and 70s on a quaint brick lined street in an older part of town. Many of the residents in the neighborhood […]

For most of my life I’ve had good neighbors. I’m not saying that all of my neighbors have been great, but most have been kind, considerate and friendly. I grew up in the 60s and 70s on a quaint brick lined street in an older part of town. Many of the residents in the neighborhood […]

When I retired last year, I promised myself three things. I’d never stop learning, I’d enjoy my newfound free time without guilt, and I’d continue to give back through volunteering and community involvement. I’d worked outside the home since graduating from college in 1985. When I had my children, I was fortunate to have a […]

We live in a world of ever-increasing exposure to stress, whether it’s the endless feed of disheartening news, the cruel drumbeat of social media comparisons, or just worries about everyday problems. And it’s not getting better. According to a recent Gallup poll, people are unhappier and more stressed than ever before. Is it any wonder […]

While I was driving my daughter to the Airport during rush hour, she looked at me and asked “Doesn’t this traffic annoy you – you seem so calm?” I thought a moment and then answered, “well, I don’t enjoy it, but it’s out of my control so why let it stress me out? I try […]

Recently, a good friend and I met for lunch to catch up what was going on in our lives. While we made our ways through our greens and grains salad bowls, the topic of technology and social media came up. We had a lengthy discussion, sharing some of our own experiences of how it’s affected […]

Another year has flown by and as 2023 ushers in hopes for a better future, along with it comes aspirational and often lofty new year’s resolutions. Whether or not you’re a fan of the tradition, the fact that millions of people set out to start the year on a better note is a reason to […]

If you’re somewhere in the “middle-aged” category and attend social events, you’re bound to notice the conversational subject matter begins to shift in certain directions as the years go by. When we were younger, people my age used to joke about “older people” discussing health issues and aching joints. We’d laugh at our parents discussing […]

I love to read. I suppose that’s part of why I love to write. It’s a word thing. And I’m not alone spending hours lost in a good book. In fact, I’m dedicating today’s column to book clubs everywhere. It seems like most of my friends are members of a book club. Some are in […]