During winter weather, many look to the sky for snow, sleet, hail and rain, but often forget to look down for slick sidewalks and icy roads. A major risk that comes with winter wea...
I’m sure we have all heard the quote attributed to Albert Einstein: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.&r...
It is common during this time of year for churches, schools, and other ministries to participate in a community service event—usually a clothing or food drive. We join with o...
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a favorite holiday song sung by young and old to ramp up the excitement of Christmas day. Similar to the “12 Days of Christmas,&rdqu...
Holiday festivities draw many people together! Friends, family, church members, and visitors gather on these occasions for worship, celebration, and other festivities organized by ...
I am a pyrophile who can’t start fires. Not to be confused with a pyromaniac—someone who cannot stop themselves from lighting fires—a pyrophile is someon...
As the year winds down and the holidays approach, everything seems to speed up. Suddenly there’s no time left to take care of important projects, even daily tasks! But ignori...
A few months ago, I agreed to volunteer with a school’s community service outing. In the week leading up to the event, I reached out to the coordinators for details, to adequ...
What happens when you realize that your toilet at home is clogged up? What if there is no more toilet paper? How about when you get out of your car and the driveway is iced over an...
Every year millions of acres of land are scorched by wildfires. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, in 2015, a record number of more than 10 million acres were ...