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July 2026
The holiday season is meant to be joyful, yet for many it’s a stretch of exhaustion disguised as celebration. Between disrupted sleep, endless commitments, travel, and sugar-laden traditions, it’s no wonder we start January feeling inflamed, sluggish, and ready for a “reset.”
As I sit down to write today, the government shutdown is on Day 16. Three days ago, the Middle East peace deal was signed, and there’s growing hope that the war between Russia and Ukraine may finally come to an end. Isn’t that what this time of year is supposed to inspire? Peace and happiness?
The most wonderful time of year is now upon us. Some people are filled with excitement and anticipation, while others carry the mental load of endless to-do lists (and checking them twice!). Holiday traditions with family and loved ones are now underway, and for many of us, this is truly a time of great joy.
June 2026
Every summer, our barrier island communities of Avalon and Stone Harbor fill with people who take their health seriously. Morning runs, paddleboard sessions, clean eating, good wine in moderation. They are doing a lot of things right.
Perhaps you are familiar with the phrase, “Youth is wasted on the young,” a quote commonly attributed to George Bernard Shaw. I remember hearing it often when I was younger, living my best life in our first shore house – 10 guys in a two-bedroom garage apartment with no screens or modern amenities.