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By Sal M. Di Costanzo Are you a solo ager, or in some circles, an “elder orphan?” A solo ager is typically defined as a single, childless baby boomer. Someone may have children, but there is no relationship, or in
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By Brian McGowan This month we cross the Irish Sea to Scotland, and the birthday celebration of its most beloved bard, Robert Burns. Burns, still widely and wildly celebrated 261 years after his birth, is one of the enduring cultural
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By Morris Gut It was a cold morning, but we recently decided to take a drive to the outdoor winter farmers market in Ossining. It operates from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. There were perhaps six or seven
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At the beginning of the month, I vowed to join the Dry January movement, abstaining from alcohol for 31 days. I hope you considered this challenge as well. How have I been persevering? I haven’t yet fallen victim to abstaining
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By Bill Primavera With many of us stuck at home because of COVID-19, we probably have more time on our hands to consider our surroundings. Therefore, it might be a good time to question whether those surroundings truly express who
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By Brian Kluepfel We have considered the pileated woodpecker a bird of good fortune since we saw one just outside our apartment on moving day four years ago. Such a massive, beautiful creature, we were compelled to watch, even
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By Bill Primavera When it comes time to sell a house, there are many issues to be addressed to make it attractive to prospective buyers, from curb appeal to functionality of all systems. Realtors are eager to provide advice to
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By Richard Levy As a travel writer I’ve been lucky enough to devour incredible meals in some of the world’s finest restaurants, from Paris to Saigon, Berlin to Los Angeles and Madrid to Florence. Now that COVID-19 has sadly “clipped
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By Nick Antonaccio The world is changing – rapidly. The wine world is changing – also rapidly. As we leave 2020 behind and venture into the uncertainty of 2021, let’s focus on the last quarter century – a mere speck
Read moreBy Dr. James H. Cassell IV In the past, in order to receive physical therapy patients were required to see a physician and obtain a prescription in advance. As of January 2015, all 50 states have adopted direct access in
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