Halloween traffic safety rules to protect trick-or-treating ghouls

HALLOWEEN NIGHT is a dangerous time for pedestrians, especially for excited, costume-clad kids. In fact, according to AAA, Halloween is the deadliest day for young pedestrians nationwide. What’s behind this frightening finding?

The ABCDs of Medicare enrollment

STARTING THIS MONTH, people age 65 and older will find themselves inundated with commercials, pamphlets, booklets, brochures, and other targeted marketing pieces informing them about the various Medicare options available to them.

The importance of longterm-care residents’ rights

LONG-TERM-CARE RESIDENTS are people who need help with their daily living activities. They may be elderly, have a disability, or be recovering from an illness or injury.

NOBODY'S PERFECT - Spend some time outside

“GO PLAY OUTSIDE. GET SOME FRESH AIR.” I remember my mom telling the four of us kids to, basically, get out of the house. Although we figured out later that she needed some peace and quiet from four kids, I now realize that her words were wise and were good for us.

A WALK IN THE PARK - Autumn on the Blue Ridge

by LeMoyne Mercer ONE OF OUR FAVORITE TRIPS for fall color is two weeks or so through three national parks—Shenandoah, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountains. It is about 500 miles to Front Royal, VA and the beginning of 105-mile Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park.

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING - Celebrate with joy

Every time a child is born into this world it comes bearing a message of joy. And this is the message: God is not discouraged! +Rabindranath Tagore Look at everything as though you were seeing it for the first time or last time. Then your time on Earth will be filled with joy.

A WALK IN THE PARK - Planning your summer vacation

I KNOW.YOU’RE THINKING SUMMER IS OVER and it’s already too late to plan your summer vacation. But I’m talking about next summer. For which it may also be too late. This came to mind when Shirley and I met our neighbor Lisa on the Chessie Trail.

Nobody's Perfect - Take your medicine and get out of there!

I WAS GLANCING AT THE NEWSPAPER and happened to read the obituaries. I recognized the name of a deceased man and read his obituary. It listed his date of birth, employment, and family history.