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Millions of people across the country watched with anticipation and excitement as four NASA astronauts returned from a trip around the moon. I was one of those.

Among the many talents that a 2-year-old might develop – stacking things, evading bedtime or conducting detailed research on the structural integrity of an ant hill – my grandson, Liam, is following a far more distinguished path.

From the Editor’s Files I was out in the front yard on Sunday, spraying dandelions and minding my own business, when a car pulled up and someone started climbing out of the passenger seat. The first thing I saw as the passenger worked his way out of the car was the huge, black sling he was wearing on his arm.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down. –Looking to Save Dear Looking, You’re asking a smart question.

Random Thoughts Well, I think we finally can say that spring has arrived and is here for good. In this part of the world, it can be hard to tell.

Volunteering changes more than the community changes you. Volunteering is often seen as something we do to help others, but the truth is far more powerful.

Officially, the first day of spring has come and gone. Unofficially, I seem to have missed spring this year.

It can be difficult to do big person things when you're a little person. Heck, doing adult things when you've been an adult for many years can be hard.

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months and could sure use some help sorting through all the confusing Medicare options that are available to me. Where can I get help with my Medicare decisions? --Baffled Bob Dear Bob, With around 11,400 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day in 2026, you’re asking a very timely question.

One of my favorite forums or “sub-reddits” on the social media site Reddit is called “Breadit.” Anyone who has read this column for any length of time probably assumes I like it for the pun (and, yeah, I totally do), but I also adore seeing all the amazing baked goods people create and share with the group. Breadit has made me really want to try making a loaf of challah, a beautiful braided loaf from the Jewish tradition, at some point.