The Finer Things
Please share your own finer things that bring joy to your life below.
Wine Notes

Trends to Watch in 2025
With global wine production at historically low levels, important trends to follow include the...

Great Wines to Gift This Holiday Season
I know you want to keep all the eminently drinkable wines for yourself, but this season is about...

It’s October … What Should Be in Your Glass?
As the last of summer slips away, many of us slip the whites back in the fridge and start in our...
GARDEN PICKS

Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring
As we head into March, you can throw off your winter blues and head out into the garden. In this...

Exotic Plants to Spice Up Your Indoor Spaces
In the winter most of us focus less on our outdoor gardens and more on our indoor plants. Ferns...

Tips on Bringing Your Vegetable Garden Inside
Defeat the cold weather and get fresh veggies year-round by starting an indoor vegetable garden!...
Art & Culture Inspiration

Countering Isolation with Creativity
Because of mobility and other health issues, older people often find themselves isolated in their...

After 200 Years the Brooklyn Museum is Rebranding
The iconic Brooklyn Museum is embracing a new modern look with a refreshed logo. The bold design,...

World’s Oldest Cave Art Found in Indonesia
In a discovery that revises what we know about early humans, a cave painting was discovered in...
Travel Journal

How to Travel with Kids Like a Champ
Parents! Now that you have kids, you don’t have to give up your love of travel. You just have to...

The Ultimate Atlanta Winter Bucket List
Just because the mercury’s dipped into the cold doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in the house....

A Traveler’s Guide to Christmas Around the World
Have some vacation time to burn at the end of the year? Why not book passage to one of these...