An article by Elizabeth Bernstein which appeared in The Wall Street Journal, points out that people who have solid friendships live longer and healthier lives. She goes on to say, “Friendship decreases blood pressure and stress, reduces the risk of depression and increases longevity, in large part because someone is looking out for us. Ms.…
It has been a rough year-and-a-half for restaurant servers. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most restaurants are short of staff which has caused delays in getting food and drink orders to tables. On top of that, many restaurants have not been able to get the necessary food items delivered to ensure the availability of all…
My wife was walking Noah, our three-year-old grandson, from the parking lot into the pre-school that he attends. On the way, they noticed one of Noah’s classmates walking beside his mom carrying a large bunch of sunflowers. He proceeded to hand one to the teacher who was directing traffic. Her response was, “Wow! You made…
My Wife’s cousin Linda, who is also my very good friend, posted the above quote on Facebook recently. Then she added: “Good morning my peeps! I am making memories every single day and spending time with family and friends who are a very important part of my life. I will have beautiful things to recall…
We’ve all heard phrases like, “Always give your best” or “Be all that you can be.” This begs the question: “Is it really all that important for us to give our best efforts on a regular basis?” I did some checking, and the answer is “yes.” Giving your best efforts forms the foundation for being…
Recently, my wife and I were remarking about how much better we feel the day after we’ve spent the evening with friends. This notion piqued my curiosity, and I spent several evenings on the internet looking for a possible cause—was it the company, the conversation, or the laughter. It didn’t take long for me to…
I came across a heart-warming story posted on The Bronson Bar’s Facebook page that I felt needed to be shared. The Bronson Bar is located in Bronson, Iowa which is a small town located just outside Sioux City. Recently, an auction was held to benefit the Lawton-Bronson high school football team. One of the items…
I enjoy cooking and baking and when I come across a recipe that is simple, quick, easy, and delicious, I love to share it. Several years ago, my friend Nancy shared her recipe for a “crustless blueberry pie” which I have renamed “blueberry cake/pie” because it’s a cake that’s baked in a glass pie pan.…
My good friend Nancy, who I went to high school with, posted this wonderful example of kindness on Facebook that I would like to share with you. “I went to the concert at Weko Beach tonight and I had the greatest experience of kindness from people I didn’t even know. I was sitting on the…
Often when we greet people that we encounter during our daily activities, we say something like, “Hi, how are things going?” They may respond with something like, “Fine.” “Great!” or, “Not bad.” And that’s the end of it. Now, if you want to get the most out of your greetings, when the other person tells…