Many houses of worship have been able to commute their traditional in-person services to live stream services, ensuring that members have access to the essentials of faith, love, and compassion during these difficult times. Still, in making this transition, many...
Cyndi and I installed fencing around our new garden to prevent our plants from becoming a breakfast buffet for a local deer herd. Similarly, Asbury Farms is adding fences to protect our hoop houses and crops from vandalism. The great thing about fences is that they...
This weekend we celebrate the memories and show our gratitude to those who gave their lives in service to our country. While the core purpose of Memorial Day is about persons who died while serving in the U.S. military, most of us understandably celebrate the lives of...
Niro Feliciano, a licensed social worker, offered in a post for Psychology Today three ways to want what you've got. But why only three? Are three ways really enough? Dr. Timothy Carey, a researcher, and professor of Clinical Psychology at Curtin University, also...
There are days when I'm ready to give up on our community. Even though I'm convinced, our community is filled with people wanting better circumstances and more than a few working very hard for change, there seem to be too many obstacles standing in the way. But our...
"You're not thinking clearly!" "You're being irrational!" "You need to stop being so emotional!" We might hear these expressions from friends or family who disagree with a decision we're making that doesn't make sense to them. The question is, do we listen to them and...
Are you a patient person? Or do you start to fidget when you're waiting, desperately trying to expel nervous energy? Some of us pace when anxious or just move our legs in place. Others simply can't wait and go about doing instead of waiting for someone else to do what...
Water is a necessity. Too little water, and we die. Too much water and we also die. And water, for most of us, is so basic that it’s, well, basic. So we add lemon to water. We chill, heat, and add tea leaves or coffee beans to change its flavor and composition. Water...
Google "How much food should I cater for a wedding?" and you're apt to find a rule known as the the “25 to 50 Rule." This formula suggests feeding 50 to 75 percent of your anticipated guest count. But the answer I discovered also included the disclaimer, "Don't forget...
According to scripture, Mary, the mother of Jesus, attended a wedding in Cana. The guest list was apparently quite long and included Jesus and other friends of the family, relatives, and friends of friends. Weddings lasted multiple days, and the groom was expected to...