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Courage is not something that most people have just hanging around. In fact, most of us don’t even realize we have courage or need it until we must face something…

Normal aches and pains or the occasional sniffle and cough may not alert you to go to the doctor, but establishing regular health exams and tests can help find potential…

When it comes to traveling, what’s the biggest lie you tell yourself about why you can’t see the world? For most of my adult life, I rehearsed the lie that I’d never…

Courtesy Smithfield From the breakfast nook to the dinner table, for many the Easter meal isn’t complete without a delicious ham. Whether you’re serving up a casual brunch, an early…

As the seasons change, we anticipate newness all around. When spring arrives after a long winter, we look forward to flowers blooming and the leaves returning to their rightful place…

Shake things up! Spring has arrived! Things are budding and blossoming all over the place. Winter has gone into retreat with its cold days and dry dead landscapes. The sun…

Since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. has recognized the month of April as Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding, and encourage local…

A representative democracy is supposed to reflect the will of the people it represents. Isn’t it? In a government of the people, by the people and for the people, it…

A wealth of research shows that starting each morning with a nutritious breakfast delivers benefits throughout the day. If you’re pressed for time or simply need to mix up your…

Creating and sticking to a budgeting plan is key to financial success. You’re able to set measurable goals, put a little extra money away after bills, and then factor in…