Posted January 03, 2024in Walks of Life
The spirit of giving is strong this time of year. We donate so food baskets can provide holiday meals to families, so those needing homes or fellowship can sit down to a hot meal and companionship, so toys can be found under Christmas trees, so kids and adults alike can
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Posted December 06, 2023in Walks of Life
While most of us are catching our last few Zs before dragging ourselves out of bed, others have long been awake and busy, many of them making it possible for us to get our days off to a good start. After all, someone has to make the donuts, brew the
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Posted November 01, 2023in Walks of Life
What’s your favorite college team? NFL? NHL? Most of us have been asked similar questions at one time or another. Some people, however, don’t need to be asked. The team shirt and hat they are wearing, the banner hanging on their garage door, the bumper stickers on their cars, and
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Posted October 04, 2023in Walks of Life
Ever think how much nicer it would be to sit in your comfy chair in the evening if only your living room weren’t drab — and you didn’t have orange shag carpet? Or imagine stepping into a roomy shower instead of that tiny pink bathtub like the one in Grandma’s
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Posted September 06, 2023in Walks of Life
Coaching is about much more than teaching the fundamentals of a sport. It is about developing the heart and mind of an athlete. It is about encouraging, leading and building relationships. It’s about more than a winning season. It’s about developing the mindset of a winner — not only in
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Posted August 02, 2023in Walks of Life
While some of us dream about one day owning that fresh-off-the-showroom-floor vehicle with its spotless exterior, dust-free dashboard, brand-new smell and scuff-free wheels, others are looking for something quite different — potential. Where we see a rusty, broken-down or past-its-prime set of wheels, they see what will be after the
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Posted July 05, 2023in Walks of Life
It’s time to put down the cell phones, iPads and video game controllers and turn off the TV, computers and streaming services. It’s summertime, and that means it’s time to get moving, exploring and enjoying the myriad of fun activities available. This summer, stave off your kids’ “I’m bored” blues
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Posted May 31, 2023in Walks of Life
Our eyes often gaze upward in amazement. A clear, night sky filled with stars. Clouds painted in vibrant pinks and oranges by a rising sun. Ominous storms with lightning flashing across the heavens. Formations of geese traversing the continent, high above the land. And heavy, metal airplanes with their human
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Posted May 03, 2023in Walks of Life
Reaching a goal often requires planning, hard work and determination. Sometimes it also requires courage. For some, their fears stand in the way of moving forward. Others face those fears head on and meet the challenge. Residents who have accomplished what they thought they couldn’t share their stories of perseverance.
Read More →Whether it’s watching Dad working on a car engine in the garage, eagerly waiting for a chance to use a wrench or admiring Mom’s handiwork as she cleans and bandages that nasty cut on a sibling who fell from a tree, children are often only a step behind that special
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