Editorial: Fun Childhood at the Water’s Edge
As the beauty of April’s weather rolls into southwest Florida across the Gulf, I am reminded of my own childhood at the water’s edge.
Regular readers of this column will remember...
Enjoy Our April 2026 Issue. The Water’s Edge.
As the beauty of April’s weather rolls into southwest Florida across the Gulf, I am reminded of my own childhood at the water’s edge.
Regular readers of this column will remember...
Social Security Retirement Benefits 2026
Question: What is the maximum monthly Social Security retirement benefit payable in 2026?
The maximum benefit for 2026 is $4,152 a month. When you’re ready to apply for retirement benefits,...
Blast to the Past! “Let Your Love Flow”
By Randal C. Hill
Howard and David Bellamy would sometimes wake up to the sounds of a Merle Haggard or Buck Owens record being spun by their music-loving father. The...
Movie Preview: “Project Hail Mary” Reaches for the Stars
By Randal C. Hill
“Project Hail Mary” stars A-lister Ryan Gosling (“Barbie,” “La La Land”) in the role of Ryland Grace. This nearly three-hour-long, budget-busting release is based on the...
Making the Best of What’s Left
Book: “Making the Best of What’s Left When We’re Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered” by Judith Viorst
“In the meantime… enjoy being not dead.” Joan Retallack
This March, I...
