It's not uncommon to hear the phrase "What would ____ do?" with the blank being filled with someone we respect. Asking the question can be a helpful reminder to look at whatever challenge we're facing from a different perspective and to act in a manner that we think may be better than we might do... Continue Reading →
The new year brought familiar thoughts about self-improvement, and losing those holiday pounds made it to the top of my list. I've increased my exercise and reduced portions, seeing the scale move in the right direction. It's nothing major and certainly not a drastic change of lifestyle that will be hard to achieve. I just... Continue Reading →
While I'm a few months late, this year marks the 100th anniversary of my grandmother's arrival in the United States and I got to thinking about her life. Not the woman I thought I knew, however, but the person she was throughout her life. My grandmother came from a small village in what was then... Continue Reading →
Tonight is New Years Eve and the year is down to its final hours. I have found myself being very reflective today and wanted to post one final entry to close out 2019. As you may recall, I wrote a few months back about how our family lost someone very important to us. At the... Continue Reading →
Last week, my family lost someone very dear to us after a two-month illness. He had lived a long and rich life and, while we are deeply saddened by his passing, we recognize that there is also much to be thankful for. Friends and relatives are coming forward with heartfelt expressions of sympathy and sharing... Continue Reading →
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