A True “Casablanca Romance,” and the Power of the Love Story
In our age of cynicism, should we consider stories of sacrificial love to inspire, motivate, guide and encourage us? We must
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Sometimes it is the simple things that make the richest gifts. How blessed are those simple gifts - an unhurried conversation,
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Victory Garden: A Place to Grow in Wisdom
"A garden is a grand teacher." Gertrude Jekyll For our April theme of Victory Garden, I would like to again share
The Enduring Happiness that the Love of a Garden Gives…
"The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that
Victory Gardens – After the Fact: Using Used Tea Leaves
Victory Gardens After the Fact: Using Used Tea Leaves Tea is good for your health! But you knew that
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Appearance and Civility
We speak. We speak always and in many ways. Words are only one of the many methods we use to
Cell Phone Etiquette: “You Are Not the Only One”
Let me tell you a true story. It was reported on Good Morning, America. It seems a young woman had been
The Evolution of Etiquette; In Celebration of National Courtesy Month
I feel just the slightest bit of cool as I sit in my swing, enjoying the early mornings in my