Month: July 2021
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Health & Well-Being
Essential Beauty Tips to Keep Your Glow Fresh in the Summer Heat
Nothing screams “I’m hot” louder than smeared eye makeup and smudged lipstick. The summer heat and humidity can wreak havoc…
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Topics & Perspectives
The Threads of Our Life
As a student of history, I marvel at the paths that lead from “back then” to “now.” What choices did…
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Health & Well-Being
Unique Outdoor Hobbies for the Mind and Body
As Covid-related restrictions are lifted, getting outside in the fresh air is a welcome opportunity. Outdoor activities offer a wide…
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Retirement
Best Retirement Gift Ever
Have you ever thought about how many hours a year you have devoted to your career? Based on a 40-hour…
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Health & Well-Being
Living Well with Alzheimer’s
By: Scott Finley | Reviewed by: Dr. Mary Quiceno ~ An estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are…
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Topics & Perspectives
What Makes Someone a Good Person?
We all have people we respect, and one of the most profound compliments we can give is to say someone…
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Health & Well-Being
Three Ways to Improve Your Subtle Energy
Energy is everywhere, including in and around our bodies. Sometimes we can see energy (like sunshine or fire) but often…
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Life & Lifestyle
Saving the World in My Second Act
“What now?” The question raced through my mind on loop when I learned my position had been eliminated in January…
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Health & Well-Being
What Makes Us Laugh?
Photo by: Juan Garcia ~ Whether you guffaw, chuckle, chortle, cackle, roar, howl, or giggle, people all around the world…
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Arts & Entertainment
‘Matilda’ Turns 25
Roald Dahl’s beloved 1988 novel “Matilda” found tremendous success when it was released as a movie nearly a decade later.…
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Life & Lifestyle
Giving Away with an Ice Cream Toast
Summer months are great for lazy, hazy relaxing days soaking in the sunshine, drinking lemonade, and eating mint chocolate chip…
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In the Garden
Summer Lawn Secrets
You can have a lush lawn and water twice a week — or less — during the heat of the…
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About Town Dining
Sky High Patios
What’s more enjoyable than grabbing a meal or a drink on a patio overlooking the suburban landscape? Even in the…
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Travel & Destinations
Glamp in Luxury for the Perfect Bastrop Getaway
We wanted something different to spend a weekend. I had heard of glamping — “glamorous camping” — so I did…
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In the Garden
Think You Can’t Have Color in the Summer Heat?
Adding color to the landscape is easy and quick with the use of containers. A container of any size, shape,…
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Recipes For Grown Ups
Five Tips to Serve the Perfect Steak Dinner
A good plate of steak is an excellent way to celebrate an important milestone in life, be it an anniversary,…
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