Be thankful! It’s good for you: The health benefits of gratitude
By Carolyn Anderson, MD No matter when or whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, it is important to step back and be thankful on a daily basis. There are tangible …
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Memorial Day: Freedom Is Not Free
Memorial Day – Freedom is not free BY JACK LEVINE Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day, our nation’s commemoration of the sacrifices made by those …
A Mother’s Day Story
A Mother’s Day Story By Jeff Rubin I always felt loved by my mom. I never doubted it for a minute. Her wisdom, on the other hand, was something I didn’t …
Did You Know This About Mother’s Day?
. . . the Origin of Mother’s Day? Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) Mother’s Day, created by Anna Jarvis, was first celebrated at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church …
Take the Stress Out of Gift-Giving
Take the Stress Out of Gift-Giving Dear Dr. Gramma Karen, I want to suggest you to do a column on gift-giving. I ask because I listen to people at work and in …
100 Year Honor of Veterans And Their Families
100 Year Honor of Veterans And Their Families By Jeff Rubin This year marks the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. A day first set aside to honor those …
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Last Speech In Memphis, TN
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Last Speech In Memphis, TN Thank you very kindly, my friends. As I listened to Ralph Abernathy and his eloquent and generous …
Tips to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Tips to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day: By Lisa Tomasi, President and CEO YouGiveGood Featured photo: Rev. Martin Luther King waves to the crowd at the …
Thanksgiving Fun for the Grandkids
Looking for some Thanksgiving fun for your Grandkids? BY DONNE DAVIS Thanksgiving is November 23. If you’ve got grandkids coming for dinner, here are some …
No More Holiday Meltdowns: 10 Tips To Make Peace With The Holidays
We all have holiday dreams. Mental pictures of the perfect gathering probably include delicious food, classy decorations, gifts that make our children and …