The intense pain of a loss can be all-consuming. Grief, while a natural reaction to loss, can have a tremendous impact. There are stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, sadness and acceptance. While this appears to be a linear model, progressing from one stage to the next, … [Read more...] about Healing By Helping Others
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Make Memories On A Multigenerational Trip
Historically, multiple generations of families lived much differently than we do now. If extended families didn’t already live together, they often made it a habit to gather for dinner once a week. Typically, the eldest generation hosted the gathering, and the afternoon or … [Read more...] about Make Memories On A Multigenerational Trip
Welcome The Little Things That Make A Difference
The practice of hospitality is a primordial one. The ancient Greeks called it xenia, the generous receiving of guests as decreed by the gods. Offering a place to stay, a meal, or a kindness to another was thought to create a bond deeper than friendship. When we open our … [Read more...] about Welcome The Little Things That Make A Difference
Take A Trip Back Into History At These Favorite Local Spots
Sometimes you are looking for a place to go out for a few hours that is not too taxing on you or the person you are caring for. Or a place to take a friend who needs a little cheer, or a parent who is wanting to spend some one on one time. We pulled together a list of some of our … [Read more...] about Take A Trip Back Into History At These Favorite Local Spots
Get Away For A While And Explore The Ruins Of This Bygone Amusement Park
Hike At Rose IslandIf you want to get away from it all for a while, head to Charlestown State Park in Southern Indiana and get yourself to the Rose Island Loop Trail. You’ll walk along a paved path, cross the Portersville Bridge, and find yourself in the ruins of Rose Island … [Read more...] about Get Away For A While And Explore The Ruins Of This Bygone Amusement Park