Grace Aspinall | Her Nexx Chapter

Is There Equality in Health Care in America? A Look at Racial Disparities and Implicit Bias

“In 2005, the Institute of Medicine—a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that now calls itself the National Academy of Medicine (NAM)—released a report documenting that the poverty in which Black people disproportionately live cannot account for the fact...

Jun 9, 2022

National Dog Rescue Day Pulls at Our Heartstrings for Canines Needing Love and Affection

Two of the most beautiful beagle rescue dogs, Lois Lane and Lana Lang, own me and my husband. They were puppy mill mothers and are still scared by the sound of a pencil dropping on a carpet. Lois lost an eye due to neglect because these two precious girls were just...

May 20, 2022

Print Books, Paperbacks, Electronic Versions or Audio: Which is Your Favorite Way to Read?

So many options present themselves when one decides to “read” a book in this day and age. After hearing nothing from the private bookstores I contacted asking about the variety of “reading” methods (I thought they’d like some free advertising; apparently, I was...

Apr 22, 2022

Thankful to Library Workers for Their Variety of Roles and Services: It Takes a Village!

When my local library installed the self-check-out machines, one person said to a librarian, “I guess you’ll be out of a job” which involves a line of thought akin to “We don’t need farms, because we just go to the grocery store and buy what we want.” Do people...

Apr 13, 2022

Highlighting the Importance of Music in Our Schools and How Children Learn

Is music important in our schools? When examining the benefits of playing, enjoying, learning, and understanding what music gives to humans with a focus on growing minds, the answer appears to be a resounding YES! We all know music when we hear it; we may not like...

Mar 21, 2022

National Good Samaritan Day: We All Belong to the Same Race – Humanity

In the Bible according to Luke, Jesus told a parable that gave a valuable lesson on racism and different peoples. Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away,...

Mar 13, 2022

The Fiery Fare of Chili (Plus Fixin’s) is Perfect as Temperatures Dip This Winter

According to NationalChiliDay.com, “It is fitting that we celebrate National Chili Day every year on the fourth Thursday of February since there’s nothing better than enjoying fiery fare during one of winter’s coldest months.” Lyndon B. Johnson, who hailed from...

Feb 25, 2022

Your Blood Type Can Help to Determine Your Diet: Are You a Hunter, an Agrarian or a Nomad?

Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo in his book Eat Right for Your Type introduced the blood type diet based on his renowned knowledge of glycobiology (the study of the structure, biosynthesis, biology, and evolution of saccharides, which are also called carbohydrates, sugar...

Feb 17, 2022

Coretta Scott King: Her Life, Her Legacy

Coretta Scott King successfully aspired to be more than just the wife of famed civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I am not a ceremonial symbol. I am an activist. I didn’t just emerge after Martin died – I was always there and involved,” she stated...

Feb 10, 2022

How Best to Take Care of Your Skin During the Harsh Winter Months

Personally, I love Lancôme products to keep my skin clear and healthy. The oily skin that haunted me as a teenager and when I tried to wear makeup has helped, with assistance from bottles of moisturizer and toner along with special hydration products, by providing...

Feb 7, 2022

Like to Build? Engaging Generations with Interlocking Creativity, It’s National Lego Day

As early as 1767 toys were made requiring the skill to build and the most notable would be the jigsaw puzzle. In 1913 the erector set emerged on the toy scene with a national advertising campaign in the Saturday Evening Post and Popular Mechanics. Frank Lloyd...

Jan 28, 2022

An Advocate for Her Husband’s Care Offers Tips to Help Navigate Your Healthcare

Navigating our own healthcare can be daunting at any time. If you have a serious illness, it can be overwhelming. With the extra stress on healthcare due to Covid, things are even more complex. How do we manage? My friend Judy, out of necessity, has learned a few...

Jan 24, 2022

What Grandma Knew About Cleaning a House: Tips to Help You Make Quick Work of It

Take a Walk in the Park: The Symphony of People and Life in Harmony Without Rehearsal

3 Ways Nature Encourages and Enlivens Your Artistic Side

7 Simple Steps to Create a Permanent Home Office

Job Searching in Uncertain Times