by Laurie W | Jan 1, 2019 | Home and Family
As we begin a new year, one particular thing tends to be on everyone’s minds: New Year’s resolutions. Making resolutions is easy; committing to them is much harder. So this year, I would challenge you to try something new: make goals instead of resolutions....
by Alison P | Dec 29, 2018 | Finding Happiness
Today, I had the pleasure to spend some time at a park near my home. Aside from the mosquitoes that seem to be able to find me from miles around, I had a pleasant time. There is a pond and walking trail meandering through partially wooded areas. It’s a wonderful place...
by Walter Penning | Dec 5, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
One of my most exhilarating experiences is familiar and comfortable. Though not common, it is regular. I know you have experienced this as well. What you call it, however, may vary some. Let me explain with an example. I love the thesaurus. That statement may...
by Lauren Mckinnon | Dec 4, 2018 | Lauren Mckinnon: Where I Belong
Imagine thick black mud hugging the backs of your feet, dragging your every step. The air is dense and bitter. Every breath feels muffled and like you have only gotten enough air to survive, but not enough to relieve the stinging in your lungs. The bags under your...
by Valerie Steimle | Nov 20, 2018 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
This coming up Thursday is Thanksgiving, isn’t it? I would never know from all the radio and television commercials for Black Friday (which has turned into Black Thursday night or even earlier). Christmas decorations have been going up around my neighborhood for a...
