Rethink the drink: April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Most of us do not think of ourselves as big drinkers. It is just a glass of wine to unwind after work, a few beers at the game, or a round of cocktails at a birthday dinner. Still, those casual drinks can add up faster than we realize. April is Alcohol Awareness...
Caring for the coastline that connects us
Coastal Conversations Protecting coastal ecosystems requires vision, dedication, and collaboration, and Lenore Tedesco brings all three to her role as executive director of The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor. Through her leadership, the Institute continues to...
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings
Sleeping at the Walmart Inn Senior Moments A little while back we were planning my wife’s hike of the Appalachian Trail, a potential five-to-six-month, 2,200-mile trek through the woods from Georgia to Maine. Hundreds of hours were spent watching YouTube videos...
Meet Jersey and Bambi: Two pups at Beacon Animal Rescue looking for forever homes
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
Avoiding the ‘puppy blues’
Time has flown by, and just like that, two of my puppies have moved on to their new homes. Before sending them off, I prepare a list of what their families will need and how they spend their days here to help their new families adjust to life with a puppy. I also...
