Here we are again with our fun bloggers, as we dig deeper into spring. Today we’ve got some sweet stories and also useful info. All good reading.

Meryl: The coffee klatch

Oh. my gosh, I love that term! It hearkens back to the 1950s, that far more innocent time and a more innocent past-time.

Meryl Baer of Musings of s Shore LIfe has spent quite a bit of time recently in a local coffee shop. While her husband gets physical therapy due to recent surgery, she passes the time observing the goings-on at the cafe. Read about the comings and goings in this week’s post Neighborhood Coffee Klatch.

Rita: Avoiding scammers & fraudsters

Don’t give your Medicare number to a caller who claims to be from Medicare, advises Rita R. Robison, consumer and personal finance journalist. Robison received a scam call from a woman who wanted to know if she’d received her “new Medicare number.” Check out Robison’s article to see what the scammers are after and how to avoid fraudsters.

Laurie: Puppy tails and tales

You’re in for a treat today—here’s an excerpt from Laurie’s book:, Tail Wags & Whiskers.    “…To my frustration, the dog still escaped every chance he got. One time, as I was starting dinner, the phone rang. My stomach lurched when I saw the dog warden’s number on caller ID. As usual, before answering, I gave a quick look around the kitchen where Simon was usually by my side. He was gone…”

Rebecca: Flight tips from a pilot, herself

Have you ever wondered what flying in a plane is like from an airline pilot’s perspective? Rebecca Olkowski, with BabyBoomster.com had a female airline pilot write a guest post with flight tips. Her name is Shirley Phillips and she also has a book coming out in May. Enjoy her tips.

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