The title of a musical from the early 1960s called “Stop the World, I Want to Get Off,” referred to a time in life when everything seemed chaotic and going too fast. While I don’t really want to get off the world, I am genuinely concerned over the speed with which things are getting out
With inflation slowing to 3.1% as of writing this column, Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve are likely to get credit for taming the 40-year high inflation we have experienced over the last couple years. Similarly, Paul Volker and the Federal Reserve of the early 1980s got credit for “breaking the back” of the 1970s
Any time you drive a car in a foreign country, it’s a gamble. It can either be easy, straightforward and enjoyable, or absolutely disastrous. On this last trip to the Spanish Coast, we definitely experienced the latter. It was a beach day – two couples: my fiancé and me, my close friend who lives in
Since the beginning of civilization, people have been telling, writing and enjoying stories. Dramas, comedies, mysteries, epic poems and more have entranced us with dreams beyond our tangible world. We all have memories from our earliest days of parents or teachers reading the simplest books to us while our eyes grew in wonder at the
Inflation, which can be described as the steady increase in the prices of goods and services, is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent times. As the cost of living rises, individuals and families must adapt their financial strategies to mitigate the impact of inflation. In this article, we will explore the current
For the past 54 years, not an August has gone by without my thoughts drifting to the Woodstock Music Festival, and the hippie movement in general. I wanted to go to Woodstock on that August weekend in 1969 and to this day, I am still bristling that I couldn’t. Woodstock, as most everyone knows, was
The Federal Reserve has increased the federal funds rate from 0% to 5% to reduce the inflation they created during the pandemic. The federal funds rate is the interest rate set through monetary policy and is at a 16-year high. Members of the Open Market Committee, the committee that sets monetary policy, anticipate at least
This summer, my fiancé and I had two big trips planned: one to Spain to celebrate our birthdays – a long-anticipated jaunt across the Atlantic, an escape from our normal lives and an introduction to international travel for my life partner. The second trip? A return home to Michigan for the both of us. We
Usually, the only time the word “resolution” enters my mind is at around 8:30 pm on December 31. I try to come up with a sweeping life change I will make over the next 365 days. It is always a worthwhile pursuit, like losing weight or being kind to everyone. You know the drill. By
It’s never too early (or too late) to start thinking through back-to-school fashion. And, even if you’re no longer a student, it’s fun to take style cues from those headed back to the classroom. After all, BTS looks are fun, youthful and on-trend! The following trends to try are inspired by street style looks from
With the new school year fast approaching, the never-ending packing of lunches looms large. As the mom of kids who don’t eat sandwiches, I’m always scavenging for new main dish lunch ideas. One of our go-to favorites is a version of a healthy charcuterie tray: cheese, meat, crackers and lots of pickles and olives! I’ve
This summer has flown by so fast! Now, the lazy, hazy days of August are upon us and it is time to enjoy all that the month brings. Being a foodie, I look forward to the abundance of locally grown fruit and vegetables. I recently picked up some sweet corn from Eichelberg Farm in Linden
