Lifestyle

I walked past a local restaurant on Park Street recently. Seated at one of the tables next to the window was a group of women. They were talking, laughing and enjoying themselves and their time together. It was the kind of group that you just wanted to pull up…

What do these things have in common: gardening, birdwatching, cycling, embroidery, back-packing, dancing, crocheting, playing an instrument, learning a language and rock polishing? They are all examples of hobbies – activities we pursue…

Warm sunlight streamed through the window as Abigail unpacked for a weekend visit with her godmother, Sylvi, before embarking on her freshman year of college. Drawn as always to the tranquil back porch that overlooked the garden…

Time is so precious and is the one thing we can’t buy. Make sure whatever spare time you have is joyful and makes you happy. For me, researching my travel adventures was almost as exciting as actually going there. In this article, I suggest 5 fun things to do at home…

Coffee lovers are a special breed. They savor each sip, appreciate the art of brewing, and are always on the lookout for the next best thing in the coffee world. If you’re searching for the perfect gift for the coffee aficionado in your life, look no further…

While younger generations may turn their noses up at some family heirlooms, they are flocking to thrift shops and vintage stores for their own treasures. The same millennials and Gen Zs who say “No thanks” to mom’s china are now saying…

We all have a mental “bucket list” that includes all those things we want to do, places we want to visit, people we want to meet before we die. The fact that these items are on our “bucket list” indicates they mean something to us…

In the retirement years, you might find yourself on a metaphorical see-saw, displaying your style of “getting things done.” Possibly, you are bogged down on the ground, which is the side for people with an infinite “to do” list – or, you could be poised up…

Summer kisses come one at a time. First, the warm breezes that puff around my shoulders and warm my heart. Next is the sweetest fragrance of wild honeysuckle that hides in the hedgerows. Then come the buzzing of bees as they search…

I ran across this quote from the Buddha, and it applies to selling your business. The Buddha said, “Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.” The Buddha means we need to accept chaos and persevere through effort. And that’s what it takes…