Summer is the perfect time for kids to engage in water play! It’s a fun way to cool off and spend time being active outside. And did you know that sensory play, like in water, is soothing for all ages and can help regulate emotions and relieve stress? So, grab your grandkids and … [Read more...] about 3 Favorite Local Splash Pads To Take The Grandkids
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Watch This – Here Are Three Suggestions For This Summer
Jim Henson: Idea Man, Disney+ This documentary shares the story of the genius that was Jim Henson, father of The Muppets as well as many other television shows and films that came out of the ‘70s and ‘80s. It features interviews with fans of Henson’s work and people who worked … [Read more...] about Watch This – Here Are Three Suggestions For This Summer
How To Find Joy. Life Is Not Meant To Be Endured
As a minister, I have the privilege to officiate some 50 weddings a year. I see the joy in lovers’ eyes as I meet with them to plan their ceremony and as they pledge their love to one another. As a hospice chaplain, I have the privilege to celebrate many funeral services. I … [Read more...] about How To Find Joy. Life Is Not Meant To Be Endured
Here Are Some Great Summer Reading Suggestions
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo While Same As It Ever Was might be tempting to file away into the genre of family drama, it is much more than that. At its core, the novel seems like a very personal take on the nature of relationships and how they grow and change over … [Read more...] about Here Are Some Great Summer Reading Suggestions
The Goodwill Of Amy Luttrell
Kindness has benefits that reach deep. Kind acts can improve relationships and support others in feeling valued. And ‘random acts of kindness’ such as giving a compliment, helping a neighbor, or holding the door for strangers are contagious — in a good way. When a person … [Read more...] about The Goodwill Of Amy Luttrell