Archive for Personal Growth
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A Garden For Humanity
– Author Unknown Plant three rows of peas: 1. Peace of mind 2. Peace of heart 3. Peace of soul Plant four rows of squash: 1. Squash gossip 2. Squash indifference 3. Squash grumbling 4. Squash selfishness Plant four rows of lettuce: 1. Lettuce be faithful 2. Lettuce be kind 3. Le...
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April is National Gardening Month – Prepare Your Garden, Prepare your Knees
Many gardening tasks require knee strength and stability, whether kneeling, sitting, standing or walking. The best way to protect your knees from the stress and strain is to condition them with strengthening exercises and stretching. The muscles that protect the knees are quadriceps (front of the...
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Life is What You Make It
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Unofficially, I’m as old as the Super Bowl; we were born the same year. Many continue to postulate that Payton Manning will “retire” after the big win because, after all, he’s 39 now… Now that the Super Bowl is over, I guess I...
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Snowbirds
By Mary Schricker Gemberling We have our favorite spots, but have yet to find the ideal retirement location. But as they say, the journey is half the fun! A Snowbird is simply defined as a seasonal resident of a warmer climate. The snowbird lifestyle has existed in Europe and North America ...
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Yard and Garden: Properly Propagating Popular Plants
By Richard Jauron Iowa Stare University Extension Horticulturist Some plants are so beautiful that it’s worth the extra effort to spread them around. That’s where propagation comes in. With a little work and the proper cuttings, certain plants’ beauty can be easily shared. Here are some...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham Let There Be Peace on Earth... Last month we celebrated holy days: for some it was Hanukkah; others, Christmas; Kwanzaa; the winter solstice; or just celebrating having family together. I am sure many wished others shalom, rest, peace for each other, peace for the world. What i...
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Adult Day: Not Just a Day Care for Grown-Ups
By Sharon Patten Program Director Intouch Adult Day & Home Care Services It’s hard to know exactly when Adult Day is right for you and your loved one. Here are some things to know when considering if this is a good fit for your family. Definition: Adult Day Care Centers like Intouch are ...
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Keep It Burnin’
Keep It Burnin’ By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Last month, I shared a lesser-known two-sentence quote, attributed to Mother Teresa, which I had never heard before – and how that quote immediately brought to mind this old chorus I had learned as a kid: ...
