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Giving Thanks to Everyone

Lifestyle
These are stories written in the category of Travel, Things to Do, Fashion, Home Decor, Books and Podcasts and Art.


7 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Comfort
To enjoy winter in style, you must embrace some of the things it offers rather than shy away and shut yourself off. Of course, it is colder, and you may even worry about heating bills. But there is much more to winter than worry and cold, such as warming food and drink and cozy nights. Create a Vista All seasons bring their own beauty, and this is the real joy of each one. Imagine how boring it would be if it was summer all the time. It would get old really quickly. Winter h
Cathie Briggette
3 min read


Women Pioneer Series – Julia Child
Julia Carolyn Child (née McWilliams; August 15, 1912 – August 12, 2004) was an American chef, author and television personality.
Cathie Briggette
9 min read


The Underground Railroad Book Review
One of The New York Times’s 10 Best Books of the 21st Century A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Century A Los Angeles Times Best Fiction Book of the Last 30 Years
Cathie Briggette
2 min read


Simple Fall Home Checks You'll Be Glad You Did
If you’ve got a house that’s been through a few seasons, then you’ll know all too well that fall is when it starts showing its age a little. The gutters fill up, the heating gets grumpy, and that one drafty window suddenly becomes the star of the show. Before the cold properly kicks in, it’s worth giving your home a quick once-over.
Mary O'Donnell
2 min read


Is it Time to Take the Next Step in Your Relationship?
author/source: Minnie Axel Are you interested in taking the next step in your relationship ? If so, then there are lots of factors that you need to consider. For instance, you might want to consider whether you have met the family, moved in together, or even consider getting engaged. Let’s look at each of the different possibilities in turn. Meeting The Family First, you should consider whether you have met your partner’s family . This is always going to be a big step because
Minnie Axel
2 min read


Designing for Comfort: Simple Ways to Refresh Your Living Space
Your home should feel like a place of ease, warmth, and renewal. It’s where you rest, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones.
Henry Kingston
5 min read


Love and Fidelity
As I gaze out my window, I am privileged to watch two elegant mute swans gracefully glide across the Charles River on their early morning journey. They bring an elegance of grace, beauty, and contentment to the start of my day. Mute swans were brought to America from Europe. They were introduced to ponds in parks and estates as an ornamental attraction, which is still practiced today on private properties. Mute swans are the largest members of the waterfowl family and are amo
Rita N. Wolfson
2 min read


Fireflies
I watch my friend become a shell
Of herself. Her husband, once charmed
By her effervescence
Now finds her zest for life
inconvenient, unaligned
with how he imagined his wife.
Danielle Coffyn
1 min read


Don’t do the Norm: How to Actually Support Your Child’s Development
All parents want to support their children’s development. Parents must get involved with their children and support them on their life journey.
Mary O' Cleary
2 min read


My Family's Village
From Struggle to Strength: How One Chicago Mom Built ‘My Family’s Village’ to Uplift Families in Need Who would have ever thought a little black girl who grew up in the housing projects on the south side of Chicago would have her own non-profit organization one day? Who would also have a master's degree in Social Work while working towards pursuing her PhD? Unfortunately, my aunt did not think so. She always made me believe that her children were better off. She believed bec
Marissa Goldman
3 min read


Navigating a Move with a Disability
Moving assistance for people with disabilities is available to make moving possible for everyone.
Claire Bough
10 min read


An Ode To Fearless Women
Fierce Fairytales, Poems & Stories To Stir Your Soul ~ NIKITA GILL Traditional fairytales are rife with cliches and gender stereotypes: beautiful, silent princesses; ugly, jealous, and bitter villainesses; girls who need rescuing; and men who take all the glory. But in this rousing new prose and poetry collection, Nikita Gill gives Once Upon a Time a much-needed modern makeover. Through her gorgeous reimagining of fairytale classics and spellbinding original tales, she disman
Nakita Gill
3 min read


Maya Angelou - Black Women Making History
Maya Angelou https://www.biography.com/people/maya-angelou-9185388 Maya Angelou was a poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and her numerous poetry and essay collections. Who Was Maya Angelou? Marguerite Annie Johnson Angelou (April 4, 1928 to May 28, 2014), known as Maya Angelou, was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bir
Cathie Briggette
2 min read


Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places
Have you ever noticed that all those ads for dating sites have taken over the airwaves? They are geared towards every demographic you could possibly think of.
Katy Kostakis
7 min read


Modern Day Marriage?
“For two people to live successfully as husband and wife, they must be able to understand each other as only true companions can. They must recognize the needs of each other and be willing to cooperate to satisfy them.”
Brianna Buffone
8 min read


National Women's History Month with Loretta Ross and Sheriff Andrea Cabral
In 1987 the US Congress designated March as National Women’s History Month. This creates a special opportunity in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities to recognize and celebrate the often-overlooked achievements of American women.
Daniel DeMaina
3 min read
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