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Holiday Time, where are your thoughts, where is your heart?
"Holiday Hype is such a let down for so many..." Marjorie Farrington
"I will ignore the commercialism of the holidays and focus on the positive." Marjorie Farrington
"A phone call during the holidays can mean so much .... A visit may be the greatest gift to someone..." Marjorie Farrington
"And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun, the near and the dear one, the old and the young..." John Lennon
"Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for me ..." Michael Jackson
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Remembering What Memorial Day's Really About
It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break....
Beat the Heat: Your Essential Guide to Summer Safety
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Tiny Treasures of the Parkway: Bog Turtle is an Endangered Species
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale ...
Remembering Jill Sobule: A Songwriter's Journey of Wit, Heart, and Fearless Truths
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that s...
Tech Evolution: 1960-2000 Guess the Gadget!
The past wasn't just about "cool" fashion choices; it was also filled with awesome music and everyday objects that people used, relied on, and couldn't imagine living without. But to your modern ...