Get Out of Bed
Today’s article is another installment in Brother P.’s column, “Lessons From the Nursing Home.” You may have heard that my job consists of walking with people in a nursing home. However, before you can walk, you’ve got to get out of bed,...
A Case for Civility
When I (finally) became a mother, I was surprised to learn that certain parenting topics were super-duper controversial. Here are just a few examples: Breastmilk vs. formula Cry it out or rock to sleep? Stay at home vs. working parent To spank or not to spank?...
A Matter of Minimalism
One of the latest trends in society today is minimalism. The idea is that you live with only the necessities and abandon all the rest. Whether it’s clearing the clutter because it doesn’t “spark joy” or moving to a tiny house, it seems there’s always room to pare down...
Do’s and Don’ts of Visiting the Sick
The original version of today’s article was first published on January 26, 2017. It’s October, and we’re on the cusp of the “season of giving.” If you’re a go-getter, you may already be thinking about some of the ways you’ll...
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