Creativity does not come easy. It can be a daunting – even challenging – mindset to be in. I know I find it difficult. As a kid, I had a rather overactive imagination, and back then, creativity came easy to me. The more I explored it, the further my talent...
A few friends and I were doing some serious front porch sitting a few weeks ago (it’s a Southern thing that involves a swing, some chairs, multiple cups of coffee, and extra good laughs) and one woman said, “I think women are more likely to ask for help than men.”...
Three years ago, I decided to quit my job and be with my family. My child was growing up, and I was recovering from health problems. At that moment, I never thought of what would happen when I decided to go back to work. Those were my happy times, and I was soaking...
The cliché about the best-laid plans going astray is true. In high school, I was going to be an archaeologist. In my twenties, I got a Bachelor of Art in History so I could work in a museum. After that, I got my Master's in English because I was going to write...
The holiday season is upon us! Thanksgiving is just a few days away and that means Christmas is right around the corner! ‘Tis the season to create décor for your Thanksgiving celebrations and to enjoy a holly, jolly Christmas! The number of ways to express your...
Happy Thanksgiving to you! I just want to express my gratitude and my heart with you, as we are approaching Thanksgiving, and this is the season to be thankful. Although I believe we should have gratitude and be thankful every day, all day, every moment for...
The phrase “the love of your life” is tossed around in movies and on TV, with our friend group, with everyone we know. But what happens when the love of your life dies? I got married when I was 18, to the love of my life. I thought I would spend forever with...
Weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, or the more widely known term “weight training” all involve the use of weights as a form of exercise (or even competition!). While popular since the beginning of time, with rocks aimed to be lifted in order to show off...
It all started because I wanted to lose a few pandemic pounds. I’m not good at diets, so I picked up a book on mindful eating. One piece of advice jumped out. The author suggested a practice I gave up when I left home at 18 – giving thanks for my food. With nothing...
Spaying one’s cat has always been associated with preventing them from getting pregnant and having kittens. There is another more important reason to spay your cat than most people realize. There are unfortunate health issues your cat will deal with if she is...
Hello and Happy Fall! What with stores already rolling out Christmas decorations, this is a friendly reminder that we’re still in fall. As excited as many of us may be for the holidays, let us not forget that we can still enjoy and bask in these chilly autumn...
The Administration for Community Living explains the concept behind the designation of November as National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) as a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness...
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