Memorial Day: Freedom Is Not Free
Memorial Day – Freedom is not free BY JACK LEVINE Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day, our nation’s commemoration of the sacrifices made by those …
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A Mother’s Day Story
A Mother’s Day Story By Jeff Rubin I always felt loved by my mom. I never doubted it for a minute. Her wisdom, on the other hand, was something I didn’t …
Did You Know This About Mother’s Day?
. . . the Origin of Mother’s Day? Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) Mother’s Day, created by Anna Jarvis, was first celebrated at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church …
Take the Stress Out of Gift-Giving
Take the Stress Out of Gift-Giving Dear Dr. Gramma Karen, I want to suggest you to do a column on gift-giving. I ask because I listen to people at work and in …
100 Year Honor of Veterans And Their Families
100 Year Honor of Veterans And Their Families By Jeff Rubin This year marks the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. A day first set aside to honor those …
PRAGUE in the Czech Republic: Our Dream Destination
P R A G U E – a dream destination – picturesque, beautiful, historic European city BY ALICE BURDICK SCHWEIGER For the past couple of years our family …
Tips For International Travel With Grandkids?
International travel with grandkids BY JANET DIEMAN Mention the delights of post-retirement travel to a group of seniors, and eyes light up. Everyone, it …
TRAVEL With Expat Grandson
TRAVEL: Expat grandson’s first encounter with American wildlife BY SANDY BORNSTEIN As I looked through a glass window at our newborn grandson in a Mumbai …
Dizzying and delightful views of Peru
Dizzying and delightful views of Peru BY DEBBY CARROLL Want to visit an exotic location where you can see nature in all her spectacular glory, learn …
Get Ready Before the Kids Come!
Before the Grandkids Come We Get Ready for Fun! BY KAREN L. RANCOURT My husband and I live in Fort Lauderdale November – May. The rest of the year …