By Jan Larraine Cox
In wartime it may seem we lack what we really want – peace. We feel something is not right when we turn on the news and again hear about atrocities happening in the Middle East. How...
By Dana C. Litwin, CVA (she/they)
What’s the big deal about pronouns these days? People write them on their nametags, bring it up in casual conversation, and there are all these emails and in the signature part, the person says...
by Michele D. Baker
Adapted from the article by Catherine E. Shoichet and Parker Leipzig for CNN (read the full article)
Edith Heyck didn’t expect she’d be 72 years old, divorced, and living alone. “I always thought I’d be married,” she says....
by Kathy A. MegyeriBook review of “Recipes from the Grave, Wonderful Dishes for the Here and After,” by P. Arden Corbin (2-15)
Two years ago during the pandemic, TikTok user Rosie Grant discovered how many people left recipes on their...
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian approaches, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the devastating impacts of the storm and the remarkable resilience exhibited by the communities affected. It also provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress...
By Mike Wright
Summer is usually the most anticipated time of the year. People plan their summertime fun vacations or create off-time to engage in activities usually foreign to other times of the year. It’s a time for taking road...
by Kathy A. Megyeri
Many of us in our 80’s are exploring elder care options and a final residence, especially when facing health issues. As my husband and I pack to move into the Army Distaff Hall in Washington, DC...
By Dale Bliss
In times past, grandparents were for mini vacations, special treats and extravagant birthday and Christmas gifts. Nowadays, it seems more and more grandparents are becoming extended parents. They are either completely raising the grandchildren or at least...
By Kathy A. Megyeri
“The Book of Pet Love And Loss: Words of Comfort and Wisdom from Remarkable People,” by Sara Bader (2023)
When editor and author Sara Bader lost her 13-year-old cat Snowflake, she was bereft and searched for a...
By Michele D. Baker
image courtesy of Amazon
Amazon’s new Alexa Together service is a way to provide support for your loved ones, keeping you together even when you’re apart. Getting started is easy: you need one Alexa Together subscription (currently...
