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 …
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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, …
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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, …
Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, which I’m sure you’ve heard someone talking about recently. Pickleball has been growing at an average of eleven percent yearly for the past five years. It’s played on a smaller court than tennis, with a net across the middle like Ping-Pong. It is a mixture of tennis, badminton, and Ping-Pong. …
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Do you have a friend that every time you think of them, you laugh as fond memories dance in your head? I do. Two weeks ago, my friend, Kirk, passed away from a year-long battle with liver cancer. He was 73, but before his illness, you would never have guessed he was that age because …
As most of you already know, a hack is used to optimize productivity and, at the same time, save you money. Many people don’t think hacks are legitimate, but I’m going to list a few hacks that might come in handy – really! Write down your three most important tasks for the following day on …
With school starting across the country this month, many are first-time empty nesters struggling with feelings of loneliness and possibly boredom. We know this big day is coming but do little to prepare for it. The moment we unloaded the boxes and situated our student in their new dorm room, reality hit us hard as …
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