By Kathy Megyeri
We all want to live longer, and we’ve been cautioned that healthy food, exercise, cessation of smoking and keeping our mental acuity are the solutions. But when Marta Zaraska, a Canadian-born Washington...
By Susan Goldfein
Whatever happened to the summers of my youth? School's end, the extended hours of daylight, more time to spend outdoors? While I still enjoy the extended hours of daylight, my appreciation...
By J.C. Amodea
Americans are citizens of the United States of America, home to those representing many ethnic origins. Because of this diversity in ethnic backgrounds, the culture of America and its laws do...
By T Michele Walker
Couples spend years planning their dream wedding. The wait became longer and more complex for weddings planned spring of 2020.
The world is on edge right now,...
By Rebecca Fending
It's no secret that men can be hard to shop for-- Dad can only wear so many ties. So, for holidays like Father’s Day, coming up with a gift idea is...
By Michael B. Wright
Hopefully, by the time you read this, COVID-19 will have become history. During the initial outbreak, I had three strikes against me concerning susceptibility: my age, my heart, and my...
Mother’s Day brings families together in honor or remembrance of a beloved motherly figure in the family. With this may come the pressure to get Mother’s Day “right” by choosing a great gift, a fantastic meal, and a perfect day. However,...
By Susan Goldfein
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it seems natural that one’s thoughts turn to relationships. I know mine do. And I’m struck by the changes that can occur after four decades of marriage....
By Lauren Reeves
These days, Valentine’s Day is often touted as a scheme cooked up by greeting card companies. And although Hallmark, florists and chocolate candy companies do exceptionally well around this time of...
By Michael B. Wright
On social media, I occasionally see the status: “In a Relationship”. To me, this is a deliberately vague statement that could mean different things. It may mean that the significant...
