Italian wines from the islands of Sicily and Sardinia
Drink Up! A reader recently asked me to write an article about the wines of Sicily. So, for my last in a series of articles discussing the wines of Italy, I am accommodating his request and doing one better. There are two significant wine-producing islands in...
Training puppies to walk on a leash
If you want your puppy to walk nicely on a leash, you should start the training process as soon as you get them. Picking the right equipment to train your puppy with is the first piece of the puzzle of teaching them to walk nicely. My collar of choice is a martingale...
An HOA going astray: The sequel
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings Senior Moments Do you like intrigue stories filled with suspense, plotting, clandestine meetings, patrols under the cloak of darkness in a place where alliances are forged through deceit, fear and false promises? We have...
Wake up to better health: It’s sleep week
If you’ve been burning the midnight oil, hitting snooze one too many times, or staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering why you can’t drift off, this week is for you. National Sleep Week kicks off May 10th, and it’s a good time for us to focus on our...
Mother’s Day flowers that will make you the favorite child year after year
When we think of Mother’s Day, visions of flowers automatically pop into our heads. In addition to giving mom the night off from cooking, showering her with flowers is a great way to show you care. But gift-giving can get expensive. According to the National Retail...
