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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Caramel Apple Cider Cheesecake
Sweet, creamy, and spicy! If you’re looking for a new Fall dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, then search no farther! Caramel Apple Cider Cheesecake is here to the rescue! Ingredients Instructions
Life is Green
We know that “the grass is always greener on the other side,” but why is this the case? Any simple Google search will describe the color green in words such as rebirth, envy, motivation, and, of course, nature. The power and significance of the color green is not only psychological, but spiritual. Naturally, these multipleContinue reading “Life is Green”
The Gaze of Love
The sense of sight is so precious, not just because our unique eye colors are beautiful, but because sight opens up the world in front of us and brings it to life–reality. In the world of literary analysis and criticism, perspective matters. Critics deconstruct texts, look for symbols, ascribe meanings, focus on arrangement of language,Continue reading “The Gaze of Love”
How Are the Neighbors? (Monthly Mixtape)
If curiosity killed the cat, then know it hasn’t always helped humans, either. When was the last time you peeked out your window to spy on your neighbor or to see what’s happening on the street below? Don’t worry, the inclination to be nosy is innate. Face it, we wouldn’t make scientific advancements or newContinue reading “How Are the Neighbors? (Monthly Mixtape)”
Staying Grateful in 2020
2020 has left us all in a rut, so as the holidays approach, it can be hard to find something to be grateful for. No matter how deep we soul-search, we can each find one thing. As you reflect, here are the top 5 things I’m grateful for this year! This list is no particularContinue reading “Staying Grateful in 2020”
Words of Advice: “Don’t Rush Me” (Monthly Mixtape)
Despite my younger age, I’ve managed to parachute down to the 1980s, especially into the music scene. For me, the ’80s are timeless, and I can listen to them year round. However, summer nights combined with ’80s music make up one of my favorite pairings. So, to cap off the summer of 2020, let’s jumpContinue reading “Words of Advice: “Don’t Rush Me” (Monthly Mixtape)”
Lou Gramm’s Got a “Spellbinder” on His Hands (Monthly Mixtape)
As if having “Double Vision” wasn’t enough, now Lou Gramm’s got a “Spellbinder” on his hands. Liz from Michigan suggested several bands that we could feature on Monthly Mixtape. I got excited at the idea of diving into the Foreigner files since I don’t know many songs besides the classics. Searching through Foreigner’s discography, IContinue reading “Lou Gramm’s Got a “Spellbinder” on His Hands (Monthly Mixtape)”
My Friend the Mourning Dove
About a month or two into quarantine, my friend texts me that she heard the birds chirping outside her window at 2 a.m. She was not pleased. Birds are naturally more active in the morning, but 2 a.m. was just a bit too ambitious. And so, we began a conversation thread about birds. I jokinglyContinue reading “My Friend the Mourning Dove”
Spotlight Year: 1957
Ah, the Baby Boomer age. Let’s take a minute to shine the spotlight on 1957. It was a time of ginormous cars, Sputnik, and, of course, Elvis! While we couldn’t feature everything those 365 days had to offer, here is a quick glimpse. Cost of Living Historically… The Anne Frank Foundation was created in AmersterdamContinue reading “Spotlight Year: 1957”
Confessions of a Classic Soul 