Summer French wines from Sancerre and Muscadet
Drink Up! Last week, I discussed wines from the Touraine-Amboise, Chinon and Vouvray appellations of the mid-Loire Valley wine region, also known as the “Garden of France.” This week, I’d like to introduce you to the Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume and Muscadet wine regions of...
Mental Health Reset: Small shifts that can make a big difference
If your brain feels foggy, your patience is running thin or you’re carrying stress like bricks in a backpack, you’re not alone. Mental health issues are common, yet they are not always loud or obvious. They can creep in slowly, through irritability, a lack of...
Tax-exempt gifting to family
Gifting is one of those topics that comes up often with clients. The decision to give is one thing, but the way that you should give to family can be more complicated. There are three ways to gift on a tax-exempt basis. 1. Annual exclusion gifts For 2025, you can give...
Why women should embrace muscle building
Empowering Women The phrase “muscle weighs more than fat” has been a source of confusion and controversy in the fitness world for years. But what does this actually mean? And why should women, in particular, pay attention to it? Understanding the phrase...
How much does breed determine a dog’s breed and behavior?
When I am assessing any dog or puppy that has, let’s say, an undesirable characteristic, such as aggression, the first thing I consider is the dog’s overall temperament. In my opinion, a dog’s temperament is the single most important factor in what makes a...
