One brisket, two traditions: The double life of corned beef
Pass it Down: Family Favorites One of the great pleasures of living in the American melting pot is getting to share in each other’s traditions. St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect example. Across the country, people of many backgrounds sit down to a plate of corned beef...
Teaching puppies how to self-soothe
While it is tempting to spend every waking moment with a new puppy, the reality is that you simply won’t be able to do that. One of the biggest life lessons a breeder can instill in their puppies is the confidence needed to self-soothe and handle being alone. For most...
Retirement planning for women
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, as the saying goes. Well, when it comes to retirement, men and women are often very different in their needs. For starters, research shows that women are better investors than men. Why? Because women are less likely to feel...
Adventures in dog breeding: Five-week-old puppies update
My puppies are now five weeks old and are growing fast every day. I am delighted with not only their progress, but that I am now able to sleep back in my bed full time and get about four hours of sleep in a row. Turning five weeks also means that it is time to start...
Gentle moves, lasting benefits – A simple lymphatic flow
It has been all over social media. The “lymphatic routine” starts with little hops, then moves into arm swings, gentle twists, and body waves. It is basically a short, qigong-inspired movement flow. It is easy on the joints, it feels great in the body, and it is...
