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Confessions of a cosmetics maven

by Jun 15, 2025
The innocence of my youth and my Noxzema days are gone. Now I know the expense of my natural glow still  doesn’t fool anyone into believing I woke up like this.

June Cleaver or Mommie Dearest? Most mothers are somewhere in between.

by May 11, 2025
Do you possess the unending patience and kindness of June Cleaver, or are you more like the controlling, authoritarian 'Mommie Dearest' type of mom?

Memories evoke happiness and heartache

by Apr 13, 2025
Memories can bring both joy and sorrow, reflection and revelation. They remind us of the impermanence of life while also celebrating the moments that have shaped us.

Does securing our personal data really have to be this frustrating?

by Mar 9, 2025
Ever find yourself stymied by repeated verification prompts and authenticators as you try to access an account? Yet identity theft keeps rising.

‘What the world needs now … is love’

by Feb 9, 2025
Love is much more than a valentine, flowers, chocolates or a romantic dinner. Love can change the world. New column by Celia Marszal-Iannelli

Time travel in an airport terminal

by Jan 12, 2025
A delayed flight. A chance meeting. And an unexpected journey back in time.

The ‘fullness of life’ is a perfect time for healthy introspection

by Nov 10, 2024
How apropos my birthday this year falls on Thanksgiving Day. I get to share a holiday as grand as Thanksgiving with those...

It’s that time of year: brilliant fall colors, pumpkins, gridlock and election tension

by Oct 13, 2024
Remember when people could just agree to disagree? Now, politics makes enemies out of neighbors. It doesn't have to be this way. Column by Celia Marszal-Iannelli

Music has a magical way of transporting us back in time: a tribute to good tribute bands

by Sep 8, 2024
Songs from back then are the soundtracks of our lives. Music reminds us of significant moments and experiences.  The connection is so strong that hearing a particular song years later can transport us to a specific time and place.

Memories to last forever: Three weeks hosting my 7-year-old grandson, just the two of us

by Aug 11, 2024
For those three weeks, we made wonderful memories together. It took me another two weeks to recover. But our bond deepened and our love will live on in him long after I'm gone.
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