Funeral music can help honor loved ones and support healing
Part 4 of a series Music has a unique ability to evoke memories and emotions, often reaching places that words alone cannot. A familiar song can instantly transport us to a cherished moment, remind us of a loved one’s personality or bring comfort during...
Puppy games can help overcome fears
One of the most beneficial things you can do for your puppy is to give them the skills they most need to live in today’s world. Teaching your puppy to recover quickly from excitement, stress, fear, or worry is more valuable, in my opinion, than teaching them the...
A great big beautiful tomorrow
Letter from the editor This month, thousands of graduates will toss their caps into the air, celebrating the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. These graduates are our future leaders, doctors, nurses, teachers, therapists, builders, electricians,...
Buzz, bite and swat: A guide to our area’s most notorious bugs
Summer in New Jersey means long days at the beach, backyard barbecues and evenings on the porch. Unfortunately, it also means sharing the season with an army of insects that seem determined to crash every outdoor gathering. While mosquitoes and wasps return every...
The locals have spoken
From the editor There is something Bob and I have learned over the years, whether we’re at home along the Jersey Shore or traveling somewhere new: If you want the best experience, ask a local. It’s often the tucked-away breakfast spot with the best coffee...
