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Hidden Benefits of Handwriting: How Putting Pen to Paper Boosts Brain Activity
In today's digital age, where texting and typing dominate our modes of communication, the art of writing by hand is gradually fading away. Recent research published in "Frontiers in Psychology" suggests that this shift may come with overlooked consequences for our...
Coping with Loss: Insights from My Sister’s Passing
It’s been a few years since my sister Cindy passed away from cancer. I’m only now embracing the grief of missing her. Missing her laugh, missing the nonsensical sharing of her day, missing her constant cheering me on, and how she “mothered” me with such care. Missing...
Embracing Resilience: Navigating Decades of Change, From Analog Childhood to Digital Adulthood
Whether you’re in your 50's, 60’s, 70's or 80’s, each decade has left a mark on us. From the simple joys of childhood to the complexities of adulthood, we’ve been shaped and molded into resilient people. This writing below captures those experiences and reminds us how...
Unveiling the Charm: Fun and Fascinating Facts About St. Patrick’s Day
We’ve been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for centuries and rarely do we know the actual origins and history of the holiday. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated on March 17, 1631, when a church established a feast to honor St. Patrick, which is said to be the date...
Leap Year is Important: Fun & Fascinating Facts about February 29th
Here are some fun and fascinating Leap Year tidbits that you probably didn’t know about… Enjoy! -February 29th is simply an extra day added to our calendar every four years. The main reason? To make up for missing time during the Earth’s orbit around the sun. Our...
Charles Schulz’s Caring Philosophy: Lessons from the Creator of Peanuts
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. All you have to do is read it all the way through, and you'll understand the point: 1. Name the five...
Effective Ways to Praise your Kids & Grandkids For Success
We think we’re being wonderful parents and grandparents when we praise children for being so smart. Believe it or not, it doesn’t work. It’s time to consider giving up the “you’re so smart” compliments. Research shows that when you praise kids for being smart, it does...
Dealing with Grief as a Bereaved Parent
There are truly no words to offer someone who has lost their precious child. We found this writing to offer a moment of honoring the depth of pain that truly has no words. A Loss With No Words “Today I wrote a note to a bereaved mother. I wanted to say don’t believe...
Embracing Joy: the Captivating Stories from our #kids and #grandkids
The true magic in our lives are the stories told by our beloved children and cherished grandchildren. Their innocent laughter and boundless imagination illuminate our lives, reminding us of the joy that resides in the simplest of moments. Enjoy this heartfelt and...
Embracing A Mother’s Farewell: The Unforeseen Blessing of A Funeral Director
When my mom died during COVID a few years ago, she didn't want a funeral service she just wanted to be put in a box, no embalming, no nothing. So, I spent some time with a funeral director named Harvey Puckett. Many of you know, I train and facilitate on high-pressure...