Last week we touched upon a couple of Northern New England regions to appreciate the autumn foliage.  This week we will make a few Bay State stops. October is the month to enjoy gorgeous color in this “steeped in history” state.  Each geographical area offers a wonderful display of the foliage experience.  So where should [...]

Breakfast is sometimes a meal we make because we need to eat. Perhaps we throw cereal and milk in a bowl or flip potatoes and eggs in the pan and then we are good to go. Still, there are those occasions, especially on lazy weekend mornings or special holidays, when breakfast is something we want [...]

Hybrid cars have become a visible option in the automobile industry.  With elevating gas prices and concerns about toxins being emitted into the environment, hybrids, at least in some circles, are a sought-after commodity.  But what makes them so different?  Essentially, the force that runs them. Hybrids utilize two power sources: a combustion engine (thus [...]

Okay, summer’s window in New England is not very large.  Still, while the opportunity is here, why not jump through and make the most of it? What can be more “August” than to bask in the sun on a colorful blanket (with sunscreen, of course), leap in the lively waves, study the tide as it [...]

Now that we covered some grill offerings, let’s look at a few accompaniments that might make our barbeque a hit! Salads seem pivotal to a meal, and the variations are many!  Let’s look at a few options. Pasta salad. Small-cut red pepper pieces, green olives, finely-sliced carrots, quartered artichoke hearts, chopped celery, all go quite [...]

Now that summer is officially with us, barbeques (or cookouts as some New England residents might say) are on the minds of many a people! Naturally, food is the key ingredient in a barbeque.  So what are some popular choices?  Well, hamburgers and hot dogs seem to steal the show.  Are they good for us?  [...]

Now that the weather is cooperating with the calendar and it finally feels like spring, it might be a good time to touch upon a subject that charms the young and old alike: flowers.  Flowers embody perfection because they magically replenish hope, and spring awakens our senses because it signals rebirth. With all this renewed vitality, [...]

Most people love to travel! Whether visiting Vermont for a weekend getaway or escaping to Hawaii for sunbathing and snorkeling, little else can refresh the senses like time away.  Yet, sometimes we approach our vacations with little thought.  That’s not always a bad thing, but it’s also wise to plan ahead.  The text below lists some [...]

Charities depend on contributions in both good periods and bad.  Of course, when times are more difficult, giving becomes compromised.  Yet, in many ways, people still attempt to stretch their wallets.  For individuals who are in a position to give, some prefer to limit their efforts to three or four groups, while others are more open [...]

Now that we have briefly examined some spring cleaning tips, let’s look at a common but potentially dangerous problem that can affect homes, schools, apartment buildings, and the like: mold.  Mold is ubiquitous, so it is extremely unlikely to avoid all contact with these pesky fungi.  Various mold types live indoors and out and can enter [...]