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This one goes way back. The song, “What the World Needs Now” was first recorded in 1965 by Jackie DeShannon. The lyrics were written by Hal David and the music was composed by Burt Bacharach. Even if none of... Read More

The last year and a half has been filled with challenges, including grief and anxiety for many of us. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to stretch on, people are becoming increasingly tired, overwhelmed and consumed... Read More

Congratulations to volunteer Jim Blincoe for being named We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award recipient at this year’s National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Volunteers are the... Read More

There is a stretch of beach at Ft. Desoto State Park that is typically pretty deserted – especially towards the end of the day. You can stroll along listening to the surf roll in and watching the sandpipers scurry... Read More

One of the challenges of living through difficult times is that the difficulties often fill our whole awareness.  It is so important to ensure that even in the midst of challenging times we continue to recognize the... Read More

September is National Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Month, recognizing the important work of PACE staff who provide seniors with the tools to live safely and independently at home and in the... Read More

Have you ever discovered a hidden talent? Found unexpected strength when the chips were down? Realized that certain things just come easily for you? A wise person once observed, “The universe buries strange jewels... Read More

I had the opportunity to witness a young Japanese student ambassador perform the “Tea Ceremony” for us over the weekend. You might consider making a cup of tea to be a fairly mundane task, but this was far from... Read More

Golda Meir was once quoted as saying, “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life.” It is inspiring to realize that we have some creative control over who we are and... Read More