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  • The Happiness Loop0

    All of us want to be happy. In fact, every decision we make is directed at that goal, whether we realize it or not. Sometimes our actions are directly aimed at that purpose, such as when we do something nice for ourselves. Other times, our pursuit of happiness is indirect, such as when we do

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  • How to Recycle Your Closet0

    As we put away holiday decorations and look toward the coming year (and decade) ahead, you may be thinking it’s time for a closet cleanout. And you would be right! Since you’re stuck indoors anyway, why not tackle those ever-expanding dresser drawers and wardrobes. If you’re a veteran closet cleaner like me, then you probably

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Cemetery Road” by Greg Iles0

    • January 29, 2020

    You can never leave well-enough alone. There you are, always digging, recreating, imagining, tweaking here or there. There’s no answer unattainable, no solution beyond your grip. Good or bad, a “need-to-know” basis is your default position but, as in the new book “Cemetery Road” by Greg Iles, it could get you killed. Marshall McEwan planned

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  • Bringing Families Around the Table0

    Remember last week I talked about how special birthday dinners are, and how my husband picked out Chicken Carbonara for his birthday dinner for me to make? Well, that night I invited my in-laws over to join us. It was such a nice evening. We just sat around the table talking till it was coffee

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  • SMART Goals for 20200

    The holidays are over, and many of us have chosen to create one or more New Year’s resolutions. Based on surveys such as the 2017 study conducted by the Static Brain Research Institute, 41% of American adults will make a resolution. This equates to approximately 100 million people. Unfortunately, however, the odds are against most

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  • Discipleship and the Super Bowl0

    The big game is just days away. I’m a Steelers fan, so I’m not overly interested, but I’m always fascinated by athletes performing at the most elite level of sport. For that reason, and because I’ll watch the game with a group of friends, I’ll tune in. What I’m writing about this week is Christian

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  • The Community Art Center’s Educational Series0

    The mission of the Community Arts Center is to contribute to our communities through Artistic experiences and creative Collaborations. One of our primary principals is to assure that “Our programming will be appropriate to the diverse interests and educational needs of our regional audience and positioned to assure accessibility to all”. Our Educational Series is an

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  • Birthday Dinners0

    Growing up, birthdays were special. Always have been. Birthdays should be special. You’ve grown and lived another year! Celebrate!! I always, of course, loved the friends’ parties and family parties my parents would have for me. I can remember many of my birthday parties being spent out in our pool on a hot August day,

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  • How to Wear Boots this Winter0

    Boots are a ubiquitous part of winter. Whether it’s snow-boots and sweats for shoveling the driveway, knee-high boots worn over skinny jeans for a night out, or duck-boots peeking out from under dress pants as you commute to the office, wearing boots is more often a functional rather than fashionable choice during these colder months.

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  • Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks0

    Recently engaged couples are often so swept up in the excitement surrounding their engagements that they can be forgiven for initially overlooking all the wedding planning that awaits them. Planning a wedding is no small task, but many couples very much enjoy all the hard work that goes into making their special day a success.

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  • Dr. Martin Luther King Dream Week – Day of Service Slated For Monday, January 200

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life dedicated to service to others and calling attention to and helping to fight injustice. The theme of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Week, Day of Service that will take place is the “Strength To Love.” On Monday, January 20, 2020 STEP AmeriCorps will once again join

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  • How to Use Less Paper and Plastic0

    Recently, I was stocking up on some household essentials—paper towels, garbage bags, tissues, sandwich bags, and toilet paper. As I looked at my cart, I realized I was about to purchase a bunch of paper and plastic products that I would use once, then throw away. Literally, I was about to throw away money and

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