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February is the month of love and friendship, which leads us to review many emotions and take stock of them. Reviewing them can bring peace and harmony to our lives and to our relationships with other human beings, with whom we share family spaces, friendships, coworkers, neighbors, and acquaintances.       This result can be positive […]

John Coan had been a fairly good basketball player 55 years ago. He said that he practically lived in the city parks playing basketball in various pick-up games. Mary Roberts had played a little tennis but that was more years ago than she cared to remember. Both shared a common problem faced by many veteran […]

You’re a reader. ‘ever wonder what it’s like to be a writer? It’s harder than reading. And depending on what kind of writing, it’s getting even harder. Here’s why.       I’ve been writing professionally for about 55 years. I’ve had over 900 opinion pieces published and five books. I’m a frequent contributor on Substack and […]

We are always in some sort of transition; it is part of our humanity. We will always be learning, un-learning, reacting, or responding to some person or event. The question is, are we effective in how we communicate our feelings?       If allowed to tell our story, which one would we choose, and which one […]

I was in Publix when I passed three Palm Beach firefighters who were also shopping. Whenever I encounter a First Responder, I express my gratitude for all they do for all of us. Those I thank typically respond graciously before we all move on.       This time the men I thanked stopped. The senior of […]

Dear Friends:       You have probably heard news about Florida legislature proposing changes or elimination of property taxes. I have had a lot of questions from residents asking what will happen if this change is implemented. The short answer is, I do not know at this time and won’t know more until after the Florida […]

A Message from Marci       Another round in Tallahassee meant two packed days proudly representing District 4 at Palm Beach County Day. This year, I had the opportunity to sit in the House chambers for the opening of Session, my first time experiencing it firsthand, making it an especially meaningful moment of representation for our […]

Tickets Now on Sale for The Grand Tasting       Boca Raton’s most anticipated wine and food weekend returns as the 23rd Annual Boca Bacchanal, presented by Publix, celebrates world-class wine, exceptional cuisine, and community impact in support of the Boca Raton Historical Society. Tickets for The Grand Tasting are now on sale.       A beloved […]

Love is truly in the air at The Club at Boca Pointe, where Valentine’s season comes alive with a full calendar of thoughtfully curated events and experiences for every member of the community.       The highlight of the celebration is the Club’s elegant Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance, an evening designed for romance and connection. […]

2026, Can you imagine! For those of us over 90 it really seems impossible to consider we have been around so long! I started clowning when I was 60 and I remember those early years so vividly. There were actually 3 main categories for makeup, Whiteface, Auguste and Tramp, and Tramp clowns were few and […]