Despite challenges of past year, we can be thankful for good health
Be Well “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – John F….
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A box of hope – just in time for Christmas
December 1955 Until the age of eight, when my brother was born, I was an “only child” and spent a great deal of time playing or reading by myself; though…
Our ancestors braved much worse, so buck up and wear your masks
Be Well “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is – What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King You know, I have become weary of those who constantly…
Let’s keep working together to make COVID a word of the past
Be Well “A word is dead when it is said, some say. I say it just begins to live that day.” – Emily Dickinson First of all, my apology to…
Don’t discount importance of deep breathing for optimal health
Be Well “Take a deep breath, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.” – Nat King Cole, 1944 Deep breathing exercises just might save your sanity….
Respect the stretching routine!
Be Well “People often say that motivation doesn’t last – well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar This week’s column reflects my belief about…
Keep making good choices throughout every stage of life
Be Well “The Good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It’s your mind you have to convince.” – Vincent Lombardi Note: This is a “rerun” article…
Good health depends on hope
Be Well “Just as man cannot live without dreams, we cannot live without hope. If dreams reflect the past, hope summons the future.” – Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor Some of…
Taking steps to calm yourself during times of chronic stress
Be Well “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Although August is nearing its end, I was contemplating that as we move toward to…
Women’s Equality Day reminds us to continue to work for more opportunities for all women
Reporter Columnist Aug. 26, 2020 is a special date for all of us as we celebrate and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the…