What’s a single person to do on Valentine’s Day? Embrace it! February (and that perennial “day of love”) is just around the corner, so
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By Gwenn Voelckers I’ve discovered that a key to living alone successfully is to determine who you really are and what you want from
‘Tis the Season: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Those Who Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers This column is for all of you who have friends or family members who live alone. In December, most folks look
Are You Facing Thanksgiving Alone?
By Gwenn Voelckers If you are facing Thanksgiving alone for the first time, you may be anticipating a lonely and depressing fourth Thursday of
October: The Perfect Time to Turn Over a New Leaf
By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is such a special time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy
Creating a Safe Haven
By Gwenn Voelckers As summer transitions to fall, I welcome a respite from gardening. I’m ready to embrace the change of season, the crisp
Alone and Content: Rediscover Your True Self
By Gwenn Voelckers There’s no magic pill for getting good at living alone. Like mastering any new skill, it requires effort and a lot
What My Garden Has Taught Me
Gardening season is in full swing, as evidenced by the long check-out lines at gardening centers throughout our area. July is the perfect month
On Your Own: Finding Your ‘Happily Ever After’
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers I recently heard from an “In Good Health” reader. Divorced and
‘Beware the Ides of March’ … or Not!
By Gwenn Voelckers In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a soothsayer warns Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March.” That immortal phrase portends gloom and