Live Alone & Thrive

It hasn’t been easy. Like many people, I’ve been reluctant to ask for help, not wanting to be a burden or inconvenience my family

Life after a divorce or the death of a spouse can leave you reeling and wondering about practically everything — your judgment, your future,

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

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

By Gwenn Voelckers This column is for all of you who have friends or family members who live alone. In December, most folks look

By Gwenn Voelckers If you are facing Thanksgiving alone for the first time, you may be anticipating a lonely and depressing fourth Thursday of

By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is such a special time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy

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

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

By Gwenn Voelckers Gardening season is in full swing, as evidenced by the long check-out lines at gardening centers throughout our area.  July is