Halloween has grown up — and grown bigger
Letter from the editor When I was young, Halloween was fun. We placed a pumpkin on the porch, picked out a costume and went trick-or-treating through the neighborhood on Oct. 31, often with a pillowcase serving as a candy bag. That was about it. There were no 12-foot...
Seasonal cocktails to bring a little flavor to your fall gatherings
As the weather gets cooler, our drink preferences start to change right along with the seasons. Warm spices, crisp apples, and tart cranberries feel right at home around a dinner table, at a holiday gathering, or during a cozy night in. Whether you are planning a...
The new face of aesthetics: Looking like yourself, only refreshed
When we hear the words Botox and fillers, many of us pictured frozen foreheads, oversized lips and faces that no longer resembled the people we once knew. Social media hasn’t helped change that perception. The conversation surrounding injectables is changing. Many...
Meet the guard dogs of the AKC working group
Known as the “blue-collar” workers of the dog world, the working group was established by the American Kennel Club in 1983 and consists of 32 breeds that were bred for the purposes of protecting humans and their property, protecting livestock, performing water rescue,...
She got the house
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings Senior Moments Recently, I accepted some freelance work that required my presence at one of Atlantic City’s marinas for nearly a month. I must say, the experience was enlightening because I met a variety of...
