Bay Reflections: Old Bay Seasoning By Nancy Lincoln Reynolds We are anxious about a unique aspect of environmental protection in some of our Bay communities. We’re not talking about flora or fauna in that sense, but one of our most important resources is endangered. Teen suicide is threatening to undermine the future of our […]
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An Apple a Day
“An Apple a Day” By Neil Moran Ah, the apple! There is nothing quite as revered as the apple. Just saying the word “apple” out loud with the soft “a” sound conjures up the crisp snap I hear when I bite into a firm Macintosh or red delicious. The word apple comes from […]
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Art View: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Art View Smithsonian American Art Museum—One of the Nation’s Treasures By Tricia Herban We all know that the primary reason to visit a museum is to see the objects preserved and presented there and to learn about history and civilization in a new way. But in Washington, there is another reason as well. With […]
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Benefits Go Unclaimed
Benefits Go Unclaimed Hundreds of local, state and federal programs offer benefits to seniors. Most people are familiar with Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, but what about smaller, lesser known, but no less valuable benefits? Many seniors could take advantage of such opportunities, if only they were aware that these programs existed. Where to Start? […]
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Try These Fun Ways to Beat the Summer Heat
Try These Fun Ways to Beat the Summer Heat If the weather prognosticators are correct, it’s going to be a long hot Summer in the mid-Atlantic region. In the absence of Summer at the beach, here are a few tips to help you enjoy July and August. Find an outdoor pool, sit […]
Posted inFinance, Of Local Interest, Volunteers
Making a Difference for Women and Families in Anne Arundel County
Making a Difference for Women and Families in Anne Arundel County By Julie Crudele Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Anne Arundel Women Giving Together (AAWGT) began in 2005 when a small group of local women who believed that substantial change can be achieved in small financial increments, came together to make a difference in the […]
Posted inLegal Insights, Retirement
The Will – A Must-Have
The Will – A Must-Have By Albert Northrop We have explored the myths of revocable living trusts and reviewed some alternatives. The must-have document is the good ol’ Will. As I have mentioned before, it’s best to consult an attorney to have your will prepared properly. There are two reasons why many attorneys charge very […]
Posted inExercise for Good Health, Games People Play, Good Health, Life Styles, Well Being
Are Wii Fit?
Are Wii Fit? By Cindy Rott The Wii Video Gaming system (a Nintendo product) is all the rage, but is it for you? Senior centers across the country are having Olympic Wii tournaments and physical rehabilitation centers are having their patients doing rehab while playing a game. Critics are wowed with the video game console […]
Posted inBeauty, Exercise for Good Health, Good Health, Life Styles, Well Being
Weigh Less, Live More
Weigh Less, Live More (This is the third in a series of articles on finding the right foods to naturally rev up your metabolism and see lasting weight loss.) By Ellen Kittredge While there are as many fad diets these days as you can count on your fingers and toes many times over, there is […]
Posted inDear Vicki, Life Styles, Well Being
Dear Vicki
Dear Vicki Mending Fences I’ve lost touch with a good friend and don’t know what to do about it. Kathy helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life. When my husband died, I could barely put one foot in front of the other. She was my lifeline for that terrible year […]
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Yes, There is Such a Thing as a Free Ride
Yes, There is Such a Thing as a Free Ride By Mary P. Felter Marion Pinkney, 81, takes a free ride five days a week from her Glen Burnie home to volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program. She also calls for the van service whenever she needs to pick up a prescription, see her doctor […]
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Travel Adventures Both Near and Far
Travel Adventures Both Near and Far By Leah Lancione The Roman philosopher Seneca had it right when he said, “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” For many retired individuals travel is just that – an opportunity to rediscover the energy and vitality of their youth. After decades of climbing the […]
Posted inBay Reflections, Life Styles, Retirement
Rediscovering Your Strengths in Tough Times
Rediscovering Your Strengths in Tough Times By Pat Jurgens Who among us has answers to stemming the financial downturn in the economy? Wall Street gurus didn’t predicte it; we can’t expect them to predict the future either. We’re on our own to determine how to preserve a nest egg or find work. Some of us […]
Posted inFood, Fun Stuff, Good Health
Go Get Tea-ed Off!
Go Get Tea-ed Off! By Melissa Conroy Whether it is a steamy mug of red rooibos on a cold winter day, a fragrant spot of Earl Grey in an elegant tea house, or a misty glass of lemon verbena on a hot summer day, tea hits the spot every time. Tea can be comforting, thirst-quenching, […]
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Dear Vicki
DEAR VICKI As one year ends and another begins, I feel haunted by the “coulda, shoulda, wouldas.” I’ve made so many mistakes that resulted in a disappointing marriage and a lackluster career. Maybe if I’d had some breaks and encouragement, I would have done better. If I could do things over, I’d make different choices […]
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TIME, TIDE, and TAXES – “Take a break, …. they’ll wait !”
TIME, TIDE, and TAXES “Take a break, …. they’ll wait !” By PHIL FERRARA For three long months winter has held the people of the Chesapeake Bay region in its icy and bone-chilling grip. But now as the vernal equinox approaches, those cold and damp winds blustering off the Bay are beginning to surrender. A […]
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FIRST STEP TO STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS:DISCOVER YOUR PASSION
FIRST STEP TO STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: DISCOVER YOUR PASSION By Louise Whiteside You’ve been retired for a year. Eighteen holes of golf, breakfast with the guys, or lunch with the girls is becoming humdrum. You think there must be something more exciting in life. Maybe you’re working at a job that’s less than inspiring. […]
Posted inFood, Good Health, Home and hearth, Life Styles
Simplifying Kitchen Time
Simplifying Kitchen Time By Emily Horton During these times of more conscientious consumerism, there are some things that we can do to be a smarter shopper. In my experience, planning ahead is the key ingredient to staying within the monthly grocery budget. One thing that I’ve found is that it helps to sit down and […]
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Starting Over Using Your Signature Strengths
Starting Over Using Your Signature Strengths By Vicki Duncan Have you seen the recently released movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? If not, put it on your list for an entertaining and thought-provoking viewing. It is, indeed, the curious case in which Benjamin, the main character played by Brad Pitt, ages in reverse. In […]
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Book Reviews
The New 1031 Handbook: Good News for Real Estate Investors By Bettye J. Matthews, CPA AuthorHouse, Bloomington, IN (2006) For those of you that currently invest in real estate, have invested in real estate or are considering investing in real estate, I recommend that you consider purchasing The 1031 Handbook! By: Bettye J Matthews, CPA. […]