Howl-O-Ween celebrations

From the Editor When the kids were young, I delighted in finding whatever costume their hearts desired, going to parties and watching them march outside their elementary school. All that changed abruptly in the teen years, but they still enjoyed a good costume,...

Rise of the skeletons

From the Editor There’s no mistaking that the calendar has once again turned to October. The days are shorter, the nights cooler and suddenly, our neighbors’ front lawns are filled with more than just fall leaves. Halloween decorations, large and small, adorn...

The power of connections and community

From the Editor I’ve come to learn that the more people I meet, the richer my life becomes. It’s through these connections that we grow as individuals and as a community. TedTalk Vulnerability Expert Brene Brown said, “Connection is why we’re here. We are...