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 […]
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 […]
March 2021 “From the Heart”

Just one year ago, behaviors like social distancing, wearing a mask and sanitizing everything under the sun abruptly entered our world. Sheltering in place orders and the closing of so […]
Here’s to Strong Women: May We Know Them, May We Be Them, and May We Raise Them

Whether it is our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, or aunts, we all have strong women who have influenced us in our lives. These women have taught us valuable lessons, given us […]
Don’t Throw It Out: Renewing and Reusing

The kitchen is the gathering place for family, the social center for party guests and night-owls. Supporting all that activity are whirring and spinning gadgets, appliances producing heat and the […]
The 31 Days of Kindness Challenge

Treating others with love, respect, and kindness are skills that are always valuable in life. These skills are for all ages to practice each and every day. Love, respect, and […]
It’s A Grand Life – Come to Your Senses

For those of us blessed to have all five senses in our power, it is not unusual to take them for granted. Most days, we aren’t even aware of the […]
Discovery Cove Getaway!

A tropical oasis in the heart of Central Florida, Discovery Cove in Orlando is a stunning all-inclusive day resort where you can swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical […]