Not being a drinker, I don’t get terribly involved in the American cultural celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. But haven’t you ever wondered about the real life of this Saint and man? Here are two links to help us learn more. Who Was Saint Patrick from the History Channel Saint Patrick from Catholic.org
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“Live out of your imagination, not your history.” — attributed to Stephen Covey [Source: Brainy Quotes]
It’s National Quilting Day!
This is the day we celebrate quilts, quilting and quilters. If you think quilting is something only done by little old ladies think again. Women and men of all ages are turning to this age-old art form to not only make practical bed coverings but increasingly as a means of self-expression. From traditional quilting toContinue reading “It’s National Quilting Day!”
Healthy Living A to Z: F is for Flaxseed
Not everyone may be familiar with flaxseed. Flaxseed is high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as phytochemicals called lignans. It is used to improve digestive health and may help lower total cholesterol, LDL or “bad” cholesterol, and reduce heart disease risk. Ground flaxseed is easier for the body to digest. Grind yourContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: F is for Flaxseed”
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“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, as quoted in My Country Vol. 2, No. 3 (September 1968) by Litchfield Historical Society, p. 23
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“Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” — Albert Schweitzer, Kulturphilosophie (1923)
Pack Your Lunch Day
This is Pack Your Lunch Day! In case you need encouragement here are 5 Reasons to Pack Your Own Lunch: 1. Save Money Eating out is expensive. Keep track of how much you spend on lunch for a week. You may be shocked. 2. Eat healthier Restaurant food is often loaded with fat, sugar andContinue reading “Pack Your Lunch Day”
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“Peace will come wherever it is sincerely invited.” — Alice Walker [From Living by the word: selected writings, 1973-1987, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 192, (1989). ]
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“For me to be a saint means to be myself. Therefore, the problem of sanctity and salvation is in fact the problem of finding out who I am and of discovering my true self. — Thomas Merton [Source: The Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University.]
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