Recently I read about different words added to Merriam-Webster’s English dictionary this year in September – a total of 370 new words. Several sounded familiar, but some were as foreign as a new language. So, just for fun, I will list a few of the words below and add their definition if I think you …
Read more “New Words Added to the 2022 Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary“
Thanksgiving holidays have different meanings for each of us. And most of the meanings are derived from memories as a child. For me, because we were never around extended family for the holiday, usually living in the south, it was all about being with my three immediate family members. Mom put her special touches on …
If you are anything like me, you tend to get immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. If you don’t get organized early, you can increase your stress, weaken your immune system, and find yourself running in circles. To stay organized, I make calendars to track upcoming activities and record purchases and receipts …
One of my most treasured events is gathering with family and friends for Thanksgiving. This year I am even more thankful for the addition of my son-in-law and his family. Even if you cannot gather with your family, you can still pass on thanks to those around you or include others with no one to …
Read more “Best 15 Family Activities for the Thanksgiving Holiday“
Recently, I read an article in ideal-Living.com by Kelly Godbey stating that eighty-seven percent of people have felt a constant stream of crises in the past two years with no break. Each day we are bombarded with all the negative happenings around our city, state, country, and world. For example, inflation, the constantly rising prices …
Friday, November 11, 2022, is the official Veteran’s Day 2022. The theme this year is “honor.” I thought it would be thoughtful to gather some ideas on how the ordinary person can show their respect and gratitude for our former servicemen and women. Veterans are proud to have served their nation, and while in service, …
Read more “Veterans Day – How to Show Respect for Our Service Men and Women”
As grocery costs continue to rise, I thought I would do some research to discover tips to help my readers and myself, especially as our holidays quickly approach. Some tips I found for lowering your weekly grocery bill are: Redefine dinner. Dinner does not have to be a three-course meal with bread and dessert. …
While driving through my neighborhood this morning, I saw the most frightful yard decorations I think I have ever laid eyes on. The two scary figures in the front yard of a corner home were startling yet magnificently standing at least twelve feet tall. I am attaching a picture I snapped from my vehicle. Haunting, …
As I begin writing this blog post, I am reminded of the numerous friendships I am blessed with. Entering the Fall season of the year, which is one of my favorite seasons, I realize how meaningful these friendships can be – calling or texting me when I need a kind word, asking me to be …
Recently, my husband Don and I took a road trip to his hometown in Kansas for his class reunion. I won’t tell you how many this was. We were pleasantly surprised to see over 125 of his classmates attend out of a graduating class of 325, and we were told 52 had passed away. Don …