May 3, 2024
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  It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people may be understanding, there is … more
Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else … more
(Family Features) It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for … more
(Family Features) Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and many don’t even know it. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart … more
Your interview was an enormous success. The hiring manager thought you were intelligent and funny, plus your skills and experience checked every box—and then some. All there is to do now is sit … more
(StatePoint) Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to let that special someone know how you feel about them. Whether it be a spouse, a new boyfriend or girlfriend, or a best friend, let … more
“You’ll die with this debt.” That’s the lie my husband and I were told. And it’s the lie that so many Americans with staggering amounts of student loan debt have come to … more
(Family Features) Springtime is a perfect opportunity for homeowners to begin planning renovations to enhance the interior and exterior of their living space. Because of its strong performance … more
We live in a crazy world where we get into heated debates with strangers on the internet and show we like stuff by pressing tiny digital hearts. Who came up with this weirdness? And as we have more … more
(BPT) - A big part of building your dream deck is the planning. In fact, a typical deck project can take six months (or more) from inspiration to installation. To help make your dream a reality, the … more
 I’m pausing while writing this to meet with the insurance claims person after our car was rear-ended a couple of days ago. Fortunately, the other car was fairly small and not some … more
(Family Features) Customizing interior spaces to suit your unique needs can be easy and economical with a solution like versatile sliding bypass doors. If you want to create a multi-functional living … more
If you feel like you don’t have time to workout, you’re not alone. This is the biggest barrier to consistent exercise I hear from clients. And it makes sense—between kids, careers, … more
(Family Features) No matter how cramped and cluttered your living space may be, you can almost always find a spot or two for extra storage. It's often just a matter of getting creative and utilizing … more
The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $30,000 annually.  Boston College tuition is more than $80,000 annually!  This article covers various college funding options. … more
To quote Mark Twain again, nothing so needs reforming as other peoples’ habits. This past year, more than most. But rather than offering resolutions for others, I’ll just draw up a litany … more
Are you interested in local history and in preserving historic sites? If so, do you know about the Sowams Heritage Area project? This far-reaching project was launched in 2018 at the John Hunt House … more
As I write this in late January, I can’t predict what the groundhog will do this year, except be annoyed that some humans in top hats have yanked him out of his cozy burrow, in front of a bunch … more
Supposedly, St. Valentine’s Day had its beginnings in early Rome, with both pagan and Christian roots. Stories vary as recorded history was not as detailed with what we are used to today with … more
Massachusetts is one of the twelve states in the United States that have enacted “no-fault” automobile insurance. Under a no-fault insurance system, your own insurance company pays for or … more
What a Christmas it was for frazzled travelers, spending their holidays crammed into airports (for days!) while family celebrations went on without them. About the only positive thing about their … more
I know, it may feel a little early to be talking about Christmas. But hear me out! While you might not be ready to hang the mistletoe, it’s never too early to save money for the holidays. In … more
Does the idea of growing older sometimes seem to be relentlessly depressing? I recently read the very enjoyable “The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly” by Margareta Magnusson, who is in … more
Taking a peek ahead on the calendar gave me the date of Monday, March 20, 2023 as the arrival of the Spring (or Vernal) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere this year. Further research on the computer … more
Beyond following the common advice of seeking three estimates, checking contractor references and liability and workman’s compensation insurance coverages, there are other important details you … more
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