Costumes, candy and connection
Letter from the editor If you’ve never been to a trunk-or-treat, think of it as Halloween tailgating. Instead of children going door to door, families gather in a parking lot or park where cars are lined up, trunks open and decorated in spooky or creative themes. Kids...
Depression uncovered: Breaking myths, finding help
When October rolls around, many of us notice the shorter days, the crisp fall air and the pumpkin spice everything. It is also a month that brings awareness to a much heavier topic: depression. Depression Awareness Month isn’t just about wearing a ribbon or posting a...
From burgers to steaks — savoring October at the shore
There’s a rhythm to cooking at the shore. On summer evenings, yards and decks are filled with guests milling about with their hosts at the grill. Burgers are piled onto buns, hot dogs are pulled off the flames and tucked into rolls, corn on the cob steams in foil and...
Flipping the page to cool-season vegetables
Just as the last tomatoes and zucchini ripen on the vines, we open a new chapter in our gardening journey and flip the page to cool-season vegetables. Though October started with ideal weather, we have to admit that, eventually, fall temperatures will prevail....
Dog diets: Should you give your pup fruits or veggies?
Dogs are omnivores, which means that they are able to eat both meat and plants. Most commercial kibble products and treats now contain some sort of fruit or vegetable to use as filler, so you don’t necessarily need to add fruits or veggies to their diets. However, it...
