Ways to show gratitude each Thanksgiving and beyond
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, and the greatest blessing for most of us is the people we love. There are many ways…
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October is National Liver Awareness Month: Take care of this essential organ
Think Liver; Think Life That’s the theme of the National Liver Foundation’s annual liver awareness campaign and it’s good advice. It’s not hard to keep…
Pumpkins are not just orange anymore
It turns out that pumpkins make fabulous canvases for creative projects, especially with paint — but there is a technique. First, choose a pumpkin with…
Autumn family fun
The apple orchard: People of all ages can enjoy a trip to a big orchard, and that includes sweethearts, parents, kids and some of the kids’ friends. These…
Jack of the lantern: A tale for Halloween
Since at least the 1800s, stories and poems have relayed lore about the jack-o-lantern, and the tales themselves are probably much older. Figuring…
Halloween: An ancient (and new) tradition
Halloween is old — much older, in fact, than the word “Halloween” itself. Our spookiest holiday is thought to come from the ancient Celtic festival of…
Halloween costume trends for 2024
If you’re looking for a great Halloween costume, but you never go shopping until a few days before the big day — well, maybe you’ll get lucky digging…
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Understanding atrial fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate. This…
Join together on National Grandparents’ Day
In the past, families were united with three to four generations often living in the same household. The wisdom of the elders was passed down to…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15
Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico declared its independence on Sept. 16,…