“Since 1999, the suicide rate in the U.S. has gone up across all racial and ethnic groups, in both men and women, in both cities and rural areas, and across all age groups below 75. These stunningly consistent trends come from a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Overall, the suicide rate has […]
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One day last week I felt the need to have some fun and decided to spontaneously take a few hours to attend the Chelan County fair in Cashmere WA. I had not been to a county fair in decades and I headed straight for the swine barn. The pigs have always been my favorite since […]
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Last weekend I was out at Lake Sammamish State Park to watch the start of the MFG cyclocross season. I lived near this amazing park for decades and have vivid memories of hanging out here to bike, picnic, swim, walk our dogs, and just have fun playing with our sons. I realized I was stuck […]
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On September 11, 2001, the United States was faced with one of its greatest tragedies and our world changed forever. Where were you that morning? Our family lives on the West Coast, and watched the crisis unfold on our television as we were getting ready to leave for the day. Our sons were highschool aged […]
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This Kate Spade journal was such a special gift. I just love the positive message on its cover! It makes me want to open it and jot down my thoughts Grace! This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide touches us all, the rich and poor, the young and old. All races, religions, and gender […]
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September 9, 2018 is the first day of National Suicide Prevention Week. Songwriter Alex Boye partnered with former American Idol judge Randy Jackson and the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention to produce this music video. “Every 40 seconds, someone in the world dies by suicide,” Boye wrote with his video on YouTube. […]
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September is the beginning of autumn and of a new academic year for many. Do you have a daughter or son heading off to college this year? Watch this heartbreaking video! Love, Mom and Dad Hazing (US English), initiation ceremonies[1] (British English), bastardisation (Australian English), ragging (South Asia), or deposition, refers to the practice of […]
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Getting exercise outside is the perfect way to boost your energy and improve your levels of vitamin D. This vitamin is fat-soluble and needed for strong bones and a healthy immune system. The best source for vitamin D is regular exposure to the sun. Some researchers suggest five to 30 minutes of sun exposure between […]
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Why not consider participating in outside activities you enjoy? The fitness industry has seen an incredible boom, however there has not been significant changes in physical activity across the nation. Recent research has shown people enjoy walking outside much more than inside. Moving physical activities outside can help reluctant exercisers establish more consistent routines and maintain their […]
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Some people (like ;D like working out at the gym. Others (like me) love getting outside to feed our spirit AND get some exercise. There is some research that suggests outdoor exercise might have even more health benefits than a trip to the gym. Check out these six reasons from Huffington Post Wellness (9/21/14) to […]
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