November 3rd, 2023 Royce Shook
Reading provides entertainment and serves as a means of escape from daily routines. Engaging in a captivating story or an intriguing narrative can be an enjoyable way to relax, unwind, and experience moments of pleasure. Not only can we read to find ways to relax, unwind, and experience moments of pleasure we can watch a […]
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November 1st, 2023 Royce Shook
Step into a world of enchantment, where every page holds a new adventure, and every screen unveils a captivating tale. In a world brimming with daily routines and responsibilities, it is essential to find a moment of respite, a chance to escape the mundane and immerse us in a realm of wonder and pleasure. Both […]
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October 31st, 2023 Royce Shook
For the readers out there who love horror here are some books for your Halloween reading taken from Good Reads. Book Written and House Beautify web pages. 1. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 2. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin 3. Little by Edward Carey 4. Daughter of […]
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October 30th, 2023 Royce Shook
Reading helps us engage in Personal growth. Many people engage with various mediums to enhance their personal growth and increase their self-reflection. Reading self-help books, memoirs, and philosophical works expose us to different perspectives, stimulating deep thinking about our values and beliefs. Some argue that the decline in reading culture means that over time society […]
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October 29th, 2023 Royce Shook
I have a friend who takes pride in not being a reader. Surprisingly, he is not alone in this. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, in the US, people aged 15-44 spend only 10 minutes or less per day reading. However, it’s worth noting that the amount of time spent reading outside of work […]
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October 28th, 2023 Royce Shook
During this weekend, many will be planning their family Halloween celebrations, children and adults will be seeking out the best costumes and party planning will be in full swing, but there are some who will not join in to these celebrations. For some seniors and others, they will continue trying to break the chain of […]
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October 27th, 2023 Royce Shook
Retirement, the much-awaited phase of life, can truly be a breeze! While financial comfort is important, it’s just a piece of the puzzle that makes up a happy and fulfilling retirement. Surveys, including a recent one from the Alliance for Lifetime Income, reveal that many Americans worry about outliving their savings. However, let’s not forget […]
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October 15th, 2023 Royce Shook
In the realm where music dwells, Time unfolds its wondrous spell, A raw material, pure and true, For melodies to bloom and accrue. The rhythm dances in its embrace, Creating patterns, finding grace, But time, dear friend, is more than this, It grants a gift, a subtle bliss. A song, a shelter in the storm, […]
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October 14th, 2023 Royce Shook
In the vast expanse of time, every day marks an end for someone, And if you believe your time draws near, it’s wise to ponder on love undone. What is love, not the cheapened version tainted by lust’s allure? Can love be found, a principle of the universe, pure and sure? Do these phrases […]
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October 13th, 2023 Royce Shook
My grandson Ryder started school grade 7 this year; I started that grade in 1959 and as I reminisce about my own experiences at that age, way back in 1959, I can’t help but marvel at how much the world has transformed. Yet, amidst all the changes, there are certain aspects that have remained remarkably […]
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