Food insecurity: it is happening next door
“You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. That’s how prayer works.” – Pope Francis, May 29, 2023 How many times have you heard the phrase “food insecurity”? Probably…
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Aristotelian strength training
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle Let’s talk about those habits. We all have them. Some great … some…
Deep breathing: the key to less stress & better living
“He lives most life whoever breathes most air.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning In our ever-present 24-hour news cycle, it is often difficult to remove ourselves from the stresses of it…
Where have all the young men gone?
Where have all the young men gone? Long time passing Where have all the young men gone? Long time ago Where have all the young men gone? They’re all in…
Reflections on Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day
“Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without legs. Sometimes they don’t go home at all. That’s a bad thing. That’s all I have to…
We’re all joined together in this circle of life
“From the day we arrive on the planet, and blinking, step into the sun / There’s more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever…
Smoothie Operator shares tips & recipe
“Smooth operator…” – Sade, 1984 Although I have known a “smooth operator” a time or two during my life, I digress on that topic and move on to a healthier…
Jim Dandy, where everybody knew your name
“Jim Dandy to the rescue…” – Black Oak Arkansas, 1973 Comfort food – we all recognize it when we need it and these past couple of bitterly cold winter months…
Let’s dance! It’ll do our hearts good
“Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up … Dance with me” – Orleans, 1973 There she goes, writing about dancing again! I know, Dear Readers, but please bear…
Tell it to my heart
“And the beat goes on …” – Sonny and Cher, 1967 The beat of our hearts – something we often take for granted; though, I believe we are all aware…