by Cynthia Germain Today is Grandparents Day (September 13th)! A day that does not always receive the same attention as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, but one with a particularly meaningful purpose. National Grandparents Day was established following years of advocacy by Marian McQuade,…
by Cynthia Germain As Labor Day approaches, we naturally think about jobs…the work people do and the skills they bring. We may also think about the workers who came before us and helped build the businesses, institutions and communities we rely on today. But…
by Cynthia Germain Most of us have too much stuff. I say that knowing full well that I am included in the “most of us.” We accumulate things slowly…a box here, file folders there, clothes we might wear again, things our children might want…
by Cynthia Germain I’ve been thinking a lot lately about grace. Not grace in a religious sense, but the kind of grace we give another person when we stop before judging. When we ask a question instead of making an assumption. When we recognize…
by Cynthia Germain For many couples, growing older happens side by side. For years, you moved through life on fairly equal footing. You worked, raised a family, traveled, made plans, and divided responsibilities. You may have had the occasional illness or surgery along the…
by Cynthia Germain When we think about healthy aging, we often focus on the things we should be doing. We should exercise more, eat healthier, and stay on top of medical appointments. Those things certainly matter. But increasingly, researchers are finding that another piece…
by Cynthia Germain Last week, our Treasurer, Bill, shared a thoughtful reflection about his father and the influence he had on his life. I am thankful that Bill was willing to share his personal memories with our readers. His reflection reminded me that while…
by Bill Schneider Dads can be so many things throughout life. The memories of my late dad, Dr. Tom Schneider – a giant, strong man – carry descriptions like provider, enforcer, proud veteran. But my strongest memory and description of my dad is one…
by Cynthia Germain When we talk about why people love Door County, the conversation often begins with the obvious. The shoreline. The forests. The sunsets. The small towns. The slower pace that seems to ask us to stop and appreciate the moment. For me,…
by Cynthia Germain One of the things I hear most often when talking with older adults is that retirement is not always what they expected. It isn’t necessarily about money. It isn’t always about staying busy. More often, it is about something deeper: wanting…
