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A young man’s simple wish for a Valentine becomes a tender reflection on love, courage, and finding meaningful connection beyond tradition.

Sometimes life offers a second chance when we least expect it. After decades of divorce, my parents found their way back to each other—giving our family the gift of love, laughter, and sacred time together.

And this—this season, this steadiness, this wholeness—is the greatest love story of my life.

In 2007, she defended a doctoral dissertation in neuroscience at UCLA. Most of Hollywood still thought she was a washed-up child star from a cancelled sitcom. They were wrong. Her name is Mayim Bialik. When Blossom ended in 1995, the industry quietly closed her file. Child actors who disappear are expected to spiral or beg for a comeback. Reinvention, if it happens at all, is supposed to be cosmetic. Mayim Bialik chose something the industry did not know how to process. She l

What began as a substitute caregiving job became a life-changing friendship. Through laughter, loss, and “amateur hour,” Sylvia taught me what love truly makes possible.

Sustainable and ethically sourced jewelry is better for the environment thanks to its variety of benefits. It is good for the environment as it reduces waste, conserves resources, and maintains a sustainable supply of raw materials.

Some moments don’t announce themselves — they quietly redraw everything. This reflective story explores how one fall reshaped a family’s understanding of aging, caregiving, and what comes next.

After losing her son Nick to suicide, Wendy Hare Juergens faced the unthinkable. Through writing, connection, and compassion, she discovered that grief has no timetable—and that love continues long after loss. This deeply personal story offers comfort, honesty, and hope to anyone navigating suicide loss.

I’m grateful to rub shoulders with women like you on my journey. It’s well-known that when women—in all our resilience, inner strength, wisdom and heart—support each other, the sky’s the limit. I love that about us and am wishing you a 2026 rich in purpose and love.

Sometimes the greatest success is listening to your inner calling. Meet Michelle Woerdeman and her journey from financial planning to women’s wellness and intentional living. ✨

Wellness and You Founder Peg Doyle’s Story: Living with Love, Compassion, and Unstoppable Purpose at 80

Start 2026 with warmth, sweetness, and celebration. A charming January poem filled with cozy traditions and New Year joy.

I share because this story is what I have devoted my life to, my passion for advocating for patients and demanding proper care. I share because many people don’t know services like mine are available to them.

Just after celebrating my 50th birthday, I found myself in a deep season of reflection. Turning fifty didn’t feel like an ending. It felt like a midpoint.

Orthodontic care is more than just a cosmetic enhancement; it is a pathway to increased confidence and personal empowerment.

Choosing the right contractor can make or break your home improvement project. Here’s how to avoid scams, check real reviews, and pick a professional you can trust.

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

Julia Carolyn Child (née McWilliams; August 15, 1912 – August 12, 2004) was an American chef, author and television personality.

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

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.