As dog owners know, canines are more than just our friends. Many of us consider them family. They provide us with unconditional love and companionship. They bring us joy during good times and comfort when we're down. We don't...
There's one simple thing you can do each day to make you mentally stronger. It doesn't cost a thing. It takes only minutes. Anyone can do it. Sounds easy, right? Not exactly. In today's world, even though it's simple, that...
Once a week, even in the midst of a pandemic, it's recycling day in my neighborhood. Everyone diligently trundles to the end of the driveway with their plastic bins, separated between paper and plastic & glass. And as I've been...
Let's face it. Memory issues can be terrifying. No one wants to end up confused and lost in familiar places. No one wants to lose their ability to remember names, important appointments and their grandchild's birthday. I've written before about...
The other day I was at my local supermarket and noticed a group of folks in the fresh meat section looking a little stressed. The cause of their distress? There was no ground beef to be found. I’m sure you’ve...
There is no way to overshadow the human toll COVID-19 has taken on Americans. As of this writing, more than 4.3 million people in the U.S. have tested positive for the virus. The actual number is probably much higher. And...
I had a birthday recently and it got me thinking. How long do I think I'll live? And if I could live longer, wouldn't I do what I can to make that happen? I came across a stat recently that's...
Since the pandemic broke out, keeping our hands clean has been a priority. Washing with soap and warm water is my preferred method. But when I'm on the go and not near a sink, hand sanitizer has filled the void...
One of the first lessons I learned when I moved to Florida was that I had to get prepared for hurricane season. Right after that I learned that hurricane prep can be expensive. But thanks to some of my penny-pinching...
