One person. Two, twelve, twenty, you can still feel alone in a crowded room if it’s a place you don’t want to be. People say, though, that that’s no way to do the holidays; you’re supposed to Make Merry, even when your heart’s not in it. You’re supposed to feel happy, no matter what –
Winter weather can wreak havoc on your hair and scalp. Between the dry air indoors, cold air outside, and frequent use of heated styling tools, suddenly hair that felt soft and healthy just last month may now feel brittle, frizzy, and in need of some extra care. It’s essential to adjust your winter hair care
Do you know where you came from? The answer to that question is your origin. As we consider the first of The Five Big Questions of Life, there is no doubt that origin is the key factor in understanding our identity. Every river rises from a source. The Susquehanna River rises from Otsego Lake in
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were so afraid. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 If you are feeling half-hearted about what you are working on, then put it off for a little bit and focus on something more interesting this week, Aries. You can use the rest. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Make it your business to remind others not to take life so
A while back, I wrote about leopard print, which is undeniably timeless and versatile. But there are other animal prints, such as cheetah, snake, and even cow, to experiment with styling this season. As we sally forth into winter, consider giving your standard black boots a break every so often, as the weather allows, and
Friends don’t let friends drive drunk. That’s what the old TV message said but friendship is much more than that. Friends don’t leave you alone when you need someone around. They keep your secrets. They bring you medicine when you’re sick, watch your house when you’re gone, and ask after your family. And in the
Christmas is here. Mistletoe and laughter. Carols and bells. Ringing to the rafters. Lights on the tree. Candles all aglow. And all who pass by say hello! Keep Christmas here, In your HEART. Ahhh. Sweet, sweet Christmastime. I keep it in my heart all year long. It is my very favorite holiday! Jesus’s birthday just
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. – Dr. Seuss Have you ever set aside an hour, in
Once upon a Christmas, there was a dog named Truman. Truman was the sweetest black lab who was adopted by the Perry family from the SPCA back in the early 2000s. Truman quickly fell in love with his new family, and you know what else he loved? Christmas lights. Every Christmas, the Perry family always
