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...
A little distance can change everything
From the editor Most of us move through our days without looking up for very long. We rush from one obligation to the next, answer messages, scroll headlines, check the weather, make dinner plans and think about what has to get done tomorrow before today is even over....
Simple ways to calm your mind and body during times of stress
Stress has become such a familiar part of daily life that many of us barely notice how much of it we are quietly carrying around. We push through packed days, juggle a dozen responsibilities, absorb difficult news, answer texts at all hours, and somehow convince...
