When I was a child, my family lived in a rural area that didn’t have much in the way of entertainment. Mind you swinging off a steel cable bolted to a tree from a very large hill and riding my bike off homemade ramps was fun, but the thing I loved most was summer reading from the Bookmobile. It would…[...]
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A little over a month ago, I began noticing a strange “crowing” sound every time I stepped out on my deck. I could not figure out what it was, but knew it had to be some kind of bird or animal. A few days later I was surprised to see a beautiful ring neck pheasant perched on the fence surrounding our…[...]
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As summer approaches, the warm weather and sunshine entices us to spend more time outside. As good as the sunshine is for us mentally, is can be very harmful to our skin. As a mother, I was a drill sergant with my daughters about applying sunscreen before they headed outside and I always received the “ugh, Mommmm” response. As with…[...]
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I’m sure you’ve seen the memes on social media that reference not wanting to “adult” on any given day. Typically, I don’t mind “adulting,” but recently, with Mother Nature’s dose of hot weather and memories of how much I loved summer break as a kid, I’ve realize how I, and probably most youngsters my age, didn’t appreciate things as they…[...]
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It is an unfortunate fact of life that some of us will one day find ourselves in a situation where we’ll need a lawyer. Maybe we’ve been injured by someone crashing their car into us or putting a defective product into the marketplace. Maybe we’ve lost a loved one because another chose not to follow basic safety rules. Maybe we’ve…[...]
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I remember being at Drovers having dinner with friends one evening when the discussion came up about a new coffee machine that would allow the user to quickly brew one cup of coffee at a time via the use of single serving pods. I can remember thinking how crazy that was. I mean what’s wrong with the old way –…[...]
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It’s that time of year again. The sun is out, the temperatures are up and there’s probably a good chance you’ve been invited to or are planning a party of some sort - maybe you’re hosting this year’s 4th of July cookout or you’re taking a side dish to a pot luck. One of my favorite party dishes is somewhat…[...]
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Even the sprawling Victorian metropolis of Manchester, one of the most culturally diverse cities in Europe, stood up to help and comfort the victims on that tragic night. Homeless men were seen holding massacred victims who had been caught in the explosion, and were wrapping their wounds in clean clothes, and comforting them as they left this life behind. Even…[...]
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The 2016-2017 school year has come to a close. For kids, this means no more waking up early, no more waiting at the bus stop and no more homework for the next three months. For parents, it means making plans for your children during the work week, planning summer vacations and taking a break from packing lunches, homework reminders, etc.…[...]
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The summer weather is finally here. This means the cookouts, pool days and all other fun outdoor activities are beginning. During such activities it is of the utmost importance to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Here are some quick tips to stay safe while spending your summer outdoors. Stay covered: When spending time in the sun try to…[...]
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