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Bird-Shaped Whistles
by Terry and Kim Kovel People have been captivated by bird songs for centuries. At some point, clever art-isans realized that whistles could not only imitate birds, but they could also be made to look like birds. Ceramic bird-shaped whistles have been made for hundreds of years all over the world. Examples dating to about […]
Continue readingGrandparents Step Up To Raise Grandchildren & Support Each Other
I recently met with a resilient group of people called Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Volusia County: It includes local residents who have stepped in to care for their grandchildren whose parents have been taken out of the family picture because of addictions, incarceration, even death. This group meets monthly at a small church in Ormond […]
Continue reading2023 Estate And Gift Tax Limits
The IRS imposes a tax on lifetime gifts, called the “gift tax” made in excess of the annual gift tax exclusion, but it rarely results in an actual tax. The gift tax (on lifetime gifts) is related to the estate tax (on gifts made at death). It was established to avoid lifetime transfers from reducing […]
Continue readingMedal Of Honor
General George Washington asked his wife, Martha, to assist him in producing a medal of honor to be given to colonial soldiers wounded in battle. He had her cut purple velvet into heart shapes and sew on the word MERIT. It was a very special recognition considering they had so little to work with. The […]
Continue readingLanguage Of Love
by Barry KuKes Do you sign greeting cards on behalf of your pets? I do. I gave my wife flowers and a card wishing her a happy birthday, and I signed it, We Love You, Barry, Bentley, Spencer, and Mini-Cooper. This might seem odd, but I often tell the dogs go to Mom, or Mommy […]
Continue readingDecluttering—Do It Your Way
by Matilda Charles Consider this a firsthand ac-count of clearing clutter. I read several self-help books; I sought advice from those who call themselves experts. I suspected that the how to declutter books would be a lost cause when I saw passages that suggested taking photos of cherished items as a way of remembering them; […]
Continue readingPreventing Ear Infections In Dogs
by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw’s Corner: My German Shepherd puppy, Max, seems to get an ear infection every other week. He’s miserable, shaking his head from side to side. He hates having ear drops put in—a job that gets more difficult the larger he gets! How can I stop the constant ear infections? —Betsy J., […]
Continue readingBe Cautious & Smart When Shopping Online
This week I want to share some lessons from the experiences of two families in Volusia County, both of which resulted in active criminal investigations by your Volusia Sheriff’s Office. By the way, I’m not here to scare anyone needlessly. I am trying to educate everyone so you can spot red flag warnings and avoid […]
Continue readingElder Abuse Prevention Program
Elder abuse refers to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act causing harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Abuse, neglect, exploitation, or fraud can happen anywhere, anytime, and often affects the most vulnerable members of our community. The DOEA Elder Abuse Prevention Program supports programs and services to protect elders from […]
Continue readingWhat’s In The Stars
Aries (March 21 to April 19) Single Lambs looking for love could find Cupid aiming at someone you thought was uninterested. Paired Sheep could soon make plans to move into new pastures. Taurus (April 20 to May 20) Level that sharp Bull’s eye of yours directly at the target you’re after. Don’t let yourself get […]
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