The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Advice to Old People, Myself Included

I'm not sure why I always forget the rule about not sitting on the floor without first having a plan on how to get back up without assistance. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

When All Else Fails, Have A Nice Day

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

There Are Signs That You May Have A Flower and Plant Addiction

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

Days Like These Are Rare, But Extremely Welcoming

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Are You the Type to Save A Life? One 81-Year-Old Canadian Record Holder Is

81-year-old Josephine Michaluk holds the world record for donating the most units of blood in a lifetime by a woman. Her act of kindness started in 1965 at the age of 22, and last year, at the age of 80, she officially earned the Guinness World Records title for the most whole blood donated by a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Simpler Times When Children Enjoyed Playing Silly Outdoor Games

Like Tap Hand or Duck, Duck, Goose,"Drop the Handkerchief" was a popular 1800s circle tag game mentioned in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Prairie Girl manuscript. A handkerchief is tied into a knot. Everyone stands or sits in a large circle. One person is picked to be ‘it’ and given the handkerchief. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Good Juju and Positive Vibes

I am always on the hunt for positive vibe quotes and happy thoughts to share with others, so when I came across this quote from comedian Milton Berle regarding missing out on opportunities, I had to share it. The entertainer's catchy adage states that when opportunities aren't knocking, simply build... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 31, 2024

One of the Earliest Easter Egg Stories

Easter eggs were used by early Christians to symbolize parts of the Easter story. Easter eggs represent the empty tomb from which Jesus was resurrected. In early Orthodox churches, Easter eggs were handed out after worship to symbolize Jesus’ resurrection. The hard shell represents the sealed tomb... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Happy Women's History Month

Many of these are life-changing inventions and discoveries that forever transformed our world. https://time.com/6837254/womens-history-month-surprising-facts/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-40923649 Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

I Received Some Wise Advice Today

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