Seven things to look for in the year ahead
2026 is poised to be a big year for weather I can’t forecast the Jersey Shore weather 365 days out, but given a full year of a new president, and the recent election of a new governor, expect behind-the-scenes, policy-side changes when it comes to meteorology....
When holiday decorations don’t come down, joy lingers
A little festive chaos can feel just right in the quiet days of January I start with photographic evidence: My Thanksgiving decorations haven’t so much been put away as stealthily relocated. The horn of plenty, stuffed with a few forgotten – and now rotting –...
The holidays are over — so now what? Seven family-friendly ways to while away winter
Family Tides The presents have been opened, the decorations packed away and the buzz of the holidays is fading. For parents, the post-holiday slowdown can be jarring as winter stretches ahead and families find themselves spending more time indoors. But before you...
Cheers to Dry January!
A 31-day reboot for better energy, sleep and health If you are feeling a little foggy, sluggish or puffier after the holidays, you are not alone. December can be a blur of parties, family dinners, end of year stress, and yes, a little more wine, beer, or cocktails...










