In the natural progression of life, children become caregivers for their aging parents. Yet caregiving takes on many forms for friends and various family members. No two caregiving roles are the same, just as no two patients have the same diagnosis, symptoms, and living conditions. Nurses and aides are caregivers within different facilities and environments,Continue reading “10 Things No One Tells You About Being a Caregiver”
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3 Poetry Myths Debunked by a Poet
Roses are red, violets are blue, and poetry does not have a vendetta against you! April is national poetry month, so what better time to debunk a few myths about poetry? You either love poetry or you’re intimidated by it. Perhaps you can’t fully appreciate poetry until you learn more about it. Let’s take aContinue reading “3 Poetry Myths Debunked by a Poet”
10 Christmas Traditions from Pennsylvania
While Jesus wasn’t born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, residents of the Keystone state have developed many holiday traditions that Americans all over the country know and love. PA Christmas celebrations are rooted in traditions that are ethnic, pagan, and Christian. Here are 10 holiday traditions, foods, and famous persons associated with the merriest time of year!Continue reading “10 Christmas Traditions from Pennsylvania”
Happy Sane Holidays
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and Ghostbusters II show us just how Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can all go awry. These classic films remind us how holidays don’t always go as planned. We love to dream and imagine how wonderful and magical the holidays can be, but how often do plansContinue reading “Happy Sane Holidays”
Celebrate Halloween as an Adult
The spookiest day of the year is upon us! But even if you’re a kid at heart, that doesn’t give you permission to trick or treat with a pumpkin bucket in your hand. So how do you celebrate Halloween as an adult and still get all the feels and vibes of the autumn season? WatchContinue reading “Celebrate Halloween as an Adult”
Beat the Wintertime Blues
January feels like a year in and of itself; February is a 28-day period you have to simply exist through (and every four years they throw another day in); and March exudes promises of early spring…or a false hope. Wintertime blues can wreak havoc on your mood, attitude, and motivation. The shorter days, cold weather,Continue reading “Beat the Wintertime Blues”
Random Things You Need in Your Car
Chances are you have your spare tire. Perhaps you have an auto kit with jumper cables and tools necessary for if you break down. Yes, you probably have an air freshener and snow brush, too. You never know where life will take you, and you’ll rely on your car to take you there. Here isContinue reading “Random Things You Need in Your Car”
Cruise Tips By a First Timer
Ahoy! Summer vacation season may be coming to a quick close, but many travelers longing to get away book cruises any time of year. First time cruisers can easily feel overwhelmed by such a daunting trip, especially if they’ve never sailed before. If I hadn’t had a veteran cruiser with me, I still might beContinue reading “Cruise Tips By a First Timer”
How to Commemorate Memorial Day Year-Round
Congratulations! You can officially wear white after today. At least, that’s according to an old American tradition. But while today is usually summer kick-off with barbecues and family gatherings, many Americans are continuing to find ways to truly honor all those who have served (and still are) our country in countless ways. Commemorating those whoContinue reading “How to Commemorate Memorial Day Year-Round”
What Kids These Days Will Never Know How To Do
If you or someone you know has claimed to have been forced to walk to school uphill both ways, in the snow, and with one shoe that you had to share with your brother on the way home, then this post is for YOU. 2024 is nothing like 1924. History moves forward, and generations inevitablyContinue reading “What Kids These Days Will Never Know How To Do”
Confessions of a Classic Soul 