By: Olga Hernandez Staying independent for as long as we can is a goal for most of us, no matter what age we are. Well, there are exceptions. Don’t ask my husband. He will tell you I am the least independent person, but that’s just when he‘s around. Anyway, enough of that nonsense. Let me …
Lora Felger Polypharmacy is today’s word of the day. My Greek is good enough to know that “poly” means many. Pharmacy, well, that means drugs, right? A quick Google search tells me that polypharmacy means “the simultaneous use of multiple drugs by a single patient, for one or more conditions” and/or “the simultaneous use of …
By Tanya Hamel There are a few national holidays we as Americans celebrate in June. Father’s Day is a big one. Every year, millions of families gather, barbecue, picnic and celebrate those wonderful men who mean so much to them, so it seems quite fitting that June is National Men’s Health Month. Men, be they …
By Sherry Gordon-Harris I’ve always been a fan of Motown, or the Motown sound, a style of rhythm and blues music named after the famous record company originated in Detroit. One of my favorite Motown singers is Diana Ross. Some say I kind of look like her because of my big eyes. I even sang …
June is here, and the sun is shining! Have you planned your summer vacation yet? Well, it’s just your luck that June is National Camping Month! So pack up your tent, sleeping bags, fishing poles and other essentials to disconnect and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. Camping is not only a great …
By Lora Felger May is such an optimistic month, isn’t it? Tulips and trees bloom; young scholars are graduating full of dreams and ambition; moms everywhere are getting breakfast in bed. With a deep-in-the-heart-of-February birthday, I always envied the Taurus having picnics and pool parties for their birthdays. As a rabid gardening enthusiast, there is …
By Kimberly Smith “Mother knows best” is a phrase I heard all the time growing up. As a young child, I thought of Mom as being the person you would run to after getting hurt to get hugs and kisses. My mom was the one that made the sun shine on a cloudy day, always …
By Olga Hernandez It’s finally May again! The flowers are blooming, and vibrant colors are filling the fields. We’re finally over the cold, snowy winter and hopefully almost back to pre-COVID. Mother’s Day is around the corner, which for some of us is amazing, but for others, it’s another hard day. Though it can be …
By Sherry Gordon-Harris We all know one, you may even be one, or you were blessed to be raised by one. You know exactly what I am talking about. A mom – otherwise known as Mommy, Momma, Mother, Mama and a slew of other nicknames that come with her role. Some of these moms are …
By Lora Felger We’ve all been there in one capacity or another. The hall closets that cave in on you every time you open the door. The garage that won’t hold a car anymore because it houses so many “treasures.” Your family home that holds every memory of your life from birth that needs to …
By Tanya Hamel I have a certain way I like to do things. I have my routine in the morning when I wake up. I know how I like my coffee. My desk at work is just how I like it and quite functional, for me. When I get home, I put my coat on …
By: Derek Brawner April 15, 2023, is fast approaching for all young, middle age and senior adults alike. Tax Day, as most adults call April 15, is the day of the year when taxes must be filed with state and federal departments of revenue and postmarked by midnight. This year, though, taxes will be due …