We explored how some local neighborhoods are cultivating a sense of community today, from gathering spaces to events, favorite locales, social media pages, and even apps. The neighborhood appThe most popular app neighborhoods use to connect is Nextdoor. This app is available in … [Read more...] about Where Neighbors Come Together
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Actively Seeking The Sun: Bar Harbor (Part 1 of 3)
As the sun rises on another year, it might be the perfect time to start dreaming of a fresh adventure for 2025. My husband and I started planning the trip we took in the fall of 2024 with a cycling group to Maine about a year before it happened, and it was worth the wait. We were … [Read more...] about Actively Seeking The Sun: Bar Harbor (Part 1 of 3)
Caregiving Is More Than Pretty Flowers
There are a lot of emotions that go into bringing a caregiver into the fold, whether that means hiring someone you don’t know to take care of a loved one or asking someone you do know, like a sibling, to act in a different capacity. Caregiving means establishing trust, and good … [Read more...] about Caregiving Is More Than Pretty Flowers
Like Mother, Like Mother & Women’s Hotel – Two Books We’re Reading This Winter
Here's What We're Ready Now:Like Mother, Like Mother, by Susan RiegerThis novel intricately weaves the lives of three generations of three women who are each influenced by the hidden secrets of their family history. Spanning a considerable timeline, the story immerses readers in … [Read more...] about Like Mother, Like Mother & Women’s Hotel – Two Books We’re Reading This Winter
A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
Mom and Dad were both healthy and active into their 80s. Life was good. Then a series of strokes left my dad in need of more care than my mom could manage. Their transition began in earnest. My two siblings and I went through it along with our parents. It was tough accepting that … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way