Whatever happened to the bustling downtown business districts of Small Town, USA? As a young girl, I recall hearing the song “Silver Bells” at Christmastime and picturing the busy streets of my hometown. Back then, we...
I really cannot stand waste. Maybe it is because my brother and I grew up in a modest home with a single mom and we learned early on to appreciate everything we had. Perhaps it’s because we spent a great deal of time with our...
We have all been there. One day, you are in high school and you completely blow off a class or a lesson thinking, “I’ll never need to know this!” Somewhere, somehow, the time will come when you regret being so...
Have you seen the advertisements in and around your community for upcoming Fall Festivals? They are abundant in our area, and my friends and I look forward to these events each and every year. It’s a time to celebrate all things...
A Sunday Short For as much as I LOVE Summer, I am always somewhat relieved at the return of Autumn. I don’t know about you, but I am someone who depends on having a routine in my life. Do you benefit from the structure of a...
It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end already! Boy, how time flies! One day you’re lounging by the pool and the next, it’s back to school time. Within the past two weeks, our high-schooler began...