Beach Reads

By Marjorie Preston This week is full of romance, drama and mystery in four novels that are ideal for the waning days of summer. We round out the list with a non-fiction look at a golden girl and American prince whose love story ended in tragedy 25 summers ago.  ...

Give me feedback, not food back

By Bill Quain This week’s column features some of the feedback I’ve received from my readers. In regard to the title – I was an executive chef in my early career. While I loved getting feedback, I hated getting food back from guests. Although my wife rolls her eyes at...

Is an inheritance demotivating?

By Eric Reich My kids are at an age where they are now working during the summer. With hard work comes the realization that decisions have to be made about what to do with their money. In my house, we require a spend/save/share approach. They must do all three with...