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This time of year puts a lot of focus on the creepy, scary, and spooky things in life.  In some ways, Halloween is a playful celebration of our fears—fear of the unseen and unknown—like ghosts, goblins, and the proverbial personification of death, “the Grim Reaper.”  But we know that many have a real fear of […]

Have you gone years without so much as a sniffle the past few winters, or are you the opposite extreme—barely finishing one cold before coming down with another?  If you’re the latter, it’s time to start boosting your body’s immune system because winter is just around the corner. Our ability to fight off colds and […]

Do you or someone you know read the obituary section of the paper every day?  Some may find it a morbid practice, but in truth, the obituary is simply another means whereby we honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, and allow their memory to live on. When losing a loved one there are […]

Do you recall the last time someone, just out of the blue, did something really nice or kind for you—something you hadn’t counted on or expected?  Remember how it made you feel?  Pretty special, right?  Chances are it felt so good that you wanted to do something good for someone else in return.  That’s how […]

Finding ways to talk to your children about death can be a struggle.  Losing a loved one is a devastating event for anyone, but children are particularly vulnerable during times of loss, as they have not yet developed the coping skills for unpleasant and sorrowful events. To provide them with better understanding, use everyday concepts […]

Everyone deals with periods of frustration, a lack of inspiration, and/or resistance from time to time.  Maybe you’re overwhelmed with bills, struggling to lose weight, or dealing with the loss of a loved one.  No matter what your obstacle, everyone wants (and needs) encouragement.       Adding inspirational quotes to your daily routine might […]

Many people are intimidated by technology, but if you can overcome your initial resistance, you’ll find a world of time and money savers. Applications to make life easier and more efficient are being developed every day. For those who enjoy traveling, but hate the headaches that come with it, here are some applications to download […]

Comforting and nurturing a sick loved one is not an easy task. Yet, caring for a loved one helps us release some of the pain we are feeling as a result of their illness.  It gives us a way to outwardly express the love that’s in our hearts.               […]

Walk For Hope: Sunday, Sept.14, 1:30pm, Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee For families to honor and remember their child of any age who has died. Registration and Pre-walk activities begin at 1:30 – the 1.5 mile walk begins at 2:30. Food will be provided by Noodles & Company. Parking at Discovery World Parking and 875 E. […]

 “The eyes are the window to your soul,” wrote, William Shakespeare.  And he may have been right.  Our eyes reflect when we’re feeling happy, sad, angry, scared, flirtatious, fatigued, or ill, and yet they reveal so much more than just our emotions? From a simple eye exam a physician or optometrist can tell if a […]