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Once we had grandkids, my husband and I left our condo for a larger suburban home. At first, we worried we wouldn't fit in with our younger neighbors.

My essay was included in this compilation of submissions responding to the 30th annual New Travel Writer competition sponsored by Bradt Travel Guides.

My essay, "Strangers on a Train- Bejart and Bolero" appears in this selection of entries to the 2026 Bradt Guides New Travel Writer of the Year competition.

Memoir-type article about my Dutch heritage and my Dutch grandparents connection to their homeland.

Personal essay about a difficult decision and how it connected me unexpectedly to my dog.

For 17 years, my husband and I lived in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium in North Arlington, Virginia. We moved there from the Maryland suburbs in 2004 when our last-born went off to college. Both my husband and I worked in the heart of…

I've been interested in trying skydiving for decades, but finally decided to try it at the age of 60. I get why people love it but won't go again.

Renting the Saugerties, NY house made famous by Bob Dylan and The Band on VRBO for $700 a night

“It was not done in my parents’ household.”

I hosted baby showers for both my daughter and daughter-in-law. As a grandmother-to-be, it was an honor.

Delve into 'The Grandparent Trap' to uncover the nuances of family relationships & grandparent dynamics. A journey through familial bonds & the art of belonging.

My husband and I are retired, so we try to save on groceries. We thought Trader Joe's was the best option, but then we found Lidl and are saving more.

RICHMOND-Qualifying for a conditional pardon doesn’t help if you don’t know how to file a petition.

I was put on a PIP after working at my company for 10 years, so I decided to quit.After not being able to find a new job, I retired at 58. It's been a mix of good and bad.I sometimes wish I could've kept working, but I am enjoying retirement. After…

I love seeing my grandchildren frequently, but sometimes I need to enforce some rules. I feel like by setting rules, I'm acting like a third parent, and the kids call me "boring." But I know there are advantages both for them and myself for spending…

Residential issues, DASH bus routes and use of public right-of-way space were front and center at City Council’s Saturday public meeting. At the top of the meeting, resident Kara Fast brought up the DASH bus 34 route change reconsideration since it…

Both of my parents — and two grandparents — suffered from dementia. Studies show that having a family history increases my own risk. But there are things I can do to level the playing field. I watched his face as he worked, sitting on the couch. His…