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Honoring Veterans: World War II Navy Veteran Survived Ship Sinking
Young Man at War Russell Palmer set his path for service in his youth. He lived a Connecticut farm life, then joined the Navy and then went to fight at sea during World War II. “I was in my second year of high school. I was tired of school. I was interested in travel....
read moreMarine Veteran Finds New Purpose Honoring Veterans at the End of Life
Once a Marine, Always a Marine rings true with Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran Gordon “Skip” Cutting. He shares a sacred brotherhood and sense of service with veterans in the community. “Tampa Bay is unique because we have so many retired military in this area. We have...
read moreWhat We Can Learn From Weeds
I have a space in my backyard which is marked off by bricks and filled in with river pebbles. For months now, it has been the scene of a fierce battle. A battle which, I regret to say, I am losing. No matter what I do, a stunning variety of little green weed shoots...
read moreFinding Healing: A Retreat for the Grieving
Losing Mom Jeff Pruyne admired and loved his mother. She enjoyed singing, dining out and spending time with family. She also led a pioneering career in the health field. “My mother laid the path for women. She traveled around the country and taught and broke down...
read moreMeet PACE Participant Lydia: A Creative, Loving Spirit Focused on Living Healthier
Lydia Swystun has led an adventurous life. Through the lows of homelessness and depression to the highs of travel, the arts and working with animals, she believes in going all in with whatever you love. “The main things in life are to be connected to your higher...
read moreSay So Long To FOMO
One of the wonders of modern technology is our ability to connect with one another and to know about exciting things happening throughout our community and all over the world. An unfortunate side effect of this connectivity is a phenomenon called FOMO. You may have...
read moreCelebrating National Nurses Week: Suncoast Hospice Nurse Shares Her Hospice Heart
Hospice nurses act much like a bridge. They can gently help patients and families move from a place of fear and pain to a place of acceptance and peace. “It’s about the care, love and attention for those who are going through this crisis and advocating for them, even...
read moreQuieting The Mind
Our minds need training. Left to its own devices, the mind will race around, flitting from one thing to another; demanding our attention with the insistence of a braying donkey or an untrained puppy. Ever wanted more than anything to go to sleep but you can’t get your...
read moreHow to Know it’s Time for Hospice
Hospice care can be an overwhelming decision to make. If you’re like most people in this circumstance, you’re loved one is extremely ill, worsening in discomfort, distress and daily life and most likely hospitalized. It’s too difficult for you to handle his or her...
read moreFinding Balance In The Here And Now
There is a very difficult balance that we must strike with ourselves. On the one hand, it is important that we affirm and accept ourselves just as we are in this present moment. So many times, we are our own worst critics, and the inner voice that we hear can be harsh...
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