Everyone is blessed with gifts, but naturally, not all people have the same ones to offer.  Some individuals have cheery personalities that naturally brighten the lives of those around them.  They are good listeners, trusted confidants, and insightful advice-givers. Other individuals don’t possess those particularly gifts but have different varieties to offer.  They might be [...]

Some people are beginning to feel a little overwhelmed by all the snow.  After all, it has become a challenge trying to decide what to do with all the stuff. Still, there are precautions everyone can take to make the winter season a little easier.  Here are a few. Remove roof snow.  Snow piled on the [...]

Most people know that the winter solstice takes place on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere; this is the time we have the least amount of daylight hours.  Subsequently, it is often referred to as the shortest day of the year.  The solstice arrival this winter is on December 21. What are some [...]

Yes, they’re everywhere, but what would fall be without them?  After all, this member of the squash family is an autumn superstar: they adorn outdoor steps, are carved and/or decorated for Halloween, and seem ever-present at festivals.  But in addition to their more whimsical nature, what else is there to know about this primarily-orange vegetable? [...]

Many of us love to dine out.  After all, it’s kind of nice to have our food orders taken, water glasses continually filled, and meals graciously delivered. Naturally, a number of us do not have the resources or desire to do this on a daily basis; nonetheless, it’s definitely a treat every now and then. [...]

It was a busy year and busy decade! But as every new year and new decade approaches, it not only provides a good opportunity to look back, but also to look forward. So,  let us mull over some thoughts for the newly-arrived 2010. Value old friends and welcome new ones.  Friendships work to keep us [...]

In keeping with a festive theme, it is almost time to usher in a New Year (and decade!).  Can you believe it’s been 10 years since the millennium festivities?  Anyway, during celebratory periods, many people search for crowd-pleasing drinks to serve at holiday gatherings.  The recipes below might help provide a sparkle or two to your celebrations. Party Punch.  This drink [...]

The holiday season is upon us, and during this festive time come assorted tasks we set out to accomplish.  Because some of these expectations can occasionally lead to a measure of stress, the following tips might be helpful in keeping the joy in this joyous time. Make Lists.  Lists bring structure to otherwise fragmented thoughts [...]

Most people have probably heard the word, but some have no idea what it is.  Is it a character out of Peter Pan? No, Twitter is a networking service that lets users send and receive messages via a cell phone or the Internet.  Why? Because people are social creatures, and many wish to stay connected [...]

When some of us think about winter in New England, our images transform from coziness to chills.  And although a great heating system is often crucial concerning whether or not we stay warm, there are other factors that circumvent the best of boilers (and allow heat to escape). So what are some measures we can take [...]