Before there was such a thing as “American Idol,” we all grew up swooning over one or another of the dreamy teen idols of our day. Frank Sinatra. Elvis. The Beatles. They were golden in our eyes, infallible and unshakeable. Whatever else was going wrong in our hormone-induced, drama-filled teenage worlds, these stars could transport […]
All we need is love, right? Turn on any genre of music and within the first minute or two, you’re bound to hear someone crooning about it. And unless you’re listening to Disney children’s music with the grandkids, you’re not likely to hear so much as a stanza about the other things we REALLY need; […]
We all love stories of unsung heroes who are suddenly thrust into the spotlight to be recognized for their selflessness. This viral ad will touch your heartstrings with its portrayal of a man whose life is comprised of little behind-the-scenes heroic gestures for which he never receives a tangible reward. But in reality, have you […]
If it’s true that age is only a number, I’m wondering what that number is for me. In the words of the incredulous clerk who recently carded me when I tried to purchase nonalcoholic beer this past week, “You cannot be 70!” Whether she was serious or not, it made me think about what 70 […]
“Kids are so resilient!” I’ve heard that expressed so many times and thought it myself in witnessing the escapades and near-misses that are part and parcel of life with grandkids. But do we lose that resilience as we age? Certainly, had I taken the face plant that my youngest grand did last night, I would not […]
Regardless of your political stance, no doubt the upcoming inauguration is near the forefront of your mind as we, as a nation, take either bold and confident or tentative and fearful steps behind our new leader. Is America really going to be “great again”? Will this inauguration ceremony take its place in the laurels of […]
You may want to cover your eyes for a moment and skip right over what I’m about to say, but it is, unfortunately, tax season. After the festivities of the holidays, tax time seems to broadside us back into reality, with the need to set our focus on pulling together all of the necessary documentation […]
We’ve turned the page, and for many, it was quite a welcome relief, considering the twists and turns of 2016. As we smooth our hands over that crisp, new calendar page – or more realistically, swipe our thumbs to push that last electronic page of 2016 to the side, we’re faced with a decision: to […]
Is there any time more nostalgic and reflective than the end of the year? As if our own thoughts and memories weren’t sufficient, Facebook will even put together a snapshot of our year’s top photos, allowing us the opportunity to visually relive the highlights in a matter of moments. Perhaps in reviewing 2016 you find […]
