The 2026 Annual Floral Park Street Fair took place on Friday, June 5th on Tulip Avenue. Local families enjoyed food, fun, face painting and giveaways at the fair. Photo couretesy Christine Kozak
BY GARY SIMEONE
Mackenzie Waslin, an eighth grader at Floral Park Memorial Middle School, became interested in the sport of baseball when she was very young. She used to attend
BY RIKKI MASSAND
The Floral Park community was transformed into a melting pot of cultural performances across multiple art forms as Here and Now Yoga, Wellness & Arts Collective on Verbena Avenue hosted its “Raw Materials” showcase on Saturday, May 2. Dancers, singers, spoken-word artists and students from SUNY Old Westbury were among the performers.
The showcase included a song and dance repertoire from Dina Denis-Paolucci, a Bayside, Queens resident who co-owns the studio with Michele Ingkavet Cavanaugh. Denis-Paolucci performed “With You, Without You – All the Same,” set to the Elvis Presley song “Always on My Mind.”
The goal of the Raw Materials showcase was to bring live professional arts performances to the Floral Park-Bellerose community.
rials showcase was “Celebration of Dances of the Diaspora,” performed by student members of the SUNY Old Westbury Dance Ensemble. In coordination with professor and choreographer Teresa Fellion, the students presented a medley blending bachata and reggaeton before transitioning into a West African dance set to Zulu drum music.
Denis-Paolucci noted that she recently had the opportunity to meet Fellion.
“She had a group of her wonderful dancers here. They have worked collaboratively on creating a piece they choreographed and will perform,” she said as the opening act took to the floor.
Long Island Ducks baseball games with her father and grew a love interest for the game.
“I went to many of their games when I was younger and also participated in the Long Island Ducks baseball clinics,” said Waslin. “I grew fond of the sport watching the team play and always wanted to try out for baseball at my school.”
Waslin watched her dream
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“We’re celebrating the arts of dance, music, spoken word and more tonight. Our featured performers are from right here in Floral Park and Bellerose; the outer boroughs of NYC as well as from eastern Long Island. We pulled multiple talents, a total of 10 acts, and there is something for everybody to see and experience live,” Denis-Paolucci said.
The first act in the Raw Mate-
Another piece choreographed by Fellion, “Embers of Becoming,” was performed by Sophia Diehl and Arianna Stendardo-Gamble. The work presented the audience with a stunning display of ballet and synchronized theatrical movement. According to the program, it sought “to explore the emotional tension between sorrow and joy, hardship and purpose, while promoting reflection on how we find meaning in life.”
Anna Mayta choreographed and performed in “The World of Humanity Has Two Wings,” a short excerpt from a 20-minute
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BY SHANE PAROUSE, CHFC
Losing a loved one is hard enough. The last thing you want is to make a costly financial mistake in the aftermath — but it happens more often than you'd think. Here are the most important things to keep in mind if you've recently inherited assets.
Slow down before you act. The emotional weight of a loss can cloud judgment, and well-meaning family members often have opinions about what you should do with the money. Give yourself 30 to 60 days before making any major decisions. Keep cash somewhere safe and liquid while the dust settles. There is no rush.
Understand the tax rules — they may surprise you.
Inherited investment accounts (brokerage, stocks, real estate) typically receive a “step-up in basis,” meaning the cost basis resets to the value at the date of death. This is a significant tax advantage — years of built-up gains are essentially wiped clean, and you only owe capital gains tax on appreciation that occurs after you inherit.
Inherited IRAs are a different story. Most non-spouse heirs must now empty an inherited IRA within 10 years, and beginning in 2025, many are also required to take annual distributions during that period — or face a 25% IRS penalty. This can create a real tax burden if distributions push you into a higher bracket. Planning the timing of those withdrawals matters.
Don’t let the money make your decisions for you. Inheritances often come with an emotional pull — pressure to buy something meaningful, help family members, or simply not “waste” it. These are understandable feelings. But impulsive moves — paying off a lowrate mortgage instead of investing, making large gifts without considering gift tax implications, or rushing into investments — can quietly erode a windfall.
Get the right guidance. An inheritance deserves a coordinated review of your tax situation, your existing portfolio, and your long-term goals before anything is moved or invested. A financial advisor can help you build a plan rather than react to one.
An inheritance is a one-time opportunity to meaningfully improve your financial future. Treat it that way.
Shane Parouse, ChFC is Partner and Wealth Management Advisor, Shelter Rock Wealth Management www.shelterrockwealthmanagement. com
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*This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor.
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come true as she became a member of the boys baseball team this past year. She is the only girl on a squad of approximately 75 players who constitute the Carey, New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Elmont and Sewanhaka middle school teams.
She plays multiple positions on her school team, including second base and in the outfield catching fly balls.
She is also a force at the plate, making contact with a lot of pitches and has turned into a good overall hitter with her strong RBI statistics.
Waslin said when she first joined the team she was very nervous about playing with the boys and worried if they’d accept her as an equal.
“Being the only girl it was definitely tough at first trying to play on a team with all boys. There was a definite fear factor when I first started playing. They’ve definitely warmed up to me though and they always encourage and support me whether I’m playing good or bad.”
Joseph Meli, coach of the Floral Park Knights team, said Mackenzie is a wonderful young lady who clearly has a passion for the game of baseball.
“Since she started playing on the team, Mackenzie has been consistent, hardworking and eager to learn, all of which are qualities that make a great athlete and teammate,” said Meli. “I have been especially impressed by the confidence she has shown in joining the team as the only girl in the league. That took a great deal of courage and determination from her.”
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solo dance performance inspired by the following quote:
“The world of humanity has two wings – one is women, the other is men. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible. Not until the world of women becomes equal to the world of men in the acquisition of virtues and perfections can success and prosperity be attained as they ought to be.”
At the start of the performance, the quote was read in Spanish by Joan Belmar, in Japanese by Maiko Hata and in English by Eve Madelengoitia.
Suffolk County native Anthony Zumpano, who attended high school with Here and Now co-founder Michele Ingkavet Cavanaugh, performed a solo spoken-word piece titled “So You Wanna Buy a Robot?”
A memorable and humorous skit that followed was “Let’s Play Some Tennis,” choreographed by and starring Brookti Bernie, alongside Hannah Owens and Madison Pasquin.
Astoria resident Rathi Varma, a dancer and artist, choreographed and performed her solo work “DABBA,” set to hang drum and tabla music.
To close the Raw Materials showcase, Dena Coduri led an interactive kirtan,
an ancient Indian musical meditation and devotional chanting practice. Coduri accompanied the performance on harmonium while singing.
Addressing the audience, Denis-Paolucci said, “We are very happy that everyone could be here to join us in this space for this new initiative. We’re presenting our first-ever ‘Raw Materials’ performing arts series. Michele and I work very hard to make this space what it is – and let me tell you about the values we’re fostering here. Community is one; connecting like-minded people in our community is another; people who celebrate health and wellness, and artistic pursuits is really important to us. We are trying to give people a space to meet, convene, to create and to live well. That is why we begin with yoga and expand ourselves with other offerings here from mat pilates, fitness, dance and more activities.”
As previously reported in the Villager, studio owners Ingkavet Cavanaugh and Denis-Paolucci have introduced a new element to Floral Park, attracting both arts enthusiasts and yoga practitioners to the village’s downtown area.
The business partners said they appreciate the community’s proximity to New York City and other Long Island destinations, noting that the Floral Park Long Island Rail Road station is just
around the corner and that most eastern Queens neighborhoods are only a five- to 10-minute drive away. While some yoga students live in Bellerose and beyond, many enjoy walking to the studio.
“People love that we are here, and they share with us that they’ve walked by several times and are eager to stop in and try a class. And we know some students enjoy the routine of walking up to the studio, getting a warmup and clearing their mind before a class,” Denis-Paolucci said in a January interview.
Here and Now is continuing to expand its programming as summer approaches. Several special events are planned at the studio, with details available at hereandnowyoga.com.
On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, Here and Now will host Summer Solstice Yoga featuring live music. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. and will also celebrate the International Day of Yoga.
On Monday, June 29, at 7:45 p.m., Here and Now will host a free game night, “Learn How to Play Mah Jongg.” Residents may visit the studio at 22 Verbena Ave., visit the website or call 516-880-3924 for more information and to register for programs.
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BY ANN GRIBBINS, FPCS VOLUNTEER
Roses are perennial shrubs or vines and have been grown for centuries. Most species are from Asia and some from Europe, North America and Northwest Africa. The cultivation of garden roses began about 5000 years ago in China. They were also cultivated for medicinal reasons, perfumes and decorations.
They love sunshine, rich soil, pruning, watering, and fertilizer. Climbing roses need a trellis or fence. There are also floribunda, or bushy clusters and miniature or smaller versions of the rose. Plus the disease resistant Knockout roses.
The sharp structures or stems are prickles, not the misused thorn term. A prickle is a sharp outgrowth from a plant stem. Rose Hips is the fruit left after the flowers fade and it provides food for wildlife. Roses need space and air to grow. Roses should not be planted too close to trees since the tree roots will take needed space and will also soil energy the roses need for growth. The best time to plant a rose bush is early spring.
There are so many varieties of roses and colorful colors of rose flowers to choose from and there are a
number of easy roses for beginners to grow. Be sure you choose a variety hardy enough for your area, six hours of sun each day is important and space between each plant to give it room to grow.
A Knock Out rose is exceptionally disease resistant, blooms from spring to fall, and is easy to take care of. This variety of the rose was introduced in 2000 and has many positive attributes. This rose comes in many
Students gave performances representing their cultures.
Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District proudly celebrated the rich diversity of its community during its second annual Multicultural Night, held at John Lewis Childs School on June 4.
The evening began with talented stu-
dent performers representing Punjabi, Romanian and Filipino cultures. Their energetic performances set the tone for a night dedicated to celebrating culture, community and connection.
“Tonight is a reminder that while we
come from different backgrounds, speak different languages and carry unique traditions, we are all connected,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Lubrano said. “Each culture represented here adds something valuable to who we are as a whole. Together, we create a community that is richer, stronger and more vibrant because of our diversity.”
Following the opening performances and welcome remarks, attendees embarked on an Around the World scavenger hunt through more than 20 countries represented throughout the school’s gymnasiums. With maps and QR codes, students and families answered questions, explored each country’s display and collected passport stickers along the way.
The event was made possible through the efforts of staff members and families who volunteered to represent their heri-
tage, sharing cultural traditions through interactive activities, displays and authentic homemade cuisine. Local restaurants also contributed to the celebration by donating food for guests to enjoy, including Casa Margaritas, The Halal Bros of NY, Mann Sarka, Cara Mia and New Win. Countries represented at the event included Armenia, Bangladesh, China, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Haiti, India, Italy, Jamaica, Morocco, Poland and Vietnam, among many others.
The evening provided a meaningful opportunity for students, families and staff to learn about one another’s backgrounds while celebrating the cultures that make the district community so unique.
You wake up some days and can’t get out of bed.
Most evenings the pain is so intense you can’t even make dinner for your family.
The exhaustion takes over and covers you like a heavy blanket.
And of course, depression hits: you can’t clean your house or play with your kids.
You wonder if you’re any good to anybody like this.
This is life with Fibromyalgia.
And it was everyday life for Kelly C. of Westbury, NY. “I would spend my days in bed as the pain traveled to different parts of my body. Often it would feel as though there were bugs scurrying under my skin, a sensation I wish on no one. Look, I knew my family needed me, and it was devastating to disappoint them day after day because I didn’t feel well,” shares Kelly.
Fibromyalgia is a complicated and chronic condition that disrupts the lives of over 4 million people in the U.S. because of inconsistent and allencompassing symptoms, fibromyalgia remains one of the most difficult conditions to diagnose and treat. Ultimately, it becomes a diagnosis of exclusion. Scans show nothing, tests come back inconclusive, and your questions don’t have answers so the doctors diagnose you with “fibro”. A majority of practitioners will recommend anti-inflammatory diets increasing you take of magnesium, or prescribe
prescription medications that come with a slew of uncomfortable side effects. All of these are band-aids, masking the symptoms rather than fixing them.
“All the doctors and specialists I met with couldn’t offer me a real solution. Some even had the audacity to tell me that my pain was all in my head. I had never felt so defeated and disrespected. I started doing my own researchreading articles that told me to go gluten-free and eliminate toxins, even in my face wash. I did all of it and didn’t find any relief. However, I was having such a hard time focusing and concentrating. I’m not entirely confident in anything I did.”
Kelly’s story is not uncommon amongst those suffering from fibromyalgia. The pain is inconsistent and unrelenting, causing debilitating chronic fatigue and brain fog, something the afflicted not-so affectionately refer to as ‘fibro fog.’
the staff at Westbury Acupuncture have a 90% success rate in treating Fibromyalgia?
There are a few suggested causes for fibromyalgia including genetics, infections, and physical trauma, but so much about this disease is still so unknown that it has been dubbed the ‘invisible illness.’
Until now!
“I saw something on the local newspaper featuring licensed acupuncturist, Jae Won and his work with fibromyalgia.
At this point, I was willing to try anything. And thank God I did. Going to his acupuncture clinic has allowed me to go from surviving to truly thriving!” Kelly exclaims. “Since starting treatment, I went from not being able to cook dinner for my family to cooking for my daughter’s entire graduation party and playing slip-n-slide with two dozen teenagers. I was even able to go visit my mother for the first time in two years! Before I was unable to make the ride because it put me in too much pain. I even hugged her!”
And why do Jae Won and
Jae Won shares all. “In addition to acupuncture, which has been used to treat pain for thousands of years, we use ATP Resonance BioTherapy. It’s a cutting edge technology that targets specific tissues in the body. It then reprograms them for optimal performance. We have protocols for a myriad of chronic conditions from neuropathy to tendonitis. We can even target the pain and inflammation caused by fibromyalgia.”
It’s in combining his experience, the time-tested science of acupuncture, and modern medical solutions like ATP Resonance BioTherapy that Westbury Acupuncture is giving much needed relief to those suffering with fibromyalgia and other complicated, chronic conditions.
Because Jae Won designs very personalized treatment programs for each of his patients, an initial consultation is required in order to receive treatment.
For a limited time the cost of that consult is free. Visit WestburyAcupuncture.com to learn more or call (516)500-8281 to schedule today.
Richard Burgess hosted another successful Weed Out on Saturday at Centennial Gardens. It was well attended by members of HANK Services, Girl Scout Troop 4 members, Jackie and Conner O’Donohue, and many of the Floral Park Conservation Society volunteers. Trustees Frank Chiara and Lynn Pombonyo were on hand to help out, too. The Centennial Gardens
Conservation Society is so appreciative of community aid. The Weed Outs are held on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., April through November. The Gardens are always looking for volunteers to adopt a small garden space. No experience necessary and you can make your own hours! Please contact fpcentennial@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
and Connor O'Donohue weeding the fig
area.
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Another type of rose is the nearly thornless rose. This variety is beneficial to people who have children or pets that could be playing near the rose bushes.
Now is the time to enjoy the many flowering rose bushes on the inside and outside of Centennial Gardens and Bird Sanctuary. The Rose Garden, cared for by Eileen Barry and Jean Sinnott, is included in the pictures. Look carefully and you will see bird houses in the rose garden. This year the birds not only helped diminish the bug population but they also helped increase the bird population. Parent birds were seen feeding their young, a very special moment to witness.
Included with this article are several pictures of rose bushes around the gardens and at the entrance pathway on Floral Parkway. Please come and enjoy nature all around the Gardens.
BY KAREN RUBIN
The Solar Eclipse that will pass over the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Atlantic Ocean, northern Spain and the tip of northeastern Portugal on August 12, 2026 may well prove more spectacular than the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse which crossed North America.
If you felt left out of the opportunity to experience it (most programs are sold out or wait-listed), National Trust Tours was still taking reservations for a Mediterranean cruise on the elegant small ship La Belle des Océans, guided by astrophysicist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer and Allan I Carswell, Chair at York University (https://nationaltrusttours. com/tour/2026-solar-eclipse-cruise-totality-in-the-mediterranean/)
While most 2026 Solar Eclipse programs are sold out or waitlisted, you may still find some availability at these sites:
National Eclipse has published a compendium of solar eclipse tours, ( https://nationaleclipse.com/ events/2026-total-solar-eclipse-tours. html)
Another excellent source to find and book tours is tourradar.com, 833-895-6770, https://www.tourradar. com/i/western-europe-solar-eclipse Road Scholar, a not-for-profit leader in educational travel for older adults, is already looking to 2027, launching two new eclipse trips in Portugal and Spain in addition to its Egypt Eclipse trip to experience “The Eclipse of the Century,” in August, 2027.
Astronomy enthusiasts should also squeeze in visits north to chase the Aurora Borealis, while the current solar maximum is in its final phase and not expected again until the mid-2030s, Road Scholars has trips
to Manitoba, Iceland, and Norway, where RoadScholar is featuring a 15-day “Astronomy Above the Arctic Circle: A Journey Along Coastal Norway,” (https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/23067/ Astronomy-Above-the-Arctic-CircleA-Journey-Along-Coastal-Norway/).
Outside of eclipses and solar maximums, the sky can best be explored in Dark Sky Parks and Dark Sky
Mammoth Hot Springs one of the places in Cody Yellowstone, Wyoming, offering some of the best Dark Skies viewing (photo: Cody Yellowstone).
While interest in seeing meteor showers and celestial events is skyrocketing, 80 percent of Americans live in places that can no longer see the Milky Way, and almost all of us live under light-polluted skies. With this in mind, SpinBlitz.com commissioned a study analyzing light pollution, elevation, and other metrics to produce
Reserves and Parks, from the Grand Canyon and Big Bend National Park to New Zealand
Many Road Scholar programs feature “Star Parties”, study the night sky together with an astronomy expert, including: Grand Canyon, White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, Rancho de la Osa in Tucson, Terlingua (awarded the “Dark Night Skies Award”), Death Valley, Glacier National Park, Big Bend National Park, Penn State, and New Zealand
Nighttime astronomy experiences are also included on Road Scholar’s Grandparent and Family Programs at White Stallion Ranch and Panama. Road Scholar, 800-454-5768, www. roadscholar.org
a list of the darkest night sky hotspots in the U.S. for stargazing enthusiasts: Canyonlands National Park, Utah, designated as a Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association, offers some of the darkest skies in the US, with the possibility of witnessing up to 15,000 stars on a clear night and The Milky Way is visible in detail. The park’s 6,100 ft elevation and average annual temperature of 48.6°F provide crisp, clear viewing conditions. Utah’s commitment to preserving dark skies is unparalleled, with over two dozen International Dark Sky Places, including five national parks and nine state parks, making it a leader in astro-tourism.
There may still be opportunities to see the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, is where you can observe 4,000 stars and the Milky Way stretching across the sky. The park’s high elevation of 6,700 feet and average annual temperature of 42°F contribute to clear, crisp nights ideal for skywatching.
Cody Yellowstone, Wyoming top noctourism choices: UXU Ranch, Bill Cody Ranch, Wood River Valley Ski Touring Park, Pahaska Tepee, Cody Trout Ranch Camp – RV & Tipi Park, Pure Heart Retreat, Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway Chief Joseph Scenic Byway
Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado , certified Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, certified as an International Dark Sky Park, boasts a high elevation of 6,800 feet and average annual temperature of 45°F, dry air, minimal light interference and expansive vistas - optimal viewing conditions to be immersed in the Milky Way.
Other top U.S. Dark Skies places: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon; Big Bend National Park, Texas; Badlands National Park, South Dakota; Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona; Black Mesa State Park, Oklahoma; and Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania,
BY DENNIS MAMMANA
WEEK OF JUNE 14-20, 2026
The universe is a colorful place, but stargazers are often frustrated when they cannot see the glorious colors that appear in celestial photographs.
These are all quite real, so why are we unable to see them?
One reason is that the color receptors of the human eye (the cones) don’t respond well under faint light. They need a significant amount of energy falling on them to become active. You can prove this to yourself by trying to see colors around you in a dark movie theater. Sure, those on the screen are vibrant -that’s some pretty bright light hitting your eyes -- but colors throughout the dim theater appear completely muted.
The second reason that astronomical photographs show beautiful colors is that camera detectors are not affected by human physiology. They can “see” colors from even the faintest of light. This is important because these colors tell us a lot about the physical and chemical properties of celestial objects.
This doesn’t mean you can’t see color in the night sky; it just means that you’ll need to find bright stars to improve your chances.
One of the brightest shines high in the eastern sky after dark this week: Arcturus. Follow the handle of the Big Dipper away from its bowl, and you’ll soon encounter this star. If you have good color vision, you may notice that Arcturus shines with a yellow-orange light that indicates a temperature of about 7,200 F.
Now look lower toward the northeastern sky. There you’ll find Vega, a nearly white star that burns
Y Canum Venaticorum, aka La Superba (“the magnificent”), will be visible after dark this week.
considerably hotter than Arcturus -- about 17,000 F. Very low in the southeast after dark, you’ll find a
star even more orange than Arcturus. This is Antares, the brightest in the constellation of Scorpius, glowing with a temperature of “only” 6,100 F.
Aim binoculars or a small telescope toward these stars, and their colors will appear to pop. This is because the optics gather much more light than your eyes, and this helps to stimulate your color receptors.
Now if you’d like to see an intensely red star, you’ll need to cast your gaze high overhead. Here you’ll find a star that astronomers know as Y Canum Venaticorum. Most stargazers just call it La Superba (the magnificent), so named by the mid-19th century astronomer Father Angelo Secchi.
To locate it, you’ll need to start at the Big Dipper; just above it appear the two most prominent stars of Canes Venatici, the hunting dogs. About two-thirds of the way between the bend of the Dipper’s handle (Mizar) and the westernmost star of Canes Venatici (Chara) lies a very faint star -- one you may not be able to spot with your eyes alone from near the lights of a city.
What makes this star unique is that it’s what astronomers call a carbon star, one of the few visible to the unaided eye. Yes, it’s a giant star like Arcturus, and it’s also nearing its death, but, unlike “normal” such aging stars, La Superba has accumulated more carbon compounds in its outer atmosphere.
Find this faint star and aim binoculars or a small telescope toward it. I promise you’ll be delighted by what you see.
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BY TRACY BECKERMAN
When I was a kid, we had a Siberian husky named Sasha. My dad decided on a Siberian husky because he wanted a dog that had blue eyes like he did. Not that he’s shallow or anything. Sasha was a chewer. He wasn’t just a dog toy chewer or bone chewer. Sasha was an indiscriminate chewer and was so good at chewing that he could have competed professionally in a national chew competition. He chewed the leg off the kitchen table, chewed up the seats on the five kitchen chairs, chewed up a chunk of the linoleum kitchen floor, and chewed the arm off the living room sofa, a third of an oriental rug, and an entire rattan bookcase. He chewed the seat off the downstairs toilet and, finally, knocked the bathroom door down, split it in half and chewed that too.
Needless to say, Sasha did not stick around too long.
Before we got Sasha, we had a golden retriever named Honey. Honey was not a chewer. Honey was a licker. Big difference. With a chewer, your things get destroyed. With a licker, your things stay intact but get so covered with drool that you don’t want to touch them without donning a hazmat suit.
When I grew up and had my own family, we got a retriever named Riley. Riley was also a chewer. In his lifetime, he chewed up several stuffed animals, an Ugg boot, a ball of knitting yarn, and an astonishing assortment of our family’s underwear. Riley, however, didn’t hold a candle to our real chewer: our pet chinchilla, Henry. Henry chewed his way through a lamp cord, a clock cord, a backpack and a plastic folder with the homework inside, all from within his cage. Try telling your teacher your chinchilla ate your homework and see what response you get.
Now we have another golden retriever named Bowie. Bowie is a licker.
Bowie will come over to you and, by way of a greeting, lick your hand, your pants, your shoe or really anything else he can get his tongue on. Sometimes he will pass through a doorway and lick that for good measure. His favorite licking spot, though, is the glass backdoor. Nothing says “I keep a clean house” like a display of dog tongue streaks all over your glass door.
I guess I should be grateful that Bowie is not a chewer. I’ve heard of dogs that have chewed and ingested shoes, toys, cellphones and even an Xbox controller. In the case of the cellphone, rumor has it that the phone actually went down in one piece, and the owner realized what had happened to it when it started to ring.
Fortunately, the dog was OK and, shockingly, the phone still worked.
But I’m not sure I would want that particular phone back.
Tracy Beckerman is the author of
the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.
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Home renovation shows make remodeling look easy. In less than an hour, a dated kitchen becomes a magazine-worthy masterpiece, a cramped bathroom transforms into a spa retreat, and a tired living room emerges as a designer showcase. The reality, however, is often far less glamorous.
Every year, millions of homeowners invest significant time and money into improving their homes. While many renovations ultimately enhance comfort, functionality, and property value, a surprising number leave homeowners wishing they had made different choices. In fact, my conversations with homeowners often reveal a common theme: the same renovation mistakes tend to repeat themselves again, and again.
The projects may differ, the budgets may vary, and the homes may be decades apart in age, but the regrets are remarkably similar.
One of the most common renovation regrets stems from designing for today’s trend rather than tomorrow’s lifestyle.
Every decade has its defining design fads. At one point, it was dark granite counter-tops. Then came gray everything. Open shelving replaced upper cabinets. Barn doors appeared in nearly every room. Bold geometric tiles dominated bathrooms.
The problem is that trends rarely remain fashionable for long.
Homeowners often spend thousands creating spaces that look current today only to discover that the design feels outdated five years later. While trends can provide inspiration, many homeowners later wish they had chosen more timeless materials and finishes that would age gracefully.
The most successful renovations tend to balance contemporary style with long-term practicality.
Few renovation regrets are as universal as spending more than expected.
Many homeowners begin projects with carefully calculated budgets only to encounter surprises once walls are opened or construction begins. Hidden plumbing issues, outdated electrical systems, structural repairs, permit requirements, and material cost increases can quickly inflate expenses.
In many cases, homeowners exhaust their budget before completing all the desired improvements, forcing them to postpone key features or settle for lower-quality finishes.
Experienced contractors often recommend setting aside a contingency
fund of at least 10% to 20% beyond the original estimate. Yet many homeowners skip this step and find themselves financially stretched when unexpected costs arise.
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
Ironically, overspending is not the only financial mistake homeowners regret.
Many also regret trying to save money in the wrong places.
When budgets tighten, homeowners frequently choose lower-cost flooring, appliances, cabinets, windows, or fixtures. While the savings may seem substantial at the time, these decisions often lead to disappointment later.
Floors wear out faster. Appliances require replacement sooner. Cabinets show signs of aging more quickly.
Years later, homeowners frequently conclude that they should have invested slightly more upfront for products that would provide better durability and performance over the long term.
Open-concept living remains popular, but many homeowners have learned that openness sometimes comes at a cost.
In pursuit of larger spaces and cleaner aesthetics, homeowners often eliminate closets, cabinets, pantries, and built-in storage areas.
The result may look beautiful immediately after renovation, particularly when rooms are staged with minimal furniture and carefully curated décor.
But real life generates clutter.
Holiday decorations, cleaning supplies, sports equipment, kitchen appliances, seasonal clothing, and countless everyday items require storage space. Many homeowners eventually realize that they sacrificed functionality for appearance.
Storage may not be exciting, but its value becomes apparent every single day.
One of the biggest renovation mistakes occurs when homeowners design exclusively for their current circumstances.
A young couple may not consider future children. Empty nesters may overlook aging-in-place features. Families may underestimate changing work-from-home needs.
The pandemic dramatically illustrated how quickly household requirements can change. Dining rooms
became offices. Guest rooms became classrooms. Basements became gyms.
Homeowners often regret renovations that were able to solve today’s problem without considering tomorrow’s possibilities.
Flexible spaces tend to provide the greatest longterm satisfaction because they can adapt as lifestyles evolve.
Beautiful spaces attract attention, but functional spaces improve daily living.
Unfortunately, many homeowners focus heavily on visual impact while overlooking how a space will actually be used.
A stunning kitchen island may impede traffic flow. A luxurious freestanding bathtub may rarely be used. Open shelving may create constant cleaning demands. Designer lighting may provide inadequate illumination.
After the excitement of the renovation fades, homeowners interact with the functionality of the space every day.
Those daily experiences often determine whether a renovation becomes a source of satisfaction or frustration.
Choosing the lowest bid remains one of the most costly mistakes homeowners make.
Renovations are expensive, and it is natural to seek savings wherever possible. However, selecting contractors based solely on price can lead to delays, poor workmanship, communication problems, and expensive corrections.
Homeowners frequently discover that a significantly lower estimate omitted important details or relied on unrealistic assumptions.
The true cost of a renovation includes quality, reliability, craftsmanship, and accountability—not just the initial price tag.
Many renovation regrets can be traced directly to contractor selection decisions made before work even began.
The rise of home improvement content on social media has provided homeowners with endless inspiration. Unfortunately, inspiration is not always expertise.
A design that works beautifully in a luxury custom home may not be practi-
cal in a suburban ranch. A viral remodeling trend may ignore local building codes, climate conditions, maintenance requirements, or resale considerations.
Homeowners sometimes become so focused on replicating what they see online that they overlook the unique characteristics of their own homes.
The best renovations are tailored to the property, the homeowner’s lifestyle, and the surrounding market— not simply copied from the latest social media trend. Don’t forget to consider whatever technology improvements controlled by your smart phones (leak sensors, smart refrigerators, cameras, thermostats etc.)that will add functionality and safety to your home; and that will also enhance, simplify and make your life easier and more stress-free.
Not every renovation needs to maximize resale value. After all, homeowners should enjoy the homes they live in.
However, some projects become so personalized that they significantly narrow future buyer appeal.
Highly specialized rooms, unusual layouts, extravagant luxury upgrades, and unconventional design choices can limit marketability when it comes time to sell.
Homeowners often regret investing heavily in features that future buyers neither appreciate nor value.
The most successful renovations strike a balance between personal enjoyment and broad market appeal.
Home renovation remains one of the most powerful ways homeowners can improve their living environment and increase the value of their property. Done well, a renovation can transform not only a house but also the daily experience of living in it.
Yet the lessons from countless homeowners are remarkably consistent. The greatest regrets rarely involve choosing the wrong paint color or backsplash tile. Instead, they stem from decisions made without fully considering budget realities, future needs, functionality, storage, quality, and long-term value.
A successful renovation is not necessarily the most expensive or the most dramatic. It is the one that continues to serve its owners well years after the dust settles and the contractors leave.
Before beginning the next remodeling project, homeowners may want to remember a simple truth: trends come and go, but practical decisions tend to age much better than fashionable ones. If you need any recommendations or suggestions, feel free to contact me.
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BY TOM MARGENAU
I have seen several news stories recently that were critical of the Social Security Administration and the way the agency handles overpayments -- money sent to Social Security beneficiaries that they were not due. I’m going to address that issue in today’s column. But before I do, I’ve got to put things in perspective.
If you had read any of these news reports, you likely would come away thinking something like this. “Those dumb bureaucrats. They can’t do anything right. They are sending millions of dollars in incorrect payments to people every year!” But here is a dose of perspective you need to understand. Social Security is a $1.6 trillion per year program. And those millions of dollars in overpayments make up less than one-half of 1% of the program’s annual payout. Or to turn that around, more than 99.5% of the time, people are being paid correctly. So overpayments are a problem. But nowhere near as big a problem as sensational news stories would have you believe.
Still, millions of dollars is millions of dollars. And the Social Security overpayment problem is an issue that needs to be dealt with. Why do people get overpaid? The biggest reason has to do with a simple law that needs to be changed. More about that in a minute.
But first, let’s briefly deal with one of the issues discussed in the news stories. Once it’s been decided that someone has been overpaid, should the SSA take the money back? Some have alleged that the SSA was being too ruthless in its overpayment collection efforts.
In a nutshell, one part of the overpayment recovery rules says the incorrect benefits must be repaid if the person who got the extra money was at fault in causing the overpayment. Most people probably would agree that part of the rules makes sense. But what if the overpayment was the agency’s fault? On the one hand, you could argue that even though the SSA made a mistake, the overpaid person still got money he or she was not due and the money should be repaid. But others would argue that the government screwed up and they should write off the overpayment as a loss. The rulebook actually says that even if the overpayment was the SSA’s fault, it must be repaid IF the overpaid person can afford to repay it. And carrying out that rule can really get messy and be subject to different interpretations.
And on that issue, let me make this point. Many years ago, the SSA interpreted that part of the law much more liberally and was writing off (“waiving” is the legal term) many overpayments. And guess what? There were news stories back then critical of the agency for “wasting the taxpayers’ money” by not more aggressively collecting overpayments. So you can un-
derstand why an old civil servant like me might be inclined to throw up his hands and say: “OK, people, what do you want? Do you want us to collect these overpayments or do you want us to write them off?”
But we wouldn’t have to answer that question if a big part of the problem could be eliminated. So how do we do that? By getting rid of the major cause of overpayments: A provision of Social Security law that is rather archaically called the “annual earnings test.” It is sometimes also called the “retirement test.” (More about where those terms come from in a minute.) But I call it the Social Security earnings penalty, as I have never liked this law. Before I explain why, let me clarify what I am talking about.
The rules say that if you are a Social Security beneficiary who is under full retirement age and still working, one dollar must be deducted from your Social Security checks for every two dollars you earn over a limit that changes annually. It’s currently $24,480. (Once you reach your full retirement age, that penalty goes away.)
On the surface, the law seems pretty straightforward. You may wonder why it causes so many overpayments. Well, it’s because when you scratch beneath the surface, it is an absolute mess to administer. To illustrate, I’ll use an example.
Fred is 63, getting Social Security benefits, but takes a part-time job paying more than $24,480 annually. So he reports his anticipated earnings to his local Social Security office. They would adjust his benefits accordingly, applying the one-dollar deduction for every two dollars earned.
But then, as the year goes on, Fred ends up working a little overtime or otherwise picking up a couple of extra hours of work. He would dutifully report the increase in anticipated earnings to the Social Security people, and further adjustments would be made to his monthly retirement checks. More often than not, he’d be charged with an overpayment and be asked to return some of the Social Security funds already paid to him.
Next, let’s say Fred is laid off for a time, and so his anticipated 2026 earnings go down. Then he’d have to file yet another report with the SSA and there would be more adjustments to his benefits. And now perhaps the SSA owed him some extra money.
Eventually, once the year is over and Fred gets his W-2 form, he will make a final report of his earnings to the Social Security office, leading to yet another benefit adjustment -- usually another overpayment. And on top of that, they would ask for an estimate of his anticipated earnings for the new year, yet more adjustments would be made, and the whole vicious cycle would start over again.
And of course, Fred is not alone. Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are
under their full retirement age but working. And many of them are going through the same cycle of being either overpaid or underpaid.
I’ve always been puzzled by the earnings penalty law. From a philosophical perspective, I just don’t understand why someone should be punished if they try to work and earn a little money to supplement their Social Security benefits.
Having voiced that philosophical concern, I should point out that I know the
practicality of the law. It goes back to the very beginning of Social Security in the 1930s. Retirement benefits were intended to replace the earnings a person loses when he or she retires. Or to put that another way, a person had to retire to get “retirement” benefits. And this provision of the law was a “test” of their retirement status. (Thus, the term “retirement test.”) Initially, the law said you had to be
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BY CLAIRE LYNCH
When some relatives came for dinner recently I ended up cooking some delicious beef kabobs and chicken kabobs and if I say so myself they turned out great. I’d added some onions, cherry tomatoes, green peppers and mushrooms to the skewers and let them marinate in the refrigerator for an hour before grilling them.
Toward the end I drizzled some barbecue sauce on top and when served with rice and a tossed salad, the kabobs were very tasty. My guests enjoyed the meal - and the socializing - so I called it a hit.
Then we all laughed hysterically because the inevitable generation gap came up. My niece, Shannon, had popped in after work and was saying that her co-worker was telling them at lunchtime about playing her family’s vinyl records and the way she described the old 33, 45 and 78 records she had everyone in stitches.
Shannon made us laugh even more when she said how Connie’s mom told her about the family’s old Victrola. Eventually it was replaced by a record player and after looking over the song titles Connie chose “Surfin’ U.S.A.”
Once she plugged in the machine and set the record down, her mom showed her how to gently place the needle on the vinyl. Sure enough the sounds of “Surfin’ U.S.A.” by the Beach Boys filled the room and as Connie relayed the story, she and her mom automatically started dancing around the living room.
That made us laugh even more.
Connie noted, however, that “Surfin’ U.S.A.” was Billboard’s #1 song in 1963. To this day there are lots of Beach Boys fans out there. Connie had to admit the sound quality was good so she wondered why Victrolas were phased out. Her mom explained that in time cassette tapes, CDs and digital music came along so out with the old and in with the new.
I told Shannon that some of us call those old dinosaur machines “record players” and she laughed because her mom still calls them Victrolas. There’s an example of the generation gap, I said. Right there. We laughed but knew it was true.
In the 1960s and ‘70s we didn’t have digital music or the Walkman. That was portable - wow! What a concept. That era was by and large all analog audio technology. In addition to vinyl records we had 8-track cartridges and cassette tapes.
Compared to today it was bulky and awkward but we had our chance to listen to our favorite singers - the Beatles, the Supremes, Neil Young, David Bowie and more. Call me old fashioned but as long as we could play our tunes - or blast them - we were happy.
Shannon’s cousin, Jake, chimed in and said he was surprised to learn that Keurig machines haven’t been around all that long. His dad told him about the older percolators his parents used and in a pinch they drank instant coffee.
I told Jake that it’s true, Keurig machines haven’t been around forever. They weren’t always a fixture on our kitchen counters just waiting for one of us to approach, pop in a K-Cup pod and
brew a piping hot cup of coffee.
When I was a kid my parents brewed coffee in a percolator just like Jake’s parents and depending on which family you were in, some people made the coffee on top of the strove. Others used an electric percolator.
And then there is the drip coffee method - that’s where hot water is poured over coffee grounds that are in a filter and drips into a carafe. It took a few minutes for the coffee to go through and brew but sure enough it tasted good. You just needed a little patience for it to finish. Back then it wasn’t a matter of “push a button and presto, here’s a nice, fresh cup of coffee.”
That newfangled invention, the Keurig machine, came out for residential use around 2007-2008 and once those K-Cup pods became available in supermarkets in 2008, the word Keurig became a household name. coffee is the #1 beverage in the U.S. and people like the convenience of K-Cups.
My feeling is it’s pretty cool to go into my kitchen, turn on the Keurig machine and a minute later having a nice cup of joe ready to enjoy.
Shannon is a Millennial and Jake is a Gen Zer. They are similar in that they both are socially and environmentally conscious and when it comes to using computers and social media, they’re very adept with those things. They’re also very comfortable using this “newer technology” and this Baby Boomer is envious at times.
Generalities about the different generations don’t always hold true but I’ve noticed that Shannon is committed to working long hours at her career
whereas Jake seeks more of a work-life balance. Sometimes I hear them talking about how the older generations spend too much time at work and commuting there believing that loyalty to the job would end up paying off but it doesn’t always turn out that way.
During my kabob dinner with relatives I overheard Shannon and Jake saying this and their cousin (another nephew of mine), Patrick, started singing the Allman Brothers’ “Ramblin’ Man.” Just to be obtuse. He’s the funny man in my family. Some of the words go:
“Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man Tryin’ to make a livin’ and doin’ the best I can
And when it’s time for leavin’, I hope you’ll understand
That I was born a ramblin’ man…” That song came out in 1973 and I joined Patrick in singing it because I knew most of the Allman Brothers’ songs of that era. Shannon and Jake looked at the two of us like we were crazy but a few others started singing, too. It’s a peppy song so it was a fun time. When we finished singing we asked Patrick what he had in mind and he said he doesn’t want to be pinned down to a 9-5 job. He wants to be an entrepreneur. Jake said, “I thought you like your job” and I added, “He’s been watching too many episodes of ‘Shark Tank.’ Sounds like the entrepreneurial bug has caught up to him. Patrick wants to be his own boss.”
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completely retired. But over the years, Congress eased up on the restrictive nature of the original law. They said people over FRA could work full-time and get benefits. But they kept the messy earnings penalty for anyone under FRA. Why? I’m not sure. But get rid of that penalty and you will get rid of many millions of dollars in overpayments every year.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas. margenau@comcast.net.
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