As we approached retirement age, and after my husband, Chuck, had spent 35 years opening and closing his business, Compton and Son Appliance, we were so excited about the adventures ahead. We dreamed of traveling, of staying away for weeks or even months at a time and finally embracing the freedom we had worked so […]
By Katrina Currie Sisterhood is a sanctuary. It’s not bound by blood, but by the heart — woven together with threads of empathy, love and unwavering commitment. This kind of sisterhood stands tall in the darkest valleys and dances with you on the highest rooftops. For me, the past couple of years have been a […]
By Brandy Rea Sensitive subjects like domestic violence and child abuse can be difficult to discuss, and we often avoid these conversations due to fear or discomfort. However, the significance of these issues, along with their prevalence in children’s lives, requires us to confront this discomfort and fear. We must unite to educate ourselves on […]
Spring is a time of renewal as cold and darkness give way to warmth and light. If you are willing to adapt, spring also can be a life-changing period of introspection and growth. While it’s rarely easy, change is a fundamental reality of life — and those who are willing to embrace it ultimately succeed. […]
Less drama, more clarity — dating in midlife is all about confidence, compassion and embracing the baggage(yours and theirs). In your 20s, dating is a heart-pounding whirlwind. From all-consuming infatuation to devastating disappointment, the highs and lows can be dramatic. That “butterflies-in-your-stomach” feeling doesn’t necessarily disappear in your 40s, but dating is just different. It’s […]
In a world where true friendship is more precious than gold, the Gang of Six members are arguably some of the Coast’s wealthiest women. The tight-knit group, composed of Cathy Beeding, Connie Rockco, Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite, Misty Shaw- Feder, Kathy Hughes Shaughnessy and Kim Fritz, have weathered more than two decades of highs and lows. “In […]
We have tried many things to make bathing easier for my parents. We now have a good process in place but struggle to get daddy’s cooperation. Although he has not articulated why he’s reluctant to bathe sometimes, I suspect it’s because he prefers to move as little as possible to reduce back and leg pain, […]
