The View from My Section

The Proust Effect As you’re lying on the beach this summer, or by the pool, or simply walking in the park with your earbuds in listening to your favorite music, […]
A Few Tips for Surviving Inflation

Inflation certainly takes some of the joy out of everyday living. When you roll up to a gas pump and the price says $4.35 a gallon for regular, it can […]
The Vine and Branches

John 15:1-11 — “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that […]
Baby Names Trends for 2022

After two years of disruption and uncertainty, new parents of 2022 are looking at names that convey hope and light! Playful names with a healthy dose of fun! Here are […]
Unselfish Self-Care to Improve Your Life

In order to care for others, we must also care for ourselves. Self-care isn’t selfish; instead, it’s essential to our health and well-being. Scheduling self-care activities as regular routines can […]
Resolving the “I’m Bored” Mantra

From the perspective of youth, summer is a time of eliminating clocks and schedules, of slow pace days mingled with socialization; yet, despite the anticipated need to bask in the […]
Kitchen Cupboard Health for Gastrointestinal Discomfort

“I’ll try anything to feel better. Anything.” On some days, individuals who suffer from gastrointestinal discomfort consume more supplements than food, hoping to achieve at least one area of a […]
Control Your Digital World

“The world is too much with us.” With these words, the early 19th century poet William Wordsworth lamented our disconnection with the natural world. Fast forward to 2022 and: 43% […]
11 Books to Help Children Celebrate the Fourth of July

When you think of the Fourth of July, you think of parties, BBQs, cookouts, parades and fireworks. These events can be fun for kids of all ages. However, these festivities […]
Kids Sports – Which Are the Least Expensive and Which Will Break the Bank?

Champions keep playing until they get it right. ~ Billie Jean King For many parents with young kids, sports are a big part of the kids’ and the parents’ lives […]