Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Jesus, John 15:13 Every Memorial Day weekend, my wife and I travel to Jersey Shore to care for the graves of her parents and grandparents. We take along the tools we need to cut back the encroaching sod and clean
In years past, I really went all out for Father’s Day on the greeting card front. Getting two cards for each dad on my list — one from my children and then one from either me or my husband when it came to his father. With the passing of my own father last year, the
If something reads the same backwards as it does left to right, that is called a palindrome. As we saw last week in “Weird Words,” palindromes can be numerical — like all the dates from 5/20/25 through 5/29/25. Of course, those work only if you overlook the slashes, which is what most palindromers do —
Don’t touch! You tell a toddler that something’s hot, don’t touch, a dozen times but you know they’ve got to learn it on their own. The lesson is set when they put fingers to the fire and ouch. That’s how many of us learn to steer clear of flames while, as in the new book
Pets bring a lot of joy to people’s lives. Is it any wonder that, as of 2024, 66 percent of households in the United States, or 86.9 million homes, owned a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association? In fact, 97 percent of pet owners consider their pets to be family members. And according
The natural beauty of the great outdoors compels millions of people to incorporate nature into their daily routines. Whether it’s a morning walk around the neighborhood, an oceanfront weekend spent with toes in the sand or an afternoon lounging on a lake, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Camping is a
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 Question: Who gave his only Son
This year, for Mother’s Day, I forgot to write a special column because my brain can’t seem to comprehend dates lately. I know Mother’s Day is in May. I wake up knowing the day of the week and what month we are in, but I feel like we go from May 6th to the 18th
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 This is a terrific time to get a grasp on your inner emotions and thoughts, Aries. You may feel extra sensitive and loving towards others, especially your partner. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Taurus, you may come across some rough spots that need to be ironed out this week. It
Randy Wayne White is having a moment. But actually, the Florida-based novelist has pretty much been having a nonstop moment ever since he wrote his first exciting thriller back in 1981. Fishing and wildlife expert, author of more than 60 books and owner of four Gulf Coast eateries, White is best known for his bestselling
Frozen treats are a welcome indulgence when temperatures rise. Ice cream, gelato and other cold treats can quickly cool a person down on a hot day. According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), sales of packaged ice cream rise along with the outdoor temperatures, with the summer months being peak sales for the
