How to show concern when someone you know is hospitalized

May 27, 2026
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A loving friendship is a true gift. So, when a good friend or extended family member experiences a health crisis or is hospitalized, it's natural and wonderful to be concerned. And so normal to want to show your loving concern. And appreciated! At the same time, it's easy to overwhelm the...
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9 Comments · Healthy Living, Opinion

Grateful

November 27, 2025
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      Whether you're alone or with others on this day of gratitude, I hope you can see the blessings in your life. One of mine is YOU. Thank...
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Why two sides can’t always be right

November 24, 2025
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Why Both Sides Can’t Always Be Right We live in a time when in some circles it’s claimed that “two opposing things can both be right” or that “there are...
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10 Comments · Opinion

How to make the most of a winter visit to Yosemite

November 19, 2025
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Yosemite in winter feels like stepping into a cathedral made not by human hands, but by time, stone, and sky. The granite walls wear their cloaks of snow like solemn...
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2 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Travel

How to make the best chicken tenders – gluten-free op...

November 17, 2025
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Looking for something easy but tasty before the big holiday cooking spree? I've got ya! I got addicted to these a few months ago and I do enjoy them with a sweet and...
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What to do when the world feels like it’s spinning ou...

November 13, 2025
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I find it hard to cope when the world feels like it's out of control. Lately, I’ve had moments when it all just feels like too much. Maybe you have, too. The...
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10 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Inspiration

Why we love the fantasy of royalty

November 10, 2025
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Why Americans Love the Fantasy of Royalty It’s one of history’s little ironies: Americans broke away from monarchy, yet centuries later, we can’t seem to get...
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Does America love guns more than it loves its children?

November 6, 2025
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Does America love guns more than it loves its children? It sure appears so. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. America’s obsession with guns isn’t just...
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How to turbocharge fat loss–safely & effectively

November 3, 2025
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Losing fat—especially as we age—isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows, and what worked in our 30s doesn’t always work in our...
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How to live la dolce vita–no matter where you are

October 30, 2025
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There’s a certain magic in the phrase la dolce vita—the sweet life. It conjures up images of sun-drenched Italian afternoons, slow sips of wine, conversations that...
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Why the lies we tell ourselves are so dangerous

October 27, 2025
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If you ask most people whether they lie, they’ll insist they don’t.  And in a way, they’re right—many of us aren’t in the habit of telling big, bold lies...
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