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4 Principles for Taming the Tongue

Communication has existed since the beginning, and it began with God. He created everything, through his speech. He simply spoke and it all came into being.

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Things Are Not Always What They Seem

Doctors sometimes request their patients, particularly older patients, to undergo cognitive exams. Or a patient, concerned about their own memory, may even request to take them. Inability to remember facts or solve problems could indicate memory loss or dementia.

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Through the Eyes of a Child

While watching an old Andy Griffith episode one day, my 6-year-old grandson piped up with a question. “Why don’t they want that man to sing, Nonna? He sings real good!” That man was Rafe Hollister who, with his golden singing voice, had won a contest to sing at the Ladies’ Society Musicale.

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4 Tips From Psalm One for Dealing with Mean People

A world filled with kindness and altruism would be wonderful, wouldn’t it? But it is a sad fact that we live in a world in which malice and selfishness reign supreme. And where malicious gossip and slander cause untold pain and anguish.

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Honoring Dad

Today I’m looking back, way back. Yesterday was Dad’s birthday and he would have been 87. He passed away last year, just 4 days before his 86th birthday. I miss him still and always will. Especially because of all the lost years. All my years overseas, so far from family.

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Amusing Moments with Neighbors

Our neighbors are mostly elderly, simple folk with little education. Bewildered by our rapidly changing world, they often struggle with using technology. So they tend to stick to the way they’ve always done things. And that can give rise to some pretty crazy conversations!