How The Cuban Missile Crisis Almost Stopped My Parent's Wedding...
As Thanksgiving approaches again, I am looking forward to the story my dad shares each year as we gather around our turkey and stuffing. This holiday brings up special memories for my father, since it was the day he and my mother ...
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Confessions of an Early Christmas Decorator
I have a confession. I am an early Christmas decorator. My Christmas decorations went up the first week of November, and I don't care what anyone thinks about that! I love Christmas. Everything about this holiday makes me happy. The twinkly lights, the smells, the garlands, the preparations, ...
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Spooky Musicals to Get You in the Halloween Mood
Looking to get in the Halloween spirit? There are some scary good shows you can watch or listen to to get you in the mood for all things ghosts and goblins. Little Shop of Horrors With Alan Menken behind the tunes for this musical, you know the songs will be sticking in your head! Menken is ...
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Everybody RISE!
The RISE Festival There are times in your life when you witness something that you know will stay with you forever. The RISE Festival was one of those times for me. Before COVID, before lockdown, I was fortunate to attend the first RISE festival in the United States. This event was ...
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Create A “Happy” Playlist”
Do you sometimes need a pick me up? In this time of staying at home and staying away from people, you may find you need a pick me up more often than you used to. I have found music can definitely soothe the soul and it can definitely lift my mood! From The Osmonds to Wham I have always loved ...
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Not a Day Goes By
Every year the day comes. It comes whether I want it to come or not. The day I wish I could skip because, even with time, the details and feelings of the day do not diminish. I am overcome with sadness, even as each year ticks by. I can still remember every detail of the ...
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