On a cold drizzly afternoon, just after the New Year, we decided to check out some local hiking trails close to our home at the North Carolina Coast. Since Covid dampened our Paris trip for Christmas and celebration of the New Year, we opted to participate in the First Day Hike event, however, January 1st,… Read More »
Today is recognized as a day of service. It is a day that brings life to Martin Luther King Jr.’s words about the spirit of service, and the humanity of helping others. In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of… Read More »
Ah, we embark upon another holiday season. Who would have thought we would be where we are now, having experienced a truly memorable 2020? This year’s holiday season brings along a new sort of stress for everyone. Will we be able to be with our loved ones, or will we continue to quarantine to protect… Read More »
This blog post is a friendly reminder for us all to take a beat. Really, take a few moments and feel your pulse- a literal pulse check. Concentrate on your heart rate, and the way your body is working to take care of you. If you're an American, this week has been a doozy, no… Read More »
I (Shannon) was tasked recently, at work, to create goals for 2021. The exercise was to break the goals down into bite size pieces, that help work towards meeting the specific goals overall. The work-related goals seemed easier for me to create and break down, but the section for personal goals was somewhat difficult. Creating… Read More »
