By Joanne Kleinle Just thinking about it warms my soul. The perfect winter day means crisp cold air, rosy cheeks, blue sky, and lots of activity. Ice skating is ...
Category: Family Pets & Living
SLICE OF LIFE:
You Must Be Retired!
By Ellyn Mantell  Living in a part of the country where many people are retired, it is natural to look at me and assume I am one of them. ...
TEEN VOICE:
The Impact of Our Fast-Paced Online Culture on Your Mental Health
By Jia Fletcher (Member of Cyber for Youth); Senior at John P. Stevens High School  In today’s digital world, the craze of social media consumes our thoughts and takes ...
THE ART OF LIVING
THE 5 SECRETS
By Barry Farber This month, I’m proud to share some exciting news—the release of the special edition hardcover of The Adventures of Little Billy… In Search of the Magic Tree. ...
CREATIVE CORNER
Emotional Support Chicken
By Carolyn Hanson We all need a little support now and then. Could an Emotional Support Chicken be the solution? I’m not speaking of a live chicken, but the ...
FALL IN LOVE WITH LIFE
Do You Trust Yourself?
By Serafina Perrotto Trust is one of those words we toss around easily…until we’re asked to actually do it. Simple in theory. Complicated in practice. For many of us ...
SENIOR CORNER:
Pilates, Yoga and Light Weights, Oh Yes!
By Ellyn Mantell  I am always on the lookout for ways to maintain and even push further the physical and mental acuity of the aging society. Yes, we are ...
SLICE OF LIFE
Wanderlust
By Ellyn Mantell My older daughter has wanderlust! When she was sixteen years old, she traveled to Prague and Budapest with our Rabbi, his wife, and her Confirmation class ...
FAMILY ADVENTURES
Brite Nites is Lighting Up!
By Joanne Kleinle Those long summer days are behind us. Fall is coming with its cozy sweaters, crisp, colorful days, and darker, longer nights. That does not mean we ...
THE ART OF LIVING
The Power of the Essentials
By Barry Farber-Diamonds Minds  Too often, we move through life on autopilot, forgetting how remarkable the simple act of living truly is. In a previous column, I shared insights ...