Aging: Fresh Lessons in Adaptability and Resilience

It was the evening of Good Friday. I spent the dark, still hours of the night with intermittent pain. I couldn’t tell what it was. Probably indigestion, I decided. By […]
24/7 Marriage: The Dance: Behavior is a Language

by JAVIER & SHANNAN LABRADOR, The Marriage Flippers, 24/7 Marriage As I lay there on my back just barely able to open my eyes, the soundtrack from Dirty Dancing was […]
Your Happy Retirement

Remember that Beatles song “Can’t Buy Me Love?” It’s now playing from the radio station archives of my mind. And you know, there’s something else you can’t just buy: happiness. […]
Now, That’s Smart!

by KEITH O’NEILL, Ph.D., C.Ht. I’ve been called a smart aleck, a smart guy, a smarty pants and even a smart ass. I’ve been told I look smart in a […]
One Man’s Perspective: DREAMS COME TRUE

by CHARLIE SCHULER I have often been asked how I got into sailing. My answer was that I had a dream, and dreams can come true. If your dream becomes […]
Quiet Quitting – What It Is and How to Avoid It

by LESLIE SPEAS During the pandemic, quiet quitting emerged as a much-publicized trend. The term was driven by Gen Z workers who helped it go viral on TikTok. So, what […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake: Lawn Farming

There are two spots in my yard where I cannot grow grass. One is a bog, and the other is a big pile of rocks. I’ve tried to fill in […]
Exploring Fall Traditions from Around the World

When it comes to celebrating fall, many of our traditions center around Halloween, or the change of seasons. However, this is not the case in many other areas of the […]
Marzano Capital: “Have You Reviewed Your Insurance Policies Lately?”

When it comes to financial planning, common topics are stocks, bonds, savings rates, growth rates, social security, pensions, etc. We also believe that insurance should be a part of the […]
Letting Go in Retirement: Endings and Beginnings

If you’ve been partnered for a long time, the heartache and confusion of breaking up may be difficult to recall. But it’s there – deep in the recesses of your […]