Knowing how you want to spend your time in retirement and having a sense of purpose can prevent you from feeling unmoored and isolated. For Readers Theatre performer, David Whalley, he’s spent his 12 years of retirement pivoting into the world of art and theatre. “The Naples Players (TNP) has made a huge impact on […]
Ruthnie was living in her car in February 2022 following a stay at a women’s shelter to flee an abusive relationship. While she could find employment easily, she struggled to keep jobs because of difficulty maintaining a schedule, sleeping, safety and hygiene while being homeless. Ruthnie found her way to the National Alliance on Mental […]
In the heart of Collier County lies a beacon of hope and support for victims of trauma and violence. Project HELP works with dignity and compassion to ease the pain of those affected by rape, violence, crime or loss of a loved one due to a crime. Project HELP is more than just an advocacy […]
Thirty years ago, this month, 1994, I moved to Naples. As with any type of anniversary, it’s timely to reflect back on what was and take stock of today. Then, it was a sleepy town by anyone’s standards, but it did have the Naples Philharmonic, now Artis-Naples. I was relocating from Palm Beach County, a […]
For many decades,Jerry F. Nichols has quietly set an inspiring example through philanthropy, dedicated to improving the lives of children and working adults in Southwest Florida. Recently, Nichols solidified this commitment by making the first major donation to Healthcare Network’s capital campaign. This donation will support the construction of the nonprofit organization’s planned 20,000-square-foot health […]
Life may seem like a linear journey. However, if there is anything that life teaches, a straight line is hardly a good measure of our existence. After all, much of nature is built in circular shapes and moves in circular patterns. From our planet, to the sun and moon, and all the way down to […]
I find that most people who want to remodel their homes in Naples find out quickly that they simply do not have the contacts down here that they do, or did, at home. Then comes the hard part, what contractor to hire and where to find them. I can offer some sound advice to get […]
At the end of the serieson Hair and pH, I talked about direct dyes. Direct dyes are easy to use. These dyes can be applied directly from their container onto your hair. They are designed to be deposit only, have no ammonia, and no activator (developer). They only stain the outer layer of the hair […]
Dubai is not just a city; it’s a symbol of ambition, opportunity, and endless possibilities. This past month, I traveled over forty thousand miles with my wife, Diane. I will offer an overview of Australia and New Zealand via Dubai. Starting with Dubai, the weather was unfortunately very overcast during our visit, and not suitable […]
Probably many of us remember some of the pranks that we played on family and friends on April Fool’s Day – but hopefully we have outgrown that by this time (or maybe not). Either way – plan to enjoy the month of April with all that Naples has to offer. All jazz lovers plan to […]