Meow!

A day in a life. “Such is life today at Chez Bernard.” Observations and a charming, quasi-lament by Lynda Bernard.

The Forte Towers Complaints Department

Was this story really true? Does it matter? Remembering and yearning for a simpler time— when children had a sense of peace, the cloak of a loving family and the comfort of assurance that comes along with that. By Beth Kalet.

Feeling Sure: I’M COOKED!

But instead, another reason for us to feel grateful. It’s so important to support our local businesses… just the way they support us!! Giving thanks for Flying Point Appliance Repair Saving the Day!

Gram's rule: NO phones turned on.

Ah, the joys of interacting with our grandchildren… with no devices. “I think we had a good time.” A Life Short by Lynda Bernard.

Freedom is Never Free.

We thank our Veterans, past and present, for protecting our freedoms.

A Charming Account of Coming of Age.

Growing up, “I feared each thunderstorm was the beginning of my eventual march to hell for all of my unknown misdeeds.” By Angela Rieck.

Who Ever Said Life Would be Easy?

Some of Lynda Bernard’s favorite “little wisdoms” that help her make it through the day.

Change.

An aversion to change has potential to result in missed opportunities. A Life Short and lesson by Lynda Bernard.

Mahjong. The Resurgence.

Capturing Hearts Near and Far! Remember that scene in Crazy Rich Asians? It was so meaningful, so poignant. Mahjong is not just for grandmas. By Angela Rieck.

Take at Your Own Peril.

Lessons in Marriage. A discussion of, “Is My Husband a Doormat? How a personality test changed our marriage.” Good stuff! By Sandra Novick.

There's something special about September.

Mallomars. Come September, demand explodes--supermarkets can't keep them on the shelves! A memory, by Sandra Novick.

24 Years. Still Our Hearts Ache.

We Will Never Forget...You. Poignant and heart wrenching words from Catherine Hernandez in 2008. So much of our country's story is told here. Indeed, we must never forget.