I’ve rarely met an animal that didn’t melt my heart, so when I learned that one of my favorite animal-based charities, located right here in Connecticut, was holding their annual open house this past ...

“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” — Shakespeare Can you believe it? Here comes Labor Day and the start of fall. It seems as though only the other day I finished unpacking all my summer ...

The old saying “hope springs eternal” is certainly true at the beginning of a new year. Numerous books have been written on how to overcome adversity and develop willpower, but positive thinking alone ...

Spring, or the vernal equinox, occurs around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere. So despite what the weatherman may forecast, and despite pesky, sneezy allergies, I’m ready to throw open the windows, ...

Those of us who have been around for a while will recall the popular, tear-jerker movie, “Love Story,” in which the phrase, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” became popular. A lot has ...

Abuse is the knowing infliction of physical or psychological harm or deprivation of goods and services. Aging specialists estimate that five million Americans are affected each year, although that ...