I was watching the documentary about Billy Joel and he mentioned that he decided to stop writing songs at 44 years old. The documentary was

August 3rd marked the 10th anniversary of my husband’s death. I found myself listening to the music that we fell in love to. It felt

Our vocabulary would not be complete without idioms and sayings. But I wondered the other day where these originated. So I compiled a list: Cut

Last week’s column about the sounds of summer can’t be complete without talking about the inevitable summer doldrums brought on by relentless heat. I feel

Each season has its own scent and soundtrack. I can close my eyes, ignore the temperature and know what season it is by these sounds

It is that time of the year. The hydrangeas are blooming everywhere. Mostly pink, but some blue hydrangeas are brightening our gardens. In my garden,

Every morning, I rise at 5 a.m., wishing that I could sleep longer. But my circadian rhythm and the beautiful melodies of the birds prevent

We’ve been in the middle of a heat dome. The term “heat dome” is not a scientific term; it is more of a media creation,

Before I begin my day each morning, I spend a few minutes thinking about what I am grateful for (which is a very long list,

Most of us are not getting enough protein in our diets.  In adults weighing 150 pounds, scientists recommend a minimum of 54 – 80 grams