My Fair Lady: The Remarkable Career Of Dame Julie Andrews
July 31, 2019
You may know her as Mary, Maria or Eliza. In fact, during her remarkable career, 83-year-old Dame Julie Andrews has portrayed a number of the most beloved and iconic female characters on stage and screen. Whether portraying Eliza Doolittle during the stage premiere of My Fair Lady in 1956, Mary…
Beyond Caring: Finding Help And Support As A Caregiver
July 24, 2019
For most of us, as we get older, we’re either in need of caregiving or performing caregiving tasks ourselves- and sometimes both. As we profiled back in April, AARP recently issued a report that stated there are 20 million caregivers in the US performing complex medical and nursing tasks, tasks…
The Wisdom Of Books: Recommended Reading For All Stages And Ages
July 10, 2019
While the lazy days of summer are still here, some of us dream of nothing better than sitting on the lawn chair or laying on the beach blanket with a good book. And while your list of summer reads may already be long, there’s been a spate of recent recommendations…
New On The Shelf: Some Just Released Books Of Interest
May 29, 2019
If you’re in the process of planning that summer getaway or strategizing about a staycation, then you’re likely looking for some good reading material- and lucky for you, there are some new titles that seem worthy of your time and attention. First up, for self-improvement: You may not know…
Steel Magnolia: The Hard-Driven Life Of Writer Danielle Steel
May 15, 2019
You may think your life is busy but consider 71-year-old best-selling romance writer Danielle Steel, recently profiled in Glamour Magazine, who appears to be a force of nature with the energy and drive of a 21-year-old. Born in 1947 and the author of 179 books, Steel’s been writing since…
For The Books: New Works From Anna Quindlen And Ann Patchett
May 1, 2019
For some of us of a certain age, writer Anna Quindlen has been a faithful companion for decades. From her New York Times columns to her books of essays and fiction, she’s created a voice of wisdom, humor, and compassion to help us navigate life as part of the Baby…