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Hayrides, bobbing for apples, giant piles of leaves, and s’mores around a bonfire may just be a few of things that come to mind when you think of fall.  Memories of yesteryear come flooding in and transport you right back to your childhood.  As the first cool front sweeps across the south, sending the neighborhood […]

Nowadays. there seems to be a holiday for everything under the sun!  Some of these, like Taco or Margarita Day, are easy to get behind and support (even if you find yourself questioning their origin or validity).  Others, such as Fruitcake Toss Day and Squirrel Appreciation Day, are terribly far-fetched and flat-out comical. Aside from […]

The internet has created a world of opportunities for people of all ages, seniors included.  It provides many beneficial resources relating to information and knowledge, connectivity and communication, shopping and banking, and entertainment, just to name a few.  These conveniences have transformed just about every aspect of how we live, learn, work, and connect with […]

Ageism is defined as a prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age.  This is a prevailing problem that is seen across the nation, where the elderly are often depicted as weak, unattractive, senile, and financially distressed, while the obsession with youth continues to grow exponentially.  As a culture that once revered the […]

The thought of preparing for the end of your life can seem quite overwhelming and downright uncomfortable.  It’s something no one wants to put too much thought into, much less dwell over and plan for each detail.  We often shy away from even the fleeting thought of our own death; however it is inevitable.  As […]

King of the Grill… Mr. Fix-it… The Man, the Myth, the Legend… Mr. Cool…  The Fun Parent… Protector… Superhero… Coach… Prince Charming… While they may all sound like silly nicknames or cliches, the reality is, these are just a few of the hats that dads wear over the years!  Fathers play an important role in […]