09.27.2015 Columns Forward Living: An ode to old friends Before I worked full-time, I attended church regularly on Thursday mornings. About six years ago, I spotted a gal who looked vaguely familiar sitting a couple of pews ahead...
08.30.2015 Columns Forward Living: The choice — to take a step or to stumble At one time or another we’ve all stamped our feet and cried out to the universe: “It’s not fair!” Tantrum? Of course, because in reality whatever caused our pain...
07.28.2015 Community Columns Column: Say it straight, but be careful how you say it Did you ever walk away from a conversation scratching your head, mumbling: “What exactly did she mean by that?”
05.31.2015 Community Forward Living: Got a secret? Share it at your own risk “I’ve Got a Secret” was a panel game show that was popular when I was a kid. I watched it with my grandparents, who hailed from Italy but yearned...
04.26.2015 Community Forward Living: Thank you, music, for the memories Gertie messed up! She didn’t understand my request or got confused. Is she becoming hard of hearing? Although Gertie and I haven’t met, she tells me where to go...
03.29.2015 Community Forward Living: When at a standstill it helps to shift gears Although the highway department did a magnificent job clearing the roads during and after the “snow challenge,” I found that getting around town was still a job. And as...
03.01.2015 Community Forward Living: Facebook — a delicious, dangerous distraction I am gainfully employed at a lovely assisted living facility; however, I also work from home as a freelancer. Folks comment that working from home is great, and I...
02.01.2015 Community Forward Living: The little traditions can go a long way It started a few years back when my sister Nancy and I, by chance, purchased the same birthday card for each other. I don’t recall who sent the card...