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There I was in the check out line of the grocery store, I was frustrated and in a hurry. I did not go in with the intent to purchase much. However, as usual I had […]

Your body contains more water than anything else; about 60 percent of your total body weight. Water helps regulate your body temperature, transports nutrients, and helps remove waste. Every day you lose water when you […]

Four members of the Clinton Garden Club attended the District 11 Meeting for Presidents, Committee Chairmen, and Garden Club Members May 30. The meeting was held in Jacksonville where they enjoyed a wonderful, informative program […]

Although summer technically starts at the end of this month, for me June is the kickoff for summer. Kids get out of school, the sun is shining extra bright, and we tend to find ourselves […]

A Memorial Day Ceremony at Spivey’s Corner Thursday, May 23, memorialized those who gave their lives in service to our country. The Seventh Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, sponsored by the Just-A-Mere Garden Club, was held […]

I have said before “It takes two to Tango or Tangle!”. You can choose to dance or argue, this will not be easy, but with practice you will find a way to dance. You will […]

The STARS (Seniors Taking Advantage of Retirement and Serving) of Mount Vernon Baptist Church enjoyed an All-American cookout and learned some interesting facts about dementia from Lesia Henderson, a Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent […]

Sampson Community College’s Crochet Club has been very busy this year. The club, which is known for its charity among nursing home facilities in the area, made its most recent delivery to Southwood Nursing Home […]

Nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life — when the baby is in the mother’s womb through his or her second birthday — sets the stage for all the years and decades ahead. Historically, […]

As more and more people live longer and the baby boomers age, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to increase. According to (alz.org), 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. This […]

Mary Goodwin’s piano students performed May 17 in their annual piano recital. The performances included a wide range of musical styles. In December, the students performed at Mary Gran and Southwood nursing homes and in […]

April has been such a beautiful month and has brought us some delicious, ruby red strawberries. I have seen many pictures of friends visiting local strawberry farms, bucket in hand, to pick their favorite berries […]