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Does your dream vacation involve your best friend? What if that best friend is not human? Are you moving with a pet? If you plan on traveling with a pet either in the U.S. or internationally, you’ll need to do some careful planning to make sure the experience is pleasant for all involved. ...

This Mother's Day, Patrick O'Connor shares memories of his mother-in-law; a woman who was the last of a group of seven women who were friends, confidants, and support for each other for 60+ years. They called themselves the Dreamers, forming a bond in high school in the mid-1940s. Frances Mae Resek Rottman was the last living member of the group; the Last Dreamer. Her story of friendships, place and time, once very common, are now a memory. ...

I don’t actively encourage candid photos of myself. I tolerate them for the greater good of reality. Candids capture messy moments, the this-is-what-it-was-really-like times of our lives. ...

Whether your groove is Big Band, R&B, jazz, rock, classical or some other genre, enjoy an open-air venue near you, where live music will carry you along in the balmy breezes. Pack a picnic, grab your family and friends, and make lasting memories by attending some of these free, outdoor concerts this summer.  ...

Enjoy this sampling of editor Marie Elium's latest banquet of newsworthy notes. ...

Lately, the old advertising tagline, "What's in your wallet?" has joined the cacophony in my head. Today, that same question could be, “What’s in your smartphone?” ...

The organization offers social engagement and programming (ranging from lunch out with friends, to public speakers, volunteer opportunities and support for aging while LGBTQ or facing institutional racism in health care), along with practical help: a handyman for minor home repairs, tech support, a ride to an appointment or store, or help with daily chores. ...

When we settled into our winter home in Florida, my wife Janice and I realized we’d have to adapt to certain Southern customs and cuisine. Boiled peanuts are odd, does this menu say, “cheese and grits ravioli’? and that’s a hard pass on chicken livers and gizzards at the breakfast buffet. But if there’s one food item that’s an American staple, it’s ice cream… though we’re learning there are significant regional variations.  ...