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Are you an “old soul”?

Are you a curious, wise, or allaround calm person? You just might be an old soul. Whether you have been called it before, or always had a feeling you were, what does being an old soul really mean?It is likely you will know an old soul when you meet one.
Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking - Hospitality binds the world together

Hospitality is not kindness.It is openness to the unknown, trust of what frightens us, the expenditure of self on the unfamiliar, the merging of unlikes.Hospitality binds the world together.Hospitality means we take people into the space that is our lives and our minds and our hearts and our work...
Mt. Rushmore is definitely worth a visit on the way to or from Yellowstone. We would not go that far just to see it. Your mileage may vary.

Mt. Rushmore is definitely worth a visit on the way to or from Yellowstone. We would not go that far just to see it. Your mileage may vary.

A WALK IN THE PARK - A night in the forest

Sponsored by Wood County Park DistrictAS MOST READERS KNOW BY NOW, Shirley and I are big fans of our magnificent national parks. They are repositories of scenic splendor of all kinds and home to countless animals and birds we look forward to seeing.
Adult eagle landing on the nest with a crop full of lunch for the chicks. The adults took turns fishing and feeding their young.

Adult eagle landing on the nest with a crop full of lunch for the chicks. The adults took turns fishing and feeding their young.

A WALK IN THE PARK - Oh, say, can you see?

AS EVERY SCHOOL CHILD KNOWS, the “Star Spangled Banner” was written by Francis Scott Key when he saw the flag still waving after the British had subjected Fort McHenry to the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air.That was during the War of 1812 when the British succeeded in attacking...
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New job jitters—or something more serious?

An elevated level of nervousness is perfectly normal when starting a new job. You’re suddenly spending the majority of your waking hours in a completely different work environment with, very likely, a completely different workplace culture that you’ll have to learn to navigate.
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Parents: make your home a burn-free zone

Youngsters tend to experience many aspects of their environment through the sense of touch. Tactile exploration can teach our little ones a great deal about the world around them, but, unfortunately, it can also put them in danger if they’re not carefully monitored.
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Nobody’s Perfect - How dry I am

IT USUALLY STARTS in late October or early November. I take out my trash, retrieve non-perishable grocery items stored in the trunk of my car, and drive my electric cart outside for a bit to enjoy the fresh air, wind, and trees. In a matter of time, sometimes days or weeks, I notice it.