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A different take on holiday stress relievers

“Stressed” spelled backward is “desserts.”-Loreta Laroche, stress expert/humoristIT’S DECEMBER, THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Also the holiday stress season. Every year at this time, experts espouse ways to handle the strains put on nerves, relationships, the body, and life in general.
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Seven keys to unlocking creativity

CREATIVITY CAN BE a fickle thing. Sometimes that spark of inspiration just won’t ignite or suddenly flickers out right when we need it most. The good news is, waning creativity can be rekindled.

Five good reasons to throw an alcohol-free holiday party

ALCOHOL HAS A funny way of turning a pleasant, congenial holiday get-together into an awkward, contentious, or even tragic event— especially when it’s consumed to excess. So, why not shift the focus of your holiday party away from alcohol?
Longwood is particularly impressive but unfinished because the Civil War broke out during construction and all the craftsmen left.

Longwood is particularly impressive but unfinished because the Civil War broke out during construction and all the craftsmen left.

A Walk in the Park - Change of plans

Sponsored by Wood County Park DistrictIN A RECENT ISSUE I talked about planning a fall color tour to Shenandoah National Park then down the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Smokies. The mountains in autumn can be simply spectacular.
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Prepare your vehicle for winter’s worst

ANOTHER NORTHWEST OHIO WINTER is upon us, and that means area drivers will soon be contending with frosted car windows, slippery roads, reduced visibility, shorter daylight hours, and greater wear and tear on vehicle components.

How to cope with loneliness

VIRTUALLY EVERYONE EXPERIENCES LONELINESS from time to time. The feeling can be especially noticeable around the holidays, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and times of extreme stress. The sheer number of adults in the United States who feel lonely is quite large.