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You can’t have your cake and eat it too dates back at least to a book by John Heywood in the 1500s, meaning “you can’t have it both ways.”

I have my own teacher heroes, but there’s another teacher who has been a great inspiration to me. His name is Guy Doud. Guy was named National Teacher of the Year 1986–87.

I WAS BORN on July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence is my Birth Certificate. The bloodlines of the world run in my veins, because I offered freedom to the oppressed.

From 1914 to 1918, World War I took a greater human toll than any previous conflict, with some 8.5 million soldiers dead of battlefield injuries or disease.

Jon Vezner, songwriter husband of country singer Kathy Mattea, shared a story for many years about his grandparents being in the hospital at the same time.

Hey Seniors! Are you aware of all the activities and services available in Crawford County via the Crawford County Council on Aging? We’ve been checking it out and there are many things you might not be aware of. Activities, under the direction of Courtney Moody,…

Looking for something to get you out of a rut? Loneliness is a growing concern in the United States, not only among retirees who were confined to their
homes due to Covid-19, but also the 18 to 24-year olds, or “emerging adults,” who experience feelings of isolation and disconnection that affects their mental and physical well-being.

Coca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus completely, but it’s true that Coca-Cola advertising played a big role in shaping the jolly character we know and love today.

Anyone who has experienced or known someone in addiction recovery probably recognizes The Serenity Prayer, but many of us don’t know where it started. The prayer has become one of the most well-known prayers among both religious and non-religious people.

And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker” — so, God made a Farmer. God said, “I need somebody willing…

by Linda Heins Fall is a time when a person can savor the bounty of the earth, laugh at how our breath on a crisp morning makes us look like…

Why “Soft Skills” are important at home and at work. If you or a loved one has ever been hospitalized, then you may understand how important it is to have…

The Great Blondin was a tightrope walker whose greatest stunt was walking on a tightrope across the raging Niagara Falls pushing a wheelbarrow. Before he began his wheelbarrow stunt, when…

What is Creativity? The modern view of creativity, as we view it today, developed during the 1920s following the birth of psychology at the end of the 19th century. Prior…

Sometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important. We may fail to say hello, please, thank you, congratulate someone on something wonderful that…

Jumping to conclusions is where people reach a premature conclusion on the basis of too little information. For example, believing the neighbor’s house is on fire solely on the evidence…

One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the…

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. The grandson had been bullied by some peers and he was angry and upset, telling his grandfather “I will make them…

On Sept. 21, 1897, The New York Sun published what was to become the most widely read letter to a newspaper. It was sent in July of 1897 by 8-year-old…

During World War I, on and around Christmas Day 1914, the sounds of rifles firing and shells exploding faded in a number of places along the Western Front in favor…

Step 1 – Send Invitations Send invitations at least three to four week’s notice to prepare.  Consider a cookie exchange brunch on Sunday or a swap scheduled during the week…

Here we  come a-Wassailing. But what does this even mean? An ancient English custom, part of the feasts and revelry of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which have…

BIKE MORE. Drive less. EDUCATE. When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources. Volunteer! Volunteer for cleanups in your…

How to Forgive Someone Who Has Wronged You Forgiveness can be challenging, especially when the offending party offers either an insincere apology or nothing at all. However, it’s often the…

Perhaps during the winter you’ve thought of some projects that could be done around your house. Spring is the perfect time to get started because we’re a bit rested up…

We Salute and Honor Nurses, both Military and Civilian. Brief History of Nursing For centuries, most nursing of the sick had taken place at home and had been the responsibility…

The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to impact our way of living. Our daily activities look different now as we continue to practice social distancing and limit activities in order to…

At a time when indoor activities in close proximity to others is frowned upon, and social distancing is highly encouraged, outdoor recreation is at a premium. With this in mind,…

THE BEST THING ABOUT Play……It can fuel your creativity, emotional wellbeing and ability to problem solve while positively impacting your health. Benefits of outdoor Play – Adults Playing with your…

Why plant in the Fall? Once the Fall season begins, energy to produce buds, leaves and flowers is redirected to root growth. By planting in the Fall, the roots have…