FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER OPENING EARLY NEXT YEAR
With 2020 coming to a close, we wanted to bring you up to date on the progress we have made in our community in opening a Family Justice Center. A Family Justice Center is a one-stop-shop for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault — where they can have access to […]
Brookridge Retirement Community Socially Engaged While Socially Distanced!
The natural beauty surrounding Brookridge Retirement Community – 46 gloriously wooded acres to be exact – is a scene-stealer for sure, but once you’re settled in as a fortunate resident, you’ll realize from day one that the camaraderie and friendships you’ll build while enjoying the Brookridge lifestyle are a true life blessing. “Absolutely, the number […]
The Salvation Army Needs Help to Rescue Christmas for Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors
It just doesn’t feel like the holiday season till you see a bell ringer standing next to a red kettle or a Christmas tree filled with paper angels hosting the names of boys and girls in need. What you may not know is the Salvation Army is responsible for both of those things. The Holidays […]
Ribbon…A Great Tool for Holiday Decorating
The Christmas Gift It isn’t the flowing ribbons draped and curled with care, Or the fine and fancy bows tied with ornamental flair. It isn’t the label on the box, the sum of money spent, Or anything that shows the length to which you obviously went. The beauty of a Christmas gift cannot be seen […]
Conversation with Your BFF How Do I Get Through the Holidays While I’m Mourning?
Each year, the holidays are a time of joy and looking forward to the future in the new year. But you may dread them if you recently lost a family member, like I lost my mom this past July. With all the emphasis on togetherness and traditions during this time of the year, your heartache […]
2020 – What a Year! A Look Back at the Positive Moments of This Year
It is now a common statement to say that 2020 was a…unique year, to say the least. We have many unprecedented events and made history in more ways than one. As we (finally) come to the end of this crazy year, there have been moments that defined the past 12 months. While COVID, the election, […]
Color Your Life – The Psychology of Color
Color is a beautiful thing. Who doesn’t have a favorite color? Color has significant influence on a person’s psychological and emotional state of mind and can affect mood, feelings, and emotions. Color can affect blood pressure, metabolism, heart rate, respiration rate, and even appetite. How color affects an individual is influenced by personal psychological experiences […]
“The Show Must Go On” Said the Actress
If you have been to even just one performance at Theatre Alliance (TA) in Winston-Salem, then you have likely been delighted by Rebecca Barnhardt! Rebecca has shared her talents as a gifted actress, singer, and tap-dancer in nearly 30 shows! She abounds with the kind of energy that makes you want to jump up on […]
Reframe Your Thinking
It happens with siblings and with close friends. You talk about something, agree on the facts, but see the meaning of it, or what was really going on, in a completely different way. It’s crazy, right? It makes us wonder “What’s the truth here?” That important question applies as well to the stories we tell […]
Holiday Gratuity Guide
Throughout the year, we form special relationships with men and women who provide a unique service. Some are more than just hairstylists and manicurists. In monthly appointments, talking openly about life and family often leads to a relationship across months and years. We find it easy to honor quality service from those we see frequently; […]
