A WALK IN THE PARK - Only God can make a tree

Sponsored by Wood County Park District WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER about Joyce Kilmer? When I was a kid, we thought he was a she and “Trees” was just about the dorkiest thing we had ever read.

Simplify your life

Much of spiritual practice is just this: cutting away what must be cut, and letting remain what must remain. Knowing what to cut—this is wisdom. Being clear and strong enough to make the cut when it is time for things to go—this is courage.

Grief: saying goodbye

GRIEF IS A NATURAL RESPONSE to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Often the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, like shock or anger, disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness.

NOBODY'S PERFECT - Avoid infections when you have an autoimmune disease

MANY OF US have an autoimmune disease. Our immune system protects us from disease and infection. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) explains, “But if the immune system malfunctions, it mistakenly attacks healthy cells, tissues, and organs.

How to set realistic resolutions for 2024

RESOLUTION SEASON IS HERE AGAIN, and many of us have begun evaluating our lives to decide which aspects need tweaking or overhauling. Some people may have a particular bad habit they’d like to kick, such as overeating or smoking.

Avoiding jet lag on your holiday vacation

by Regina Patrick, RPSGT, RST Your winter holiday vacation is perfectly planned. One thing you may not plan for is one of these two scenarios: 1. You flew across several time zones from west to east.

Many people don’t plan for the reality of retirement

MANY OF US AREN’T ADDRESSING the realities of retirement planning. Here are some of the worst mistakes being made today: Underestimating life expectancy Twenty-five years ago, insurance companies estimated life expectancy at 83 years.

Random acts of kindness

A random act of kindness can be easy to do. Your kindness, large or small, can make someone’s day! According to a study by The Ohio State University, showing kindness to others can help you when you are feeling depressed. I encourage you to be kind every day.