by Tricia White | Managing Editor Ninety-two year old Holocaust survivor Marie “Rie” Spronk-Hughes may take a few extra minutes to get to the podium, and you may have to lean in to hear her quiet voice (which matches her elegant demeanor), but mention bullying of any kind…
Who doesn’t know what I’m talking about Who’s never left home, who’s never struck out To find a dream and a life of their own A place in the clouds, a foundation of stone She needs wide open spaces Room to make her big mistakes She needs new faces She…
That is the Question! by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer School is back in session, and the remnants of summer are not the only things heating up. For high school seniors, the hot topics are college applications and standardized tests. Is it better to take the ACT or the SAT…
GLF asked local parents for their favorite vacation getaways sans kids. Here’s what we heard: Turks and Caicos Islands “There are miles of pristine white sands, sparkling turquoise water, fine restaurants, quaint boutiques, and luxury hotels,” says Heather Cosmano. She said the trip was a non-stop adventure including a snorkeling…
Check out these relaxing vacation destinations! by Rick Seaney | Contributor Let’s be honest. No region (or country) has a lock on “most relaxing” cities, but I think these vacation destinations fit the bill nicely. Take a look. San Diego, California Sunny skies, pretty beaches, happy people. Gosh, that makes…
Changing diapers, play dates, carpools, homework, PTA meetings, cheering on the team, late nights, homecoming, cooking, coaching, grocery shopping, doctors’ appointments, college applications — all part of the transitions of life from the moment your kids are born to the time they leave your nest. We asked local parents…
Starting Your Next Chapter by Kristin Cicciarelli | Contributor Congratulations! Your child is ready to take off on his own. Perhaps he’s going to college, or beginning a new career or a relationship with a significant other. It’s time to pat yourself on the back for a worthy parental accomplishment….
Every stage of life has its own theme, from the wonderment of birth to our ending days, and everything in-between. It’s about personal growth, and with growth comes change: changes in our minds, our bodies, our social status, our goals and our view of the world. It’s even evident in…
And Getting Back Into That “Zone” by Bobbie Ames | Food and Entertainment Editor As the lazy days of summer come to an end, it’s time to put your back-to-school routine in overdrive. Focus on delicious, nutritious school lunches that fill the kids’ bellies and give them fuel to function….