Although there is never a good time to experience a vehicle breakdown, a hot summer day is probably pretty far up on the list of lousy! The warmer weather now upon us will probably encourage you to travel more than during other times of the year, so it makes good sense to do some prudent
A great project that will have long-lasting meaning for you and your family is a family tree. With summer vacations, you have an opportunity to interact with so many of your family members to recollect and share information. We suggest that you consider using your computer to memorialize and stylize your efforts. There are many
We encourage Suddenly Solos to travel. It can be a timely break from emotionally trying moments that can beset even the most well adjusted of us. Here are some tips that can make travelling a little easier. -Investigate TSA-Pre Check. This is an expedited system that is expanding to airports around the country and can
Okay. We all know “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Carol” and “Miracle on 34th Street.” These are staples of everyone’s holiday experience. They are beyond cinematic at this point – they are just part of the season, like menorahs, Christmas trees and eggnog. But we like to balance our holiday movie-watching with some
Not all of us can recreate the Norman Rockwell version of Thanksgiving. Our lives have moved in different directions and although here at Suddenly Solo we have proffered suggestions about making connections for the holidays, sometimes they don’t pan out. Let us tell you something . . . spending Thanksgiving by yourself is not all
Although any sport looks better on a large-screen television, football seems to have the best coverage and camera angles that make watching it in high-definition and on a screen that is larger than 27 inches pretty remarkable. Here are some tips if you are thinking about upgrading your current unit: Wait until January for the
First, a little bit of background – 4K television is the latest high definition viewing technology. As the name implies, it is basically about four times as image-intense (resolution) as the current high definition television. It is sometimes referred to as Ultra HD. Hard to believe, right? Take a trip to your local TV/electronics dealer
Halloween isn’t really an “official” holiday. You still get mail and the banks are open. But that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t celebrate it. In fact, it is probably the one day of the year that weirdness is almost institutionalized! This year, why not have a Halloween party that is geared to us Suddenly Solo
Even if college was not the favorite time of your life, re-engaging with your alma mater at this stage of life has several advantages that merit your consideration. First off, your involvement will be welcomed. All colleges value their alumni and view them as “ambassadors” who are an important part of their outreach to potential
It is no secret that we at Suddenly Solo heartily endorse spending time with your family. It is important on many levels but it can present challenges when your extended family includes infants and toddlers as part of a travel group. There are physical demands when it comes to keeping up with very young children