This time last year I was moving into a new home. After unpacking boxes, setting up furniture, and tackling hundreds of other random items on my to-do list by February I was ready to turn my attention to the outdoor area. Part of me was still clinging to past arrangements and decor attached to past places and times. But when I was finally able to see this space with objective eyes, it opened up a
No one wants to imagine themselves in a situation that requires fending off an attacker, but it’s imperative that people avoid the “it won’t happen to me” mentality. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that, in the United States in 2019, there were in excess of 1.2 million violent crimes, which included robbery, rape, aggravated assault, manslaughter, and homicide. While it may not be possible to protect oneself against every type of crime, being aware
Chronic diseases pose a significant threat to the general public. It can be easy for adults in the prime of their lives to overlook the danger of chronic diseases, especially if they feel good and aren’t exhibiting any symptoms to suggest their health is in jeopardy. But overlooking the potential dangers of chronic disease can prove deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are
As we near the end of this most trying year, we are faced with yet another sacrifice…whether or not to cancel Christmas! Why even to mention such a thing feels sacrilegious. Can we really even consider not making pounds of Aunt Betty’s famous chocolate fudge or not decorating our beloved though slightly lopsided 6-foot faux cedar tree while listening to Amy Grant CD’s? How can we miss playing “Mean Santa” at the office Christmas