With the official end of summer upon us, many people have headed to the beach for their last summer hurrah. It is good to be prepared when you go to the beach, so, in addition to sunscreen, hat, beach chairs, extra fluffy towels, cooler filled with beverages and snacks, and reading material, one more piece …
As we celebrate the Labor Day holiday, do you know its history and purpose? According to the U.S. Department of Labor website, “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is the creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to …
One of my favorite times of the year is upon us – the start of the college football season. Thinking back to my football days, the beginning of preseason camp was something I looked forward to. But then 5 a.m. wakeups, three-a-days and sore muscles set in. In high school, we practiced next to a …
While the characters in this story are fictitious, the story itself is about every one of us, because… there is a little bit of Tom in all of us. There was a young couple who went to Virginia Beach on their honeymoon. I will call them Tom and Becky. Becky had a real relationship with …
So much of what we consume today is full of preservatives. These preservatives are added to food and drink to help prevent spoilage during storage, distribution, retailing, and consumption. In general, to extend shelf life. You are familiar with some of the worst additives: trans fats, high fructose corn syrup, monosodium glutamate (MSG), BHA, BHT, …
Are there people you can be with that bring you joy simply by being in their presence? Are there places you can go that bring you peace and calm simply by being there? There are people in my life, my wife being at the top of that list, who by their very presence are satisfying. …