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When I was a youngster, Passover was a yearly holiday that changed everything. All the dishes in the cupboards needed to be unpacked, they had been stored away from the last Passover. The house had to be cleansed from top to bottom and chumetz, food unkosher for Passover had to be found, sold to someone […]

How do we create a world that works for all of us? How do we create a community that works best for us and the surrounding communities? We certainly have to focus on ENERGY. Our own energy and how we engage and conserve it as well as the planet’s energy. In regard to the planet’s […]

March brought incredible energy to The Club at Boca Pointe, and the excitement is only building! The month kicked off with a spectacular magic show that had the audience on the edge of their seats, while the Sports Center and golf courses were buzzing with club championships in full swing.       The social calendar was […]

Is it really April already? The months are flying by and the snow birds have once again left us. I will really miss Pretzel and Candy Bar. Pretzel for the ease he has in mingling with children and adults and making them laugh at his antics, and Candy Bar for her wonderful magic skills!       […]

Dear Friends:       This month, I, along with our employees, say a fond farewell to a true pillar of our organization, Pat Bradley, our chief of Tax Services. After an incredible 42 years of service, Pat is ready to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.       It is a bittersweet time, as for more than four decades, […]

This is a romanticized story stirred up from deep in my memory bank from watching the news of the great February snows that blanketed the East Coast. The setting is the Blizzard of 1956. The backdrop was New York.       The call was straightforward. Everything with my grandfather was straightforward. “Mildred, I have no heat. […]

The Lighthouse Principle is a metaphor for how to live, lead, and decide—especially when things are unclear or chaotic.       At its core, it means this: A lighthouse does not run around trying to rescue or chase after ships lost at sea. It simply stands firm, shines consistently, and lets lost ships navigate and be […]

On April 23, 2025, the world will observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, a time to reflect on the immense loss suffered by millions and to honor the resilience of those who survived. When guests enter my home, they are greeted by a wall that resembles a museum exhibit—a testament to the intricate layers of […]

On occasion I go to events called Senior Expos where vendors display a variety of products and services that benefit seniors.       At a recent event I learned about a FREE service where a resident can request a daily “Well Care” call from the 211 Sunshine Call organization.       This service is offered in many […]

Changing jobs often brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Whether your new role comes with a bigger paycheck, different benefits, or a shift in lifestyle, it’s a perfect time to revisit—and refresh—your budget.       For financial planners, budgeting is more than a tool—it’s a conversation starter, a diagnostic, and a roadmap. According to the […]