Family

Cover image: Robert W. Norris wrote a moving tribute to his mother: “The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise: Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me.” Image
Books

‘Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me’

Preface from ‘The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise’ by Robert W. Norris

By Robert W. Norris | October 31, 2022
Unmannered young boy. A concerned grandmother is unsure how to teach her grandson some table manners without being an interfering nag. See what advice advice columnist Amy Dickinson says in this edition of “Ask Amy.” Image
Ask Amy

Unmannered Child, Concerned Grandmother

How can she help him without being an interfering nag?

By Amy Dickinson | October 28, 2022
concerned woman Justlight Dreamstime. A woman with social anxiety wants to welcome new neighbors while discouraging in-person interactions. See what “Ask Amy” advises. Image
Ask Amy

Social Anxiety and Neighborly Dilemma

Welcoming newcomers without interacting

By Amy Dickinson | October 24, 2022
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Caregiving

'If Only' Moments

Writer Terri L. Jones looks back on providing care for her mother

By Terri L. Jones | October 18, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter together looking closely outside something outside. Image by Szefei, Dreamstime. Mom plays favorites, so Grandmom plays favorites with the disfavored granddaughter. Do two rights make a wrong? See what “Ask Amy” says. Image
Ask Amy

Parental Favoritism and Grandparenting

Should Grandmom compensate for her granddaughters’ treatment?

By Amy Dickinson | October 14, 2022
Did you know that chili peppers are good for you? We look at the lore, the research, and at chili peppers for health benefits they provide. Image
Health

Chili Peppers for Health!

Turning up the heat and health benefits of cuisines around the globe

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | October 10, 2022
couple arguing. Photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd, Dreamstime. A retired couple is wrangling over money and marriage – she wants money to do with as she wishes or she is out of the marriage. Image
Ask Amy

Money and Marriage, Retirement and Control

Retirees wrangle over the true cost of love

By Amy Dickinson | October 7, 2022
man petting cat Saletomic Dreamstime. For article on keeping an indoor cat happy Image
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Keep an Indoor Cat Happy

An owner looks for ideas for his sole cat in his studio apartment

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 5, 2022
lots of junk foods, like cola, fries, onion rings, donut, candy, and more. Photo by Nina Firsova, Dreamstime. When two longtime friends were vacationing together, one got angry that the other wasn't snacking with her. Is there a snacking etiquette? Image
Ask Amy

Snacking Etiquette: Friend Expects Friend to Join In

Who is in the right here? See what Amy has to say

By Amy Dickinson | September 30, 2022
luxury accessible bathroom, photo by Bjorn Hovdal, Dreamstime. Many active adult communities have begun applying universal design principles in their residences to allow their residents to age in place. Image
Caregiving

Universal Design at Active Adult Communities

Aging in place while enjoying community perks

By Julie Stein | September 28, 2022

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