I was at the garden center of a Home Depot one afternoon, hovering by the shade-tolerant plants, when a woman investigating the hostas turned to me and said, “I’ve always said that if you have to buy hostas, you need more friends — but oh well, here I am anyway!” I laughed, … [Read more...] about Rooted In Memory
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Add Some Sizzle With An Outdoor Kitchen
Creating an outdoor oasis seems to be at the top of everyone’s wish list these days. Along with comfortable seating and attractive landscaping, adding an outdoor kitchen heats up your backyard space. Today’s Transitions wanted to check in with a local expert to find out what you … [Read more...] about Add Some Sizzle With An Outdoor Kitchen
Getting A Helping Hand With Household Chores
Remaining in your home as you age can be challenging as physical and mental limitations make simple household chores difficult. Mopping the floor, washing windows, doing laundry, raking leaves, or dusting can be overwhelming. Every individual has their own set of abilities and … [Read more...] about Getting A Helping Hand With Household Chores
Let’s Get Together
Being included in a group that makes special memories is a gift — a kindness we can bestow upon each other. With a little planning and purposeful use of our space, we can invite others in for what we all want more of in our lives: meaningful moments of connection and joy. Explore … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Together
Chill Out: Tips For Managing Summer Stress
Ahhh, summertime. The flowers are in bloom, the sky is a clear, vibrant blue, and all is well. Or maybe not. Even though summertime is associated with relaxing, it can be a time of considerable stress. The routines that give our lives structure take a hiatus. We may travel and … [Read more...] about Chill Out: Tips For Managing Summer Stress