Stories

by Maxwell Gauthier, Rapid Transformational Therapist -  I used to have trouble sleeping on airplanes. The noise and movement made it hard to relax, so I would toss and turn in my seat until I finally fell asleep an hour or two later. But, ever since I learned how to hypnotize myself, I fall asleep [...]

story and photos by Claudette Sells -  I floated along winding canals in a gondola, seeing bridges and a floating city with beautiful architecture. As I listened to a man serenading us, a wonderful serene and peaceful feeling came over me. I was in Venice and my dream had come true. My husband Brian and

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  It is easy to take personal care and healthy hygiene for granted because they are such a "normal" automatic part of our daily routine. Because the nature of personal care is so personal, we may not think to check in with our senior loved ones to ensure

by Tabatha Golat -  Have you ever left a movie theatre feeling underwhelmed by the film, only to find yourself contemplating its plot and subtle intricacies long after the credits rolled? That was precisely my experience with this month's Screen Scene recommendation Past Lives. Initially, I found myself unimpressed by the film's deliberate pacing and

by Cassidy Nunn | photos by Nunn Other Photography -  The riding arena is filled with a variety of obstacles – a long wooden bridge; a rope strung between two jump standards, meant to simulate a gate; a wooden pen with one entryway; a bell on a stand, ready to be rung; slalom poles stand

story and photo by Tilar J. Mazzeo -  Some years life seems to speed past more quickly than others. So when a girlfriend wrote and asked if I'd go hunt the aurora borealis with her, for old time's sake, I said I was in as long as we could also sample some Arctic vodka. So

by Viola Van de Ruyt, Wealth Advisor | VandeRuyt Wealth Management Group -  Most women view money as a means to an end. It satisfies our "survival" needs, but yet with some thought and vision our money can add so much more satisfaction and value to our lives. As a woman you bring many natural

story and photo by Tina Kelly -  I passed a sure sign of spring last week. It wasn't ornamental daffodils, though they were certainly abloom. I had spotted a shrub with small clusters of white flowers and relatively few leaves. June plum, or osoberry (pictured at right) is one of the first native plants to

by Allison Smith -  While watching the Super Bowl I wished, as always, that I knew what was going on. Sure I understand when a touchdown is scored, but the rest is a mystery. I really just show up for the food, the company and the half-time show. Hockey is easier to follow, although I'm