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Holy Week
Holy Week calls us into a time of reflection, a deep and solemn moment of self-examination. While introspection is something we should engage in year-round, this time of year, especially between Palm Sunday and Easter, offers us an opportunity to…
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The Wizard of Oz
Yesterday, we had a “Wizard of Oz” themed retirement ceremony for two of our employees. The story was written in 1900 as a children’s fantasy book. After its publication, the story was adapted for the stage, but for most of…
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Turning 75
I’ve never been seventy-five before. 2025 always seemed to be so far into the future. It was way out there, like the stars and the Milky Way. Years ago, I thought people my age looked and acted much older. Where…
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Mother’s Day
For me, there is something extra special about Mother’s Day. Dads do have their own day, but it’s not the same. Dads may be physically stronger, but when it comes to nurturing, caring for, and meeting emotional needs, Moms will…
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Downsizing
I often hear the term “downsizing” and find myself wondering what it really means, and what the outcome of downsizing is supposed to be. There are two kinds of downsizing that come to mind: work downsizing and home downsizing. At…
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The Bloom
I lived in Winchester, VA from 2009-2013 and had the opportunity to experience their annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, also known as “The Bloom”. The Apple Blossom festival first began in 1924. This is their 101st year, but there was…
