October 23, 2024
The Human Spirit Thrives in Communities of Love and Empathy
When we think about the human spirit, it’s clear that we’re not meant to walk through life alone. We thrive in the warmth of community, where love, empathy,…
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Tag: holidays
December 3, 2019
Gratitude
I know, Thanksgiving was last week. That is precisely why I chose this week to write about gratitude. My daughter pointed out to me on Black Friday that…
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November 26, 2019
Gift Giving on a Limited Budget
As most of you reading this have discovered by now, growing older is not always cheap! Even with good financial planning, good insurance & a somewhat healthy…
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December 24, 2018
Traditional Christmas Fare
In many countries and cultures throughout the world, celebrations of major holidays revolve around loads of particular foods that are only made during that celebration. In America, the…
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November 19, 2018
Minimalist Gifts
The gift giving season is upon us. Not that we do not give gifts during the rest of the year, but for many, this quarter of the…
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November 6, 2018
7 Tangible Acts of Gratefulness
Gratitude That Changes Things It’s that time of year again when people all over America are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with friends and family. We’ve begun…
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May 29, 2018
Summer Holiday Tips With Seniors
Spring is progressing steadily into summer. Memorial Day officially marks the beginning of lazier days for many people. Family & friends gather for BBQ's by lakes, fish in…
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December 27, 2017
Changing Traditions As We Age
The holidays, I suppose, is the perfect time to address this subject on graciousness. While various families and acquaintances have a myriad of traditions around holidays, it is…
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November 27, 2017
What We Can Learn From Old Family Stories
The Holidays have a tendency to bring out stories from the past. It can be a great time of re-living tales of holidays past, or other entertaining…
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