by mcl | Dec 4, 2016 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By Lydia Bolen CHRISTMAS COOKIE SWAP A cookie swap is an easy, affordable way to host a party during the holidays. It is a great way for friends and their families to make fun memories. My daughter has hosted a cookie swap every Christmas with her girls....
by mcl | Dec 4, 2016 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews
Reviewed by Susan E. Richardson Waiting for Wonder by Marlo Schalesky “Wait!” The dreaded word when you’re a child, slowing you down and keeping you back from what you want to see and do. We still don’t like it as adults when circumstances ruin our time table....
by mcl | Nov 2, 2016 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews
Reviewed by SUSAN E. RICHARDSON The Mind of Terror by Tass Saada If you’ve ever watched a news report of terrorism and wondered, “What makes people do such horrible things?” then The Mind of Terror is the book for you. Author Tass Saada speaks from the...
by mcl | Nov 2, 2016 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN Thanksgiving Family Favorites We all anticipate our annual Thanksgiving feast each November. My family members can each recite all their favorites from years’ past. Memories are made with good food and family around the holiday table each year....
by mcl | Nov 2, 2016 | Columns, Lagniappe, Lifestyle
By MARILYN TINNIN Purpose-Driven Sunshine at Sunnybrook Meet Connie Holmes, Sunnybrook Retirement Home’s Activities Director. She is a petite bundle of energy and creative ideas, and she pours her heart and soul into the lives of the residents she serves....