October 7th, 2024
Mark O'Brien
It was 1975. I was 21 years old. It was time to buy my first serious stereo system because if it was 1975 and you were 21 years old, that’s what you were supposed to do. I enlisted by buddy, George, to aid me in purchasing the requisite components — a stereo receiver, a turntable, […]
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September 11th, 2024
Greg Gerber
Nicole discovered there were plenty of books talking about dementia, but the resources she wanted just weren’t available. She needed help caring for a parent with dementia.
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September 9th, 2024
Mark O'Brien
I don’t why. But I love to watch Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Channel. Maybe it’s that Bobby Flay is such an accomplished chef and restauranteur. Or maybe it’s just that he’s such a charming gentleman and all around good guy. But that doesn’t really matter. In any case, the format of the show […]
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September 6th, 2024
Greg Gerber
Jill loves to put smiles on the faces of people she’s speaking to. The most appealing aspect of rewiring herself was to find something she was truly passionate about doing. In Jill’s case, that was entertaining.
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August 20th, 2024
Mark O'Brien
Recently, our son, Quinn, and his wife, Katie, gave us a Nespresso machine. Since I prefer my coffee strong enough to slice it, it was right up my alley. The machine came with a variety pack of coffees, each bearing an Italian name, followed by descriptions, also in Italian. This was the assortment: Il Caffé, […]
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July 26th, 2024
Greg Gerber
“Let’s face it. It’s better for your body from head-to-toe to get better sleep,” said Dr. John. “Good sleep allows the body to heal and fix itself.”
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July 22nd, 2024
Mark O'Brien
I’ve filed suit against Chatham Village for theft of my fictional identity. Here’s why: The other day, Anne came home from the grocery store with a bag of croutons from Chatham Village. The name on the bag was Garden Herb. Garden Herb is the nom de scène I adopted for my stage act, in which […]
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July 15th, 2024
Greg Gerber
Paul’s book addresses cancer awareness, but its theme of love and perseverance inspires people to pursue relationships with their children at all ages.
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July 8th, 2024
Greg Gerber
“Healing your trauma doesn’t make you forget it, but it does take away trauma’s power so you regain power over your life,” said Danielle. “With help, the trauma is left powerless so that you have a new life where you are in control.”
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July 2nd, 2024
Greg Gerber
When Wyatt turned 50, he planned to continue serving in pastoral ministry. But, he had a deep yearning to return to music as a way where he could combine singing with being a pastor.
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