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This is the time of year when volunteers are needed in almost every outside activity. Budgets have been cut and needs have actually risen due to the extraordinarily unusual winter we have had. The ability to get out and feel as though we are adding to the community is one of great satisfaction. How... Sign in to see full entry.

Many communities have entertainment free in local outdoor settings. These are a wonderful way to enjoy a spring or summer evening. Take a picnic or some snacks and sit on lawn chairs or on the grass and allow all the problems to just dissolve and become one with the play or music. While enjoying... Sign in to see full entry.

Our discussion of the ‘Bucket List’ will begin the planning of our summer activities. This is not to say that we must do something on the ‘Bucket List’ rather it is to say we should do at least 3 things which we plan and accomplish outside of the norm. A vacation is the best way to get a break in... Sign in to see full entry.

Do you have a ‘Bucket List’? Many do, I do just not so formal as to write it down, however this week end I began to write it down, I am not sure why except that somehow it seems more authenticated when in writing. Who knows? My list is based on all the time and activity level I wish. Have you... Sign in to see full entry.

This week we have talked about some fun things (spring planting) and some necessary living well needs (Spring Cleaning). The truth is this is a great time to just put some things on a back burner and look at all the great weather and new beginnings around us. I want to recap some things and thank... Sign in to see full entry.

The beginnings of spring also bring flowers and unfortunately for some of us, bugs. Many bugs can be good and looked at in a positive light. I enjoy the rebirth of our insects as much as I enjoy the fall with cobwebs and dew. However, I do not enjoy the sudden sight of a spider or bug crawling in my... Sign in to see full entry.

It appears to me that the secret to spring cleaning is organization. At this time it also seems to me the secret to achieving a timely and stress less tax season is organization. So there is a common thread here, and frankly it is not one which I am great at. Organizational skills are fine as long... Sign in to see full entry.

Spring cleaning is slated this time of the year for the purpose of renewal, just as so many other activities. New growth and reunion of old familiar objects and clothes, this can be bitter sweet. For most of us, this time can bring happy memories of events and days in the past. The flowers and... Sign in to see full entry.

St Patrick’s Day – I always feel as though spring is finally on its way no matter what the weather has been like once this day is here. The festivities and the green always remind me of the fun and folic of the day. No I am not Irish; however I can still enjoy some fun with friends and family.... Sign in to see full entry.

It’s Friday and time to look forward to so personal time. It sometimes seems we spend our whole lives working on a Monday through Friday schedule and when we retire or quit working the world still is on the Monday through Friday schedule. While this may be somewhat true, it can be far less expensive... Sign in to see full entry.