What Defines You?
A few days ago, I was reminded of a conversation I had with my pastor after my husband and nephew died in a terrible accident.… Read More »What Defines You?
Disabilities in Society
The Dog Days of Winter
Here we are in the beginning of February feeling like it’s the 800th day of winter while living in the arctic tundra. Although February is… Read More »The Dog Days of Winter
Mind Over Matter
The idea of mind over matter has long captured human imagination, appearing in philosophy, psychology, medicine, and everyday conversation. The phrase suggests that mental processes… Read More »Mind Over Matter
Belonging
It seems like yesterday, but over 3 years ago in 2022, I excitedly wrote a blog about Barbie because Mattel marketed a new doll with… Read More »Belonging
Just Try It
Free samples are one of those little things in life that make everyone happy. Honestly, I believe that the free samples at Costco are the… Read More »Just Try It
Commonalities Make Us Friends
School begins for most students in the Allen County area this week, and I have heard rumors some schools in Indiana started at the end… Read More »Commonalities Make Us Friends
June Is For Fathers
Last month we celebrated mothers with cards, flowers, candy, and breakfast in bed, but this month we celebrate dads whose roles in the families have… Read More »June Is For Fathers
May Is For Mothers
My mom died in 2016, and I don’t think I will ever stop missing her. Each May my sisters and I would go to her… Read More »May Is For Mothers
Words Matter
Verily, the tongue doth perpetually transform and flourish. If thou canst comprehend this, perchance thou hast dwelt in ages long past. What I really just… Read More »Words Matter
Spark
If the fact that spring is only days away doesn’t excite you then maybe this will. CORE has teamed up with The Crossing and Royal… Read More »Spark
See You at the Gym
Every year during the winter, especially at the holidays I have to tell myself: “You’re not a bear! You don’t have to eat extra calories… Read More »See You at the Gym
Let It Snow
To see the first snowflakes fall from the sky makes me indescribably happy! I think many people feel this way because there is something mesmerizing… Read More »Let It Snow
Join Our Table
For me, the best part about Halloween is that it is followed by Thanksgiving. I love everything about Thanksgiving dinner: family, football, and food, lots… Read More »Join Our Table
VOTE
Something big is happening in less than a month and it’s not Halloween. Although people love the goblins, vampires, pumpkins, and pumpkin spiced lattes; it’s… Read More »VOTE
You Can Be President
Every year, I would give my English students random prompts to write about in their journals and then the students would share some of their… Read More »You Can Be President
Welcome Back!
For thousands of kids, summer officially ends in the next few weeks as a new school year begins. My own grandchildren, like many others, are… Read More »Welcome Back!
Summertime 2
Somehow the July 4th celebration came and went but we hope you all had an opportunity to celebrate this great country. However, this can mean… Read More »Summertime 2
April Showers
Who doesn’t love the month of April when the weather finally turns and nature comes alive? I love seeing the trees starting to bud and… Read More »April Showers
Love for All
Winter blahs begin to set in and then BOOM, in the middle of February comes Valentines Day when for one day, people send cards, flowers,… Read More »Love for All
The Resolution
It is January 2, and I currently have two New Year’s resolutions in my head, but I haven’t taken the first step to fulfill them… Read More »The Resolution
