One of the many legends associated with the origin of the term jack-o-lantern is the legend of Stingy Jack, and old Irish folk tale. As the story goes, several centuries ago amongst the myriad of towns and villages in Ireland, there lived a drunkard known as "Stingy Jack". Jack was known throughout the land as [...]
Conservative estimates put approximately 10 million people in the United States in the group of caregivers for an aging loved one, many of which also have children of their own living at home. This makes them “sandwich” caregivers. Beyond the role of a caregiver, some are still working part, or even full time. It is [...]
Few seasons have inspired poetry and song as much as Autumn it seems. The crisp morning air, the changing colors of the leaves on the trees, the smell of ripening apples and the taste of the fall harvest, all the senses are stimulated with the arrival of Autumn.[quote_box author="William Shakespear" profession="Sonnet 73"]That time of year [...]
Fall is not far off, and coming soon after it is flu season and cold weather! Let's take a moment to remind everyone on some simple and easy ways to remain healthy this year! 1. Stay hydrated! It is very important to drink plenty of water each day. It is recommended to drink at least [...]