The best anti-inflammatory spices and herbs for holiday cooking
The holidays are a season of abundance—abundant gatherings, abundant emotion, and, of course, abundant flavor. Yet for many people, this time of year also brings a spike in inflammation, driven by stress, disrupted routines, richer foods, and colder weather. One of...
Living the message of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Letter from the editor One of my favorite Christmas movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Bob and I watch it every year, and somehow it resonates a bit differently each time. At its core is the message that our lives matter in ways we may never fully understand. Every...
The Christmas ball and chain: Shopping with your spouse
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings The holiday season is in full swing and with it comes good wishes, good food, good drink and among other good times, shopping. While some participate in the event of shopping like it is a competition; a contact...
Five Christmas cookie recipes that will make Santa’s mouth water
Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for. You can smell it in the air — sugar, evergreen bristles, peppermint and white chocolate. It’s time to turn on the Hallmark Channel and relish in the magic of Christmas. Now is the time to stir up something sweet, so...
Winter skin care: Natural ways to keep our glow
“Baby, it’s cold outside,” and our skin knows it. As winter weather sets in, even the most cheerful holiday melodies can’t hide the fact that cold air and dry indoor heat often leave our skin feeling dry, tight and far from calm and bright. Winter at the shore can be...
