Five steps to a clutter free new year

By David J. Dowd Empower yourself to live the way you want in the new year with a pre-holiday resolution to de-clutter your house —...

Reverse Mortgages combat uncertainty

By Alain Valles, MBA, MS So many things are causing fear. Globally—world conflict, the next Covid strain, gas prices, and inflation. Personally—cash flow needs, mortgage...
Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.

Striving and aging

By Marianne Delorey A Scottish writer, Alexander Chalmers, is attributed as saying that the three components of happiness are “Something to do, someone to love,...

If not grace…

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I think often of what it means to age gracefully. Of the hundreds of elders I have met, I am most awed by those who make aging well seem so easy. One of my role models is Janice. Janice puts herself together every day. Her outfit is matched and her hair is coiffed. She is the quintessential lady. She doesn't have an unkind word for anyone. She is upbeat and forward-thinking. She is sharp as a tack and attentive and engaging in conversation. This month she turns 105 years old.
Energetic and outgoing RV owners can enjoy a variety of benefits in seasonal work camper or camp host jobs.

Work camping and camp host jobs offer adventure and perks

By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer REGION - Visiting RV parks and campgrounds is an ideal way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Massachusetts and a...

Now what? Finding community among strangers

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By Marianne Delorey Moving day has come, your toothbrush was swept into one of the many boxes before you. You start unpacking the boxes, picking...
Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.

Avoiding the mark  

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have...

Holidays are occasions to check parents’ wellbeing

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By Nancy J Coulter The holidays are quickly approaching — a time of year when most of us choose to visit with family and friends....

‘FLIPPING’ the situation

I hated fifth grade.  Almost 40 years later I can say without exaggeration it remains one of the worst years of my life. It was the first time that I truly had a hard time getting along with others, perhaps because we were all struggling with pre-adolescence in our own way.

Fences and bridges can separate and reconcile groups

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By Marianne Delorey© Everyone has heard that birds of a feather flock together. It is a normal part of human nature to seek out people...