Finding a balance between socializing and being a contented homebody
The art of finding clothes on sale can be rewarding — and habit forming
Play it again, please: How songs can transport you to a different time and place
What is old can often be new again, and become far more meaningful
Taking cues from Sinatra and Dickens on maintaining a positive outlook
The childhood behest resonates as much or more as adults
When trying to right a wrong, a sincere apology can be a true gift
The battle against lies, deception and misinformation starts with us
A notable benchmark of getting older, turning 65 is not without its perks
The loss of loved ones can spark a range of emotions, as well as inspiration
Being consistent is a good thing, but so is being open to newness
Dealing with Bad News It happens to all of us, it’s how we respond that makes a difference
Advance preparation is a good thing, but so is living in the moment
Six Degrees of Separation It’s often a smaller world than we think — and that’s a very good thing
When it comes to birthdays, do you prefer to party or downplay the occasion
Adjusting to a new normal of not always being able to remember
Zoom gatherings offer a critical lifeline for maintaining relationships
Resolving to control what we can and adapt to what we can’t
After the challenges of the last few years, finding contentment with the gifts we have
The need and desire to travel vs the continued concern for safety
In pursuit of conversations that transcend the mundane
What’s important is that people remember who and what matters
In times of need, the support of family and friends can be truly uplifting
If I mentioned that I watched six hours of episodes in a Netflix series on a recent Tuesday night when I had a work meeting at 8 the next morning, would that seem to you like a lot of time spent binge-watching TV?
Approaching the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the end of the world as we knew it, COVID-19 has eliminated much of our daily routines. Because of that, I am facing stimulation starvation.
It feels as if everything has changed about the upcoming holidays. Except what is required of me. For my family, this year we will no longer be extended, but reduced. Out of caution and COVID protocols, my brothers and sisters, spouses, children, grandchildren, cousins and more will not be s…
Seven strategies to help remedy COVID-related mental fatigue
When it comes to paying the tab for a group outing, what's a few bucks here or there?
Since we all goof up now and then, why is acknowledging our mistakes so difficult?
Dealing with the cold is a challenge of mind over matter, simply don't dwell on it
When it comes to TV and movies, a plea for more uplifting content
In our ever more contentious society, a small step toward greater civility
The ultimate accessory for self expression, and for me, paying tribute to my dad
Those occasions when just being there can be a truly meaningful gesture
Overstepping the line between a personal favor and a professional request
Spring is the season for fresh starts and trying and doing new things
Why snap decisions can sometimes win out over due consideration
Seven memorable lessons to live by that are still applicable today
A personal promise to simplify life in order to move on to a brighter future
The annual challenge of finding just the right items for everyone on your list
Some bonds are easy to snip — given the right discount coupon
Words on paper promise worlds of possibility the digital era just can't match
Hope and optimism are good traits, except when hiring contractors for your home
One project will inevitably lead to another, then another, and it's never enough
The most valuable type of IQ may actually be social-emotional, not intellectual
I appreciate the value of a quick break — but I won't take mine lying down
A curious urge to step back in time — and dress the part
Cooking on the fly has its risks, but can also result in surprisingly tasty culinary creations
The fine art of noticing the little things in life that can make a big difference
The great outdoors may just be nature's way of promoting spa visits and luxury hotel stays
How is it that our minds often inexplicably go blank, even when meeting longtime friends?