I needed a moment to myself. So, I went where every mom goes to find a little privacy: the bathroom. I was doing a good job of multitasking — listening to my 9-year-old laugh at the TV while I cried in the bathroom — until the doorknob jiggled. I took a breath, opened the door, … [Read more...] about How Pets And Animals Can Support Us While We Grieve
3 Local Animal Adventures You And The Grandkids Will Love
Ever wonder why kids love animals? Animals and pets are playful, loving, and empathetic, and hanging out with animals is a fun way to teach kids more about these compassionate traits. According to The National Institute of Health, spending time with animals reduces loneliness, … [Read more...] about 3 Local Animal Adventures You And The Grandkids Will Love
Offload Tasks To A Personal Concierge
Did you know you can hire someone to be your go-to helper with running errands, maintaining your home, folding laundry, planning a trip, and more? A personal concierge can help older adults manage the daily load – and stay in their own homes longer. We talked with Cathi Bingaman, … [Read more...] about Offload Tasks To A Personal Concierge
Take The Grandkids Deep Into The Heart Of Hart County For Fun And Adventure
The Amish population in Hart County is the eighth largest in North America, with more than 200 families living and working in the area. The Horse Cave/Hart County Amish Businesses map, which can be downloaded or picked up at the tourism center, features more than 20 businesses … [Read more...] about Take The Grandkids Deep Into The Heart Of Hart County For Fun And Adventure
How This One Woman Is Uncovering FBI Family Stories
As a former FBI agent, Amy Wisotsky knows how to use evidence to tell a story. While the parallels may not seem obvious at first, the tools used by crime-solving professionals to bring truth to light are often the very same techniques employed by genealogists to bring life to a … [Read more...] about How This One Woman Is Uncovering FBI Family Stories