When my divorce became final in December 2021, I thought I had considered almost every scenario I’d encounter as a single mom – all the weird little “alone” things that I used to share with my partner that I would be solely responsible for, now that we aren’t together. But, even after all the soccer
As I type this, my husband and I are making big plans for the week ahead. Our dog, Bear, is turning 14. That’s 98 in human years. Bear is chubby and hard of hearing. He has allergies and bad back legs and will wander out of the yard and all the way down the street
As of writing this column, the 30-year fixed home mortgage interest rate is about 7.5%. If the Federal Reserve increases interest rates at its next meeting, this rate will likely go higher. Already nearly three times higher than what it was in early 2021, it is higher than at any time since the late 1990s.
Some old friends who relocated from Michigan to Florida a few years ago recently posted on Facebook that they know when fall has arrived in the Sunshine State – not because the leaves change colors, but because the license plates do. I have only been to Florida once and even though it is beautiful, I
It’s that time of year again … twinkling lights, holiday music, a feeling of goodwill in the air. There’s so much excitement that comes along with the holiday season – and maybe that includes the arrival of holiday party invitations. While you’re out shopping for others, save some time to pick up something great to
Given our current economy, most news that involves the Fed has been negative, which raises the question: who’s side is the Fed on? We are currently in an economic condition that we haven’t experienced in quite a long time, so it is natural to question some things that we always assumed as true. High inflation,
Electric vehicles (EVs) are touted as a remedy to high gasoline prices – unfortunately, the math doesn’t support this. An EV costs, on average, $10,000 or more than a gasoline powered car. A 2022 Hyundai Ironiq 5 electric SUV costs approximately $15,000 more than 2022 Hyundai Tucson, a similar-sized vehicle. An at-home charger adds another
For the past few decades, few things have been as dependable as the annual increase in tuition fees for post-secondary education; but for the first time in a very long period, the growth rate for tuition has decreased. According to College Board, we are seeing a drop-off in average tuition for the first time in
Before you answer the title question with a pithy, “I am not a candy,” read on. Based on my internet research, it turns out that we are all defined by Halloween candy. I am not necessarily talking about your candy choice, either. The candy may choose you. I took the “Which Halloween Candy Are You”
Have you ever visited a place that took you by surprise? A place that was better than you imagined, somehow more in every way? This summer, I went on a day-trip to Tossa de Mar. My best friend, Patricia, lives in Barcelona and she and her husband make the hour-or-so-long trek to Tossa in the
Changing leaves, cool days, football games, trips to the cider mill … fall is here! Something else about fall that makes us happy – besides the cider mill donuts – is the fashion. It’s time to get cozy and embrace the fall trends and must-haves! During the fall months, layering is key to fashion success.
Most people have seen “Independence Day,” a 1996 film about an alien invasion. If you haven’t, here’s a spoiler alert: In one scene, the President of the United States tries to communicate with an alien being that crash-landed in the desert and was captured by the Army. He asks the being, “Can there be peace
