Striking the balance between planting seeds vs. seedlings in the garden
Now that we have made it past Mother’s Day (the unofficial start of the gardening season), we can get serious about planting. When it comes to growing vegetables and herbs, you can take two different approaches. You could head over to the garden nursery and purchase...
Puppy exercise: Finding the right balance for healthy growth
Most people believe that tiring out a puppy means walking them several times a day and giving them as much exercise as possible. The thinking is that the longer the walk or the more exercise the puppy gets, the better behaved they will be. The puppy won’t bite as much...
Retirement journey: Early-stage retirement, part 2
Last week, we touched on things to consider in the years leading up to retirement. In my opinion, that stage is the most important stage because it sets up what your retirement may look like. This week, I want to cover the next phase, which is the early part of your...
Mom in the middle: Navigating adult children and aging parents
From the editor There are moments in life when you suddenly realize the roles around you are beginning to shift. For me, that moment came last weekend during a walk on the Boardwalk with my daughter. As we strolled, she talked about her work in communications —...
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...
