The perfect gift: Watching my grandsons play ball
Poppy turned 68 last Sunday. He celebrated with a Margarita and coconut shrimp tacos at a local, beachfront restaurant with his four grandsons, who later gleefully blew out the candles atop their mother’s delicious key lime cheesecake while Poppy made a wish. He then...
Eastern redbuds: Flowering trees with year-round interest
Flowering trees are one of the joys of spring. Eastern redbuds are among these early bloomers and are widely used by homeowners as ornamental landscape trees for their many interesting attributes. This native tree produces lavender-pink flowers that bloom in early...
Sangiovese: The soul of wines from the heart of Italy
Drink Up! Tuscany, located in the central region of Italy, has been referred to as the heart of the country. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is home to many priceless treasures from the Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s “David,” the beautiful Duomo Basilica, and...
When to claim Social Security
Since April is National Social Security Month, I thought it would be helpful to cover when to claim your benefits and how to claim them, which I’ll cover in next week’s article. There tends to be an awful lot of advice flying around regarding when you should claim...
Plan today, peace of mind tomorrow
Make your healthcare wishes known with an advance directive Most of us spend more time planning vacations, holidays, and home projects than we do planning for a medical emergency. It is understandable. No one loves the idea of talking about illness, hospital stays, or...
