Step-Mother’s Day
Most of us do not know that the Sunday following Mother’s Day is nationally recognized as Step-Mother’s Day. As of 2017, one in every three families was a blended family. […]
The National Day of Prayer
BY ANGELIA CORNATZER Since the 1950s, there has been a nationally recognized day of prayer! The National Day of Prayer is on May 5th this year. Take this opportunity to […]
Dayne Griffin Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Now…Author!
There are few things better than sitting on your grandmother’s lap and having her read a story to you. The love that is shown in the sharing of a book […]
Growing UP Military
During reunions of military personnel, the sight of civilians striding purposefully toward a beloved family member to offer a tight embrace, always tugs at the heartstrings. We, as watchers, understand […]
“What-If?” Presents Building a First-Aid Kit
“What-if?”, the worrisome words, arrive unannounced in the consciously spinning topics of our mind, from safety and financial security to loved ones and pet health. Asking, “What can I do?” […]
Starting a Business
It begins as an idea—the formation of a concept. Perhaps the words mold into selling a handmade product or providing a service. But, where? Will you connect with new customers […]
It’s A Grand Life – Starting Over with A Puppy
Many, many moons ago when I was a child, I remember always having a pet. My sister and I had parakeets, goldfish, ducks, a rabbit – mind you, not all […]
My Faith-Full Life
This year continues with a new version of “My Grace-Full Life,” and this month – we’re talking about “My Faith-Full Life.” Faith is what drives it all – the belief in […]
May 2022 – From the Heart
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful women out there! Whether you are expecting your first child, knee deep in the terrible-twos or teens or navigating life as an empty-nester, […]
Life-Savers
Even after my adoption, my paternal grandmother would regularly send me care packages from upstate New York to my new home in Virginia. As an adult, I’m much more aware […]