Published inChange Becomes You·6 days agoHave These Tough Economic Times Altered Your View on Leaving an Inheritance?I’m watching my neighbors’ house while they are vacationing for a few weeks in Europe this summer. It is an extravagant trip for anyone to take but especially during this economy and even for a couple who has enjoyed an above-average income for most of their lives. That said, they…Finance4 min readFinance4 min read
Published inChange Becomes You·May 24Mature Women Leaving ‘Old Dating Habits’ BehindHow to craft the type of relationship that best suits you. — I was recently taking a walk with a friend of mine. Both of us being single, our conversation turned to the topic of dating. My friend had been struggling with the idea of sticking her toe back into the pool, having been out of it for quite some time now…Dating4 min readDating4 min read
Published inChange Becomes You·May 18Seasoning Your Garden Soil to Keep Pests AwayNature is a superstore filled with green and healthy options to sustain-life. This includes pest management when growing gardens. Let’s face it…we grow our produce, flowers, and foliage for us, not them. And frankly, I don’t take issue with sharing a few sprigs here or there, but when the rodents…Home3 min readHome3 min read
Published inHello, Love·May 10Love at Third Sight?Attraction can be a fickle fella. — If you are like me, you suffer from “delayed attraction syndrome” when dating. To put it simply, I rarely know if I am attracted to a potential partner until a few dates in. Only then will I figure it out. Why? Because I need a certain amount of familiarity with…Love2 min readLove2 min read
Apr 21The Uptick in Lean Among Our YouthMy thirteen year-old son came home from school the other day. He seemed bothered by something. So, while having his snack, I asked him what was up. He told me that a kid from school was boasting that he was downing lean. …Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Published inChange Becomes You·Apr 13Spilling the Tea on National Tea DayI recently stumbled upon an adorable tea shop in Mystic, Connecticut. The weather had finally turned warm which compelled one of my adult children and I to enjoy a bit of time sauntering about this really unique side of New England. The huge tea drinker that I am, I couldn’t…Food4 min readFood4 min read
Published inChange Becomes You·Apr 6You May Have Misophonia And Not Realize ItHave you ever felt so bothered by a particular noise that you become extremely distressed or even angry? That was me this morning, although I can’t say it was the first time this situation has occurred. It happens everytime my landscaper shows up with a high powered leaf blower in…Health3 min readHealth3 min read
Published inChange Becomes You·Mar 24Unobvious Benefits of Walking That Just Might Make You A FanaticAccording to the CDC, more than 145 million Americans currently include walking as part of their physically active lives. That’s a lot of feet hitting the pavement, track, trail or sand. Dr. Thomas Frieden, a former CDC director, calls walking “the closest thing to a wonder drug.” …Fitness3 min readFitness3 min read
Mar 1813 Year-old Boy’s Insight Into The Transgender Explosion“Why is this happening?” one parent asks. Scrolling through Tiktok, I came across the video of a father who was grappling with why “transgenderism” among our youth was exploding. “Where is this all coming from so suddenly?” he wailed. I don’t think the word “sudden” has any place in that…Family3 min readFamily3 min read
Mar 14What a Tiktok ban means for smaller U.S. social apps on the riseIt’s no secret that the Whitehouse’s reversal on a possible Tiktok ban sent ripples throughout the Tiktok community. The bloodcurdling screams from Gen Z-ers, influencers, and those who believe that the the government is trying to turn out the lights for political reasons or corporate greed could be heard round the…Technology3 min readTechnology3 min read