A great chance to express your love
Valentine’s Day isn’t about gifts, but letting those you love know
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I was reading an article this weekend about the commercialization of love and how Valentine’s Day is just another “Hallmark” holiday. But, I disagree! I think that February 14th is the perfect opportunity to express your love for all of the special people in your life,...
Dental health for older folks
Seniors often face challenges to maintaining healthy smiles
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
When people age it sometimes becomes very difficult to do the things we once could. While for some it may mean a struggle to put on shoes for others it may be challenges with memory or other physical limitations.
Dental care is often overlooked in our aging population. If you are...
Something really Super: The Super Six
February’s picks for the must-have items
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Yes, I realize that it is SuperBowl Sunday (yawn) and that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner (as an aside, I am all for my sweetheart surprising me with a gift if he wants to) but this month’s Super Six isn’t consumed by either of these events. Instead, I am simply writing about the subjects...
On Your Table: Go bold for the big game!
Yes, you can enjoy big taste and keep it healthy for your game day eats
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
An easy to make and tasty nosh for Superbowl is a Jalapeno popper courtesy of my friend Susan Pridmore of the Wimpy Vegetarian.
It’s not a proper Super Bowl party without a smorgasbord of appetizers, snacks, dips, finger-foods, drinks and desserts to match the rest of...
Setting financial goals with your partner
Finances are top reason for couples’ angst, tips on how to work through it
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
The New Year brings many new resolutions; financial goals perhaps being the most important. How best to bring your partner into the throws of budgeting, saving, and investing decisions that align with yours? Research has shown that the number one issue facing couples today is...
My HS senior son is ready, but am I?
Senioritis doesn’t just impact students, but parents, too
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My oldest child will be graduating from Unionville High School in a few months and I am not handling it very well. While I am excited for him to experience this next stage in life, I can’t help but selfishly wish that time would slow down a bit.
I was chatting with a friend at the Y this...
On Your Table: Not too late to start the year eating healthy
And remember, ‘healthy’ doesn’t have to mean boring or tasteless
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Swiss Chard is a winter green chock full of nutrients and when combined with beans or even pasta it makes for a healthful dinner meal.
Here I am still thinking about the New Year…. And since it’s January we can yet have a conversation about healthy eating resolutions....
You know what’s great about snowstorms? Nothing
Multiple feet of snow, being cooped up and all is not my cup of tea
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Aaaaaaah, Jonas…you are not nearly as attractive as Nick Jonas in his Calvin Klein underwear ads. (I would share a picture, but this is a PG rated column, unfortunately). Yes, you look pretty from the window with your thirty inch drifts and swirling flakes. But I still hate you....
Powerball winners have tough choices
After $1M win at Landhope Farms, all of us can dream a bit
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
When I heard the news that a million dollar Powerball ticket was purchased at our very own Landhope Farms and digested the fact that it was not me (I did not have ONE correct number, let alone five), I experienced a flood of emotions.
A list to help have a healthier mouth in 2016
Instead of resolutions, a checklist for better dental health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
I hate resolutions. Instead of a few well-intentioned destined to fail resolutions, I prefer to make a list. A simple list of some of the many things I would like to accomplish (or make progress toward) during the year.
By now, most resolutions have already become a memory of...
