Why become a funeral director?
Over the years, I’ve written about many aspects of funeral service, but I haven’t addressed the most obvious question: Why would anyone choose to become a funeral director? Everyone has a different story about how they entered the profession, and...
You’re on island time now: Slow down for safety
Letter from the editor It normally takes me about 10 minutes to drive to the beach. Last weekend, however, when my daughter came to visit, that same 5 mile trip stretched into nearly 45 minutes — and that doesn’t include the time we spent circling for a parking...
From cookout to comeback: A post Fourth of July reset
If the Fourth of July weekend left you a little out of sync, eating more than usual, sleeping less, and snacking more than you planned, welcome to the club. Holiday weekends have a way of pulling us out of our routines, and that’s not a bad thing. That’s...
Fireworks in the garden – Bee Balm
Like a friend that comes back to visit every summer, the flowers of Bee Balm (Monarda) show up in my garden late in June, hang around until the first frost, then fade away until the following season. Bee Balm has an unusual look that reminds me of fireworks, which is...
Multi-dog household tips: What to do when your dog is less than thrilled about a new puppy
I received a few emails regarding my article last week about managing a puppy in a multi-dog household. It makes me happy to see that people are reading the very valuable Shore Local, and I am happy to help dogs, so I thought I would expand on a few things regarding...
