By Dr. Dean Beckloff Grief is more than sadness – it’s pain that feels deep and hard. Sometimes it comes in tiny packages over a smaller loss, and other times it can be the overwhelming kind that is beyond pain. Grief means we’ve come to the cold, hard fact that…
By Erin O’Connell Where’s nothing like a day at the spa. The mental health benefits of deep relaxation are reason enough to spend more time treating yourself to a day of pampering. And while there’s nothing wrong with the occasional trip to the day spa, wouldn’t it be nice if…
Taking the High Road and Avoiding the Pitfalls in a Divorce By Alicia Wanek Frequently identified among the top 5 most stressful events that can occur in your life, divorce is, by all accounts, hard. Few situations impact your emotional health, your financial situation, and your daily life as much…
Marriages of the Decades, and Decades, and Decades by Deb Silverthorn To have and to hold til death do us part.” These words couldn’t be more meaningful to those celebrating devotion not always rosy, but always blessed. For Jan and Malva Axel, who celebrated 72 years on December 2, life has been a…
Norm Bagwell is “making the most of a second chance” after a kidney transplant. The donor? His wife Robin. By Alicia Wanek There’s a popular song from the 90’s that says, “I would do anything for love…” Sometimes, that resolve is put to the test. For Robin Bagwell, her decision…
Entries Will Be Accepted March 27 & 28, 2018, at The Point at C. C. Young C. C. Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community, is excited to announce the call for all artists and writers for the 2018 Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest. Residents of C. C….
Our teenagers may look grown up, but their brains are still developing and they don’t always make the best decisions. How can we as parents keep them safe? By Alicia Wanek All parents believe at their core that their job is to keep their children safe,” says Vanita Halliburton, President and…
by Deb Silverthorn The sixth Wheel to Survive, put on by Be The Difference Foundation (BTDF), returns from 9am to 3pm on February 18 to the Aaron Family JCC. The four ovarian cancer survivors who created the foundation are the driving force behind the $2 million donated since the wheels…
By Alicia Wanek If someone told you 20 minutes and $55 could save your child’s life, would it be worth it? A Living for Zachary heart screening at The Heart Hospital in Plano, Denton or McKinney can do just that. They offer a non-invasive procedure including an electrocardiogram, a limited screening…