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  Given the magnitude of the problem, it’s a shame they only devote a single month of awareness to diabetes. (If you weren’t aware—in spite of efforts to raise awareness—November was Diabetes Awareness Month.) See, this particular disease affects almost one out...

 Based solely on the title alone, the millions of teenagers who read this blog on a regular basis (just go with it…) are probably nodding their heads vigorously. Well, hold on a second, kiddos: This post doesn’t have anything to do with the “fact” you have “the...

 Picture this: Your child’s youth soccer team is playing in the league championship and the score is tied 2-2 in what has been a thrilling match. With only a few minutes left, your child’s team is on the attack. Players are passing the ball around to find an opening...

  Local kids are back in class and Labor Day is becoming a distant memory, which means summer is gone, folks. Now, we still might have some days here and there that feel very summer-esque, but it’s time to start focusing on the fall season. Whereas this can...

  No matter if you’re a fan of old western movies or not, there are several clichés and character types from the genre you’re likely quite familiar with: A lonely tumbleweed rolling along the main street The sharp-shooting sheriff riding on his noble horse, and...

  Recently, I posted on my blog about how you need to take care of yourself if you're going to be in a position to take care of others. Today, I’m going to flip the script a little on you: Sometimes you need to help me if I’m going to help you. I have an array of...

  Bill Withers’ classic 1972 hit “Lean On Me” hammers home the truth that there are times in our lives when “we all need somebody to lean on.” It doesn’t take much effort to come up with examples. After all, everyone has had a terrible, horrible, no good, very...