In May, we honor mothers and pay tribute to fallen troops

Mothers are on duty 24/7 and 365 days of the year. Any idea how much of a salary that should demand?

The answer to this and other questions about mothers are in a Mother’s Day quiz in this edition of Senior Life

How will you celebrate your mother this Mother’s Day?

We have a story that will tell of the unique relationship between a biological mother, an adopted mother and the woman they now both call daughter.

On May 29, we remember and honor those troops who made the ultimate sacrifice in all of America’s wars. We will tell you about some of the Memorial Day events throughout the county.

A local veteran is paying tribute to all those who died while serving in the wars of terror since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Rick Beech, of Satellite Beach, has a truck painted with patriotic symbols and colors. The truck is covered in the signatures of veterans from across the nation. It will head to a museum later this year where it will become a permanent display. I saw this truck a few years ago and we told you about it then, when it was just starting to collect signatures painted all over the vehicle.

Patrick Space Force Base recently broke ground for a monument that will honor fallen airmen who were stationed at the base.

Florida has more golf courses than any other state and Brevard County certainly has its share of courses. Our Senior Life story on the game will tell you how enthusiastic players are about golf, which most can play well into their 80s and even 90s. It is a sport for all ages. It is another installment in our series, Games People Play. In this edition we also include bowling, another popular game that draws children to retirees and professionals.

Travel is another series we have been running for a few months. I wanted to see us give you options for mostly day trips and nearby overnight or weekend jaunts. In this edition of Senior Life, we bring you Howie-in-the-Hills mansion. If you have not heard of Howie-in-the Hills, it is a Lake County town of 1,200 residents about 85 to 90 miles from Melbourne.

These stories are only a sampling of what you can read in this month’s Senior Life. In addition to these, we bring you stories on health and wellness, the Indian River Lagoon, efforts by a group to keep Pineda Causeway clean so the debris does not go into the waterway and more.

Let us continue to stay in touch. We listen to your feedback and suggestions.

R. Norman Moody norm@myseniorlife.com