Whatever your age, exercise is good for you
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
When he gets up in the morning for his daily run in Cambridge, the weather is often cold and miserable...
Hank Phillippi Ryan – acclaimed reporter and novelist
Hank Phillippi Ryan in the Newton home she shares with her husband Jonathan
Photo/Chtose Suzuki
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
As the investigative reporter for Boston’s...
Cheese, truffles and history: Treasure hunting in Piemonte
The platter was covered with what resembled small piles of leaves from a fall lawn raking. The brown, green and black heaps hardly invited sniffing, much less tasting. Yet sniff and taste I did.
Autobiographical writing is good therapy
As people get older they’re dealing with a number of losses or new problems, illnesses, new ways of living … by writing about those things, people could express it.
Tyrol is a fairytale setting come to life
If mention of Austria conjures up images of tiny villages of flower-bedecked chalets, cows and sheep grazing on hillsides so steep you wonder how they can stand, and people who cling proudly to their colorful traditions, you’re probably picturing the Tyrol.
Shrewsbury couple to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Shrewsbury – It’s been said that love knows no bounds, whether life’s challenges lie in age, health or distance; true love can conquer all. There is one such love story going on in Shrewsbury between Lawrence and Frances Laganelli, who will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on June 30. Although health issues have caused both to move a little slower, their love continues to give them strength.
Walt Disney World keeps the experiences fresh
By Sondra Shapiro
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. —
As a Walt Disney World (WDW) frequent visitor, I am continually surprised how my experiences are different each...
Retiring to raise grandchildren is a growing phenomenon
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Former Massachusetts state legislator John B. Lepper’s youngest daughter had addiction problems: Both drugs and alcohol. Not a...
Discovering the invisible connection of empathy
Hopkinton author believes empathy is greatly missing today
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
As a young boy, he noticed his mother was a great listener....
Discover the art of spoon carving
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - When you find a small, beautiful block of wood, is your first thought―that would make a great spoon?...