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By Rebecca Fending
With springtime comes an urge to reinvent ourselves. Most of us feel this at the beginning of January and take action to change our lifestyles for the better. Then come spring,...
By Rebecca Fending
This month is National Volunteer Month. There’s no time like now to explore local opportunities to give back. Volunteering offers more than just a great way to spend your time and give back to those around you:...
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By Rebecca Fending
May and Mother's Day
Here we are at the time of year that seems to confuse us all. Or maybe it’s just me, which is highly likely. But May has always...
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By Rebecca Fending
Once September makes an appearance, it has a way of making us feel as though fall has arrived. The temperatures may still be balmy, but the promise of the coziest time of year can’t be...
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By Rebecca Fending
Just like a snap of the fingers, June is here and by extension, summer. This year has already held a number of events and catastrophes, to say the least. However, things are looking up for the first time...
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By Rebecca Fending
As with almost every Letter from the Editor that I write, there are celebrations to be had this month. We are currently in the midst of summer and nearly the mid to late end of the...
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By Rebecca Fending
Each year when March rolls around, it marks the official start of spring about midway through the month. This year may feel a bit different than last given the pandemic that continues to stretch forward...
By Rebecca Fending
With spring well underway and summer ahead, many of us are looking to get out of the house and enjoy the season. For those who have time, volunteering is a fantastic option to get more involved with...
Many women think about their wedding throughout their lives, with some dreaming of their special day, even from childhood. The realization of these dreams can be exciting, but not without some stress.
By Jan Larraine Cox
Like so many others, Martha, my maternal grandmother, emigrated in the early twentieth century from Eastern Europe with her sisters, never to see her parents again. The parents funded the voyage so that their daughters could...
