Christmas tree lots and stores open weeks prior to Thanksgiving. Then we get Black Friday, and then Cyber Monday. In the midst of it all, people get pushed and trampled for chasing deals. Then there’s the balloon yard decorations that ...
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Bringing Back The Front Porch: 4 Ways To Reconnect With Neighbors
I remember when I was a child how the front porch was my favorite place to read while swinging in the porch swing. My mother would be out in her flower garden digging up weeds and my siblings playing in ...
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We’ve been conditioned by our consumer culture that Christmas is a time for giving gifts – lots and lots of gifts. If you believe the advertisements flooding the airwaves, the key to a happy holiday season is buying just the ...
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We know that we are often called upon to give to others: to take care of the needs of the poor and to help those who have experienced devastation and catastrophe. But the questionable practices of many charities and philanthropic ...
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