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Life & Lifestyle
Tips for Being a Good Mentor
So, what exactly is a mentor? It’s a fancy term, but at its core, it’s pretty simple: someone who has…
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Life & Lifestyle
What Is Godello Wine?
Wine consumers today, including young consumers, want something new and exciting, not their parents’ Cabernet. This year, parents can take…
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Topics & Perspectives
A Farmer’s Final Journey
Kahil Gibran writes: “When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you…
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Life & Lifestyle
It’s Never Too Late: 58-Year-Old Mom Earns Her Degree
A family of graduates, and a mother’s dream deferred Cristina Flores-Villarreal watched with pride as her sons, Gueriel and Eduardo…
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Health & Well-Being
Role of Family Caregivers
If you’re a caregiver, you know this all too well. You wake up early to get your elderly mother ready…
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Life & Lifestyle
Honoring a Loved One with Ocean Ash-Scattering
Honoring a loved one’s life through an ocean ash-scattering ceremony offers a meaningful and serene way to say goodbye. These…
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Topics & Perspectives
From Homeless Teen to Global Humanitarian
There’s an old saying: “Into every life, some rain must fall.” If true, then the measure of life may be…
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Money
Think You’d Never Fall for a Scam? Think Again!
As covered in this space a while back, how bad guys take advantage of us is constantly changing. The new…
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All Things Pets
How Pet Microchips Work to Keep Your Pet Safe
Oh no, Sadie got out again! When our doggos or kitties manage a great escape, our first reaction as pet…
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In the Garden
How Gardening and Creativity Nurture the Soul
“When the world wearies, and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden.” These words by 19th-century artist and…
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Health & Well-Being
Stay Well While You Wander
If you’re anything like me, crowded airports, long lines, and thousands of strangers can feel like living in a petri…
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Arts & Entertainment
KING KIRBY: The Unsung Hero of the Marvel Universe
Before Captain America picked up his shield or Iron Man blasted into multiplexes, before the X-Men gave voice to generations…
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Life & Lifestyle
Gather & Grow
As I stared at my empty calendar, I never expected loneliness to settle in so quickly. Significant life changes had…
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Health & Well-Being
Cannabis for Sleeping
Sleep challenges become more persistent as we age, leading to physical decline, emotional strain, and reduced day-to-day functioning. Chronic pain,…
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Travel & Destinations
Travel Well, Travel Smart: A 50+ Globetrotter’s Journey Through Japan
I did it—I finally answered Japan’s call. A milestone birthday nudged me off the fence: I booked a small group tour and plunged into Japan’s cherry…
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Topics & Perspectives
Mom’s Fan Spray Nozzle
Four months after my mom passed away unexpectedly in October 2020, I began to think about what to do about…
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