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Appreciating the little things makes life happier

by Nov 13, 2022
Noticing all the positive things we experience every day — really noticing them and appreciating them— can change your whole outlook on life.

LOL. Really, it will do you good.

by Oct 9, 2022
Laugh out loud. Have fun. Be silly. Break some rules. Give yourself a break.we are here for such a short time. Live and love like your life depends on it. It does, you know.
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Life with Siri, Alexa & Google: Do you ever wonder if technology helps us — or rules us?

by Sep 10, 2022
Column: Don’t misunderstand me, I love technology. But there comes a time when too much is simply too much, don’t you think? 

Beware the scam artists constantly devising new ways to rob the most vulnerable among us

by Aug 14, 2022
Scammers slither and worm their way into the lives of the most vulnerable, causing irreparable harm. New column from Celia Marszal-Iannelli

Is age just a number? The question looms large when a ‘significant’ birthday is coming up

by Jul 10, 2022
Is age really just a number? Facing what her kids tell her is a 'significant' birthday, Celia Iannelli grapples with the age-old question.

The North Fork is changing. Can ‘locals’ and ‘newcomers’ peacefully co-exist?

by Jun 12, 2022
Reflections on coping with the clash of cultures, class and expectations, as our region booms. Column by Celia Marszal-Iannelli.

Wow, I didn’t see that coming: blindsided by betrayal

by May 8, 2022
In most cases, we will experience a moment where the situation becomes clear. We may experience a flashback that is so powerful that we can see everything that was wrong. We simply didn’t want to believe it or see it.

Amidst the pandemic, an epidemic of loneliness

by Apr 10, 2022
We rarely discuss it, but loneliness affects a lot of people, with consequences to mental and physical health. And you don't have to be alone to feel lonely or isolated.

The special bond of love we share with our grandchildren

by Mar 13, 2022
We are creating a chain of love linking the past to the future.

When Cupid’s arrow has a poisoned tip

by Feb 13, 2022
The signs of a toxic or abusive relationship can be subtle, but pay attention.