2022 Editions

A good cocktail can liven up any summertime party, but if you want to impress everyone at your gathering, try creating a delicious mocktail. It has all the pomp and circumstance of a cocktail but without the alcohol. ...

We all come to those pivotal moments when you have to make life-changing decisions: stuff like what school to attend, who to marry, what job to take … and where you plan to live. That last one is familiar to empty-nester Boomers or, in the case of my blushing bride and me, those of us sick of battling winter weather. ...

Change begins with awareness followed by a willingness to learn. Try a few of these suggestions to see if they make a difference. Our memory recall is under siege from busy schedules, stress and distractions… especially those related to technology. Building new habits now can serve you well at any age.  ...

I’m mad at my phone. No matter how bad I look, it recognizes my face. The phone’s facial recognition feature has seen me at my worst: sleepy, sweaty, frizzy and just plain ratty. I rarely let the dog see me this way. Nevertheless, the phone scans my face, says, “Yup, that’s definitely Marie,” and opens: a judge, jury and executioner of microchips and wires that sees me even when I don’t look like me. ...

Girlfriends. They’re celebrated in pop culture but can be elusive in our own lives, especially as we age. When the kids leave home or we leave our jobs, we can lose those convenient and easy friendships that emerged from our more transitory, midlife stage. ...

From handwritten notes scribbled on a napkin to a self-made video or last utterances to a companion in the final seconds before death, communicating someone's last wishes have always fueled imaginations in the entertainment industry. But what actually makes a will valid? ...

A trip to a petting farm will not only be fun for grandkids but can also be a very educational experience as they learn to interact with all the animals. The farms are great for little ones because there is a ton of sensory input with all the furry coats, interesting smells and occasionally startling sounds. ...

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States with 4.8 million players last year, adding 11.5 % new players each of the last five years, according to the 2022 Sports & Fitness Industry Association. It's easy to see why. ...