My Favorite Pen Pal

BY HANNAH CALLAWAY If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked, “How did you find out you were adopted?” I would be a rich woman. There’s a […]
Raising Resilient Children

The first time you hold your sweet, fragile, innocent child is a life-changing moment. The desire to love, provide, and protect comes swiftly, and an unspoken bond is created. We […]
Military Dogs, Trained for Duty

What does it take to fulfill the high expectational standards of the United States military war dog program? Only specific breeds possess the intelligence and drive to engage in brave […]
“To Thine Own Self Be True”- Shakespearean Favorites for Kids!

March is here, and another line from a Shakespeare play enters the scene. . . “Beware the Ides of March,” warned the soothsayer in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar as a prophetic […]
Understanding Your Sensory Child

What does the word sensory mean? “Relating to sensation or the sensory stimulation of the senses.” “Conveying nerve impulses from the sense organs to the nerve centers.” The hard-wiring of […]
My Grace-Full Life: Forgiveness

Fun fact about me — I love to watch true-crime documentaries. I’ve done my fair share of reading true- crime books, too, but those can sometimes scare me more than […]
Coming Home after Life in the Big Apple

BY: KAREN COOPER As a child filled with wanderlust and for as long as I can remember wanting anything, I wanted to live in New York City. The BIG Apple, […]
Dutch Ovens and Campfires

Throughout the year, men and women, boys and girls anticipate the opportunity to sit in foldable chairs surrounded by a brilliant starry sky, a blazing campfire, and good conversation. But […]
Soapmaking, a Practical and Satisfying Skill

Through direct contact with water, a bar of soap moves around the surface of your skin, dissolving dirt and layers of oil while lifting pathogens. While the mind knows the […]
Retirement Savings Tips: From Your 20s to Your 60s

By Steven Gallo, CFP® Financial Advisor Financial planning is a lifelong endeavor, but people often seek out investment advice that doesn’t fit their current stage in life. When it comes […]