What’s in a dash?
From the Editor I was mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed last week when an instant message popped up. It was one of Bob’s fraternity brothers from college. He wrote, “Neil died suddenly.” My mind went back to 1989. I was flying down the hill on my bike. It...Creating a garden that smells like magic
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Well-planned gardens should captivate all of the senses. We eagerly taste the edible garden, touch the soft leaves of lamb’s ear, and hear the mesmerizing buzz of bees and melodious songs of birds. Meanwhile, we dreamily gaze at waves of...A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings
An HOA going astray By Charles P. Eberson Senior Moments After all these years, I am now living part time in a 55+ community overseen by an HOA (Homeowners Association). If you are new to HOAs, their goals are generally well intended: to preserve your neighborhood and...Cabernet Sauvignon: America’s most popular wine
Drink up! By David Setley A long, long time ago on a beautiful starry night in a vineyard in Bordeaux, France, a handsome red grape named Cabernet Franc saw a beautiful white grape named Sauvignon Blanc (cue the music). It was love at first sight and history in the...
How to get your offer accepted
Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan There is nothing more frustrating than making an offer on a home and then hearing that the home of your dreams has been sold to someone else. The solution to this headache? Make them an offer that they can’t refuse by standing out...
