July means summer’s on! In spite of fish flies, and Essex County humidity, it’s a great time of the year. Yet the sense of fun and promise this month may hold for some isn’t happening for everyone. People struggling to pay their bills, and trying to feed themselves and their […]
Summer is on its way! In fact, it feels like it’s already here. Thoughts of basking in the warmth may conjure up feelings of carefree lazy days. But life isn’t carefree for those whose summer days are burdened with financial pressure. When you can’t pay your bills or afford to buy […]
We’re well on our way into spring even though it doesn’t much look like it yet. But the days are getting longer and that’s always a good thing. April showers are supposed to bring May flowers and all that. Is rain better than snow? Well, it’s warmer anyway. And then […]
Are you ready to Spring Forward? Yep, it’s that time again, whether we like it or not. Watch an hour of your life disappear as we jump ahead one hour on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 a.m. All of a sudden it’ll be 3 a.m. Technology will take care […]
Spring is coming! The days are slowly getting longer, and we’ll experience a major shift this weekend from the time change once again. Winter isn’t over but it’s feeling like it will be over soon and that can bring a sense of relief after the cold months. A lighter mood […]
We’re nearing winter’s half-way mark and the darkest days are behind us. Valentine’s Day will be here soon. But special occasions are not so sweet when you’re strapped for cash — so Valentine’s Day becomes another hard day to plow through. And being half-way through winter just means you have […]
December and its holiday season is past, and now we’re left with the cold reality of January. Last month may well have been a time when people spent more than they could afford on gifts and special meals. The consequences to that can start to show up in January. It’s […]
On Friday, December 22 I set out for an evening adventure at Lakeside Park. There was no sign of snow and I was carrying an umbrella in case of rain. That’s mid-December in Essex County for you. I wasn’t going to let the possibility of rain stop me. I was […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … Well, there’s no snow yet but it’ll come. December is a month crammed full of special occasions of all kinds. You might be observing (and spending money on) Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, or other celebrations … maybe some of you will […]
Hallowe’en has come and gone, but for some folks the scary stuff is not over. With the colder months, more expenses can arise. Heating costs get higher. Things like winter coats and boots may need to be bought. For those with young families in particular, the never-ending challenge of clothing […]
