Let’s show appreciation for the families we make
I often think of my father — and my father figures — on a baseball field. It’s where Dad cheered me on as I sprinted around the diamond. It’s where my stepdad, Ty, recorded Mom and I having a catch or mashing softballs into an empty centerfield. Citizens Bank...
A celebration 250 years in the making
Letter from the editor There are certain moments in history that bring generations together. America’s Bicentennial in 1976 was one of those moments. I remember it well. As an 8-year-old student, I was chosen to play the Statue of Liberty in my school play. It...
‘Redo in two,’ the simple sunscreen habit that works
Summer at the shore has officially arrived and so has our annual reminder about sunscreen. Most of us already know we need it. The bigger question, the one that trips so many of us up, is reapplication. We slather on SPF before we leave the house, feel good about...
The dangers of relying on Monte Carlo when planning retirement
Investors who are nearing retirement all want to know one thing: Will my money last as long as I do? This is the question that causes pre-retirees a lot of sleepless nights. Not knowing the answer to this question also causes many pre-retirees to delay retirement out...
Make the viral cheese canvas for your next summer party
Welcome to summer! If you are anything like me, summertime means an influx of visitors and parties. Fortunately, you will now have the perfect cheese board to wow your guests or hostesses. However, this is not your typical charcuterie, but the viral cheese canvas — a...
