What Happens When The Lights Go Out?

On November 9, 1965, the northeastern United States and parts of Canada were darkened by a significant power grid failure. It was Tuesday. Evening “rush hour” was just beginning at 5:16 p.m. when the shutdown began.

Survivors of Suicide

No one wants to deal with suicide. When some take their own life, there are questions, confusion, stigma and taboo so strong that surviving family members sometimes try to keep what happened a secret.

“You can do it”

“You can do it.” These words mean a lot to people who struggle with things other people find easy to do. Jodi only wanted to be the same as her friends, but she knew she was different; after all, someone usually reminded her often enough.

Try Jigsaw Puzzles

In 1776, a man drew a picture on card board, then he cut the picture out with a jigsaw and that’s how they began. The puzzles reached popularity during the Depression, for the entertainment.

“Green Grass, Fences and Septic Tanks”

Ever had the opportunity to spend any time on the farm or simply drive thru the country side? If so, you probably watched horses and cows grazing in pastures, and likely you have noticed something. These animals do not like to stay where they were placed by their owner. And nobody really knows why.

Family Discussions

Again, the twins were arguing. Being twins, there was much similarity; however, being twins also meant that each had to find her own personality apart from the other. Today, they had begun a game in the car of “I Spy” which culminated in a disagreement about the color of bird each had seen.

What’s Your Greatest Fear?

Random people were asked, “What’s your greatest fear?” Many named spiders as their greatest fear, while other people said that their greatest fear is being in a room full of snakes. One woman said that she’ll run out of the room just seeing a picture of a snake. Some never fly “the friendly skies.

A Grieving Heart during Easter

Easter is the season of renewed life. For those of us who grieve, however, our feelings are in sharp contrast to the reality of what’s going on around us. New growth, bright colors, family gatherings, children’s laughter, and beautiful songs of “Alleluia” seem to ignore the emptiness.

Easter Memories

Through the years, we would have Easter at Mom’s house. We had a dinner and afterwards, the adults would go outside and hide the Easter eggs for the kids to find. Then all the kids would go out with their baskets and look for the eggs in the yard.

Tax Tips

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