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February 28, 2025 by Becky Barnhart

Anticipating Spring’s Colorful and Flowery Arrival

Anticipating Spring’s Colorful and Flowery Arrival

I am a master gardener…wannabe! I love working in my yard and flower beds, attempting to create a colorful, encouraging, and enjoyable place to hang out, and hopefully something that others will enjoy.

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January 29, 2025 by Anita Jackson

How Grief Actually Works

How Grief Actually Works

In life, there are always certain dates that tend to stick in your mind—dates that come every year and remind you of specific events. For me, that date is February 11, 2023. I remember when my mother passed on March 17, 2018, and the loss of both fathers on August 11, 2010, and July 10, 2013. I mourned for them, but life continued with only a few minor changes. When February 11, 2023, came, my whole world changed forever.

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November 27, 2024 by Chris Cummins

The Older You Get, The Faster Time Goes

The Older You Get, The Faster Time Goes

Growing up, my grandfather said, “The older you get, the faster time goes.” As a teenager then, I thought that sounded good, but I had no idea what he meant. Now, as an adult, I find myself talking with others about how fast time actually goes. We are in December 2024, and as we close out this school semester and this calendar year, I thought heavily of the French philosopher René Descartes.

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