Single in retirement

By Eric Reich Saving for retirement can be challenging for many couples. The risk of a longer life than normal can deplete savings quickly. Couples, however, have a distinct advantage over those who enter retirement single. Couples have two Social Security benefits,...

Meet the breed: the Cairn Terrier

By Heidi Clayton In 1939, a couple dropped off a little dog named Terry at the Hollywood Dog Training School, which was owned by Carl Spitz. Reportedly, they dropped the Cairn Terrier off because they could not stop the dog from going to the bathroom inside their...
Weekly horoscopes

Weekly horoscopes

The Cosmic Connection with Ursula Duffy Horoscopes for Aug. 29 – Sept. 4 ♈Aries: When life gets busy, daily routines that improve health and vitality can be put on the back burner. Recommit to your wellness and get back into that groove. ♉Taurus: It’s a good week to...

Eccentric Epitaphs

By Andrew Hoffman Hello all, I welcome you to the last part an ongoing series on a lighter subject of death, the epitaph. An epitaph is defined as a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, as an inscription on a tombstone. The words we...

Last Days of Summer: Savoring Simple Joys

From the Editor As summer draws to a close and the days grow shorter, there’s a bittersweet awareness that our sun-soaked moments are numbered. Like many, I’m reluctant to put away the beach chairs and let go of the warmth that has embraced us. The Shore in late...