Giving gifts that come from the heart
Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan This being the week of Christmas, it brings to mind what’s most important to give at this time of year. Searching for that perfect gift? These gifts won’t cost you money; they will come from your heart, which is priceless. Time...I’ll take (a) Manhattan on New Year’s Eve
By Julia Stacey Reilly When I was barely out of my teens, I went with a group of friends to Manhattan in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve. We hopped on the Long Island Railroad and 45 minutes later arrived at Penn Station. Someone knew someone with an...Funeral services: today’s changing views and values
By Andrew Hoffman This week’s article I am writing because of some recent experiences at my funeral home. It may be self-indulgent, but I feel it is a good topic to talk about. I recently had the opportunity to talk to a funeral director in Arizona since a family that...Visions of sugared cranberries dancing in our heads
By Tammy Thornton When it comes to food for the holidays, everything becomes a bit more elevated and fancy. Like a sprinkle of snow, desserts often find themselves showered with a dusting of powdered sugar, and candied fruit glistens in the candlelight. This year, I...Maybe not merry: Finding holiday joy in a stressful time
By Dr. Deborah Brown, MS, MPhil, LPC “Happy Holidays!” We hear this throughout December, yet some of us are decidedly not happy and downright more stressed than ever. Some of us are just getting by all year long. Add in the demands of the holidays, and our mental...
