The Monthly Scoop

I recently had a health scare. I ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. Let me start from the beginning. I went on vacation and caught a cold. After a few days, I felt very crappy and couldn't breathe. So, I went to urgent care, as I couldn't get an appointment with my primary care doctor. After about 15 minutes, the person assessing me stated she thought I had pneumonia, but there was no way to know for sure, so I needed to go to the emergency room.

I have always called myself a creature of habit. I have even thought of it as a badge of honor. I am starting to reevaluate. Being a...

Maybe it’s the Martha Stewart influence, but as I was planning my garden this year, it struck me how I like to consider companion...