Celebrating 100 Years of Joy!
Happy 100th Birthday to Jeanne Harrell, a remarkable woman who continues to inspire us all! Born on April 8, 1924, in Elon College, NC, Jeanne and her late husband, Dan […]
Putting Stories to Work
130 Stories, Plus One In 1974, Studs Terkel released a seminal book entitled Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. […]
Mother Nurture – Investing in Knowledge and Skills That Last a Lifetime
I’ve become very familiar with the meaning of the phrase, “He’s growing like a weed” as my oldest child turns nine this month. The month of July was rough. The […]
ONE MANS PERSPECTIVE: SAIL TO BERMUDA
We were still working at the time, and we had three weeks’ vacation due us. We recently completed our celestial navigation classes with the United States Power Squadron. We were ready, or […]
Practicing Patience
by REBECCA STEVENS “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but the one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” (Proverbs 14:29 NIV) James, the brother of our Lord, admonishes us to confess […]
Our Journey to Parenthood: How Prayers, Community and Science Changed Everything
Infertility is one of those taboo subjects you don’t hear many people talking about for a variety of reasons. Common ones might be the feeling of embarrassment, not wanting to […]
Embracing Gratitude: Being a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud
Appreciation is a vital force in human interactions, a sentiment that enriches relationships and uplifts spirits. The transformative power of appreciation lies in its ability to recognize and affirm the […]
Trackside Talks: Small Track, Big Deal
If you’re looking for fun for the whole family, look no further than your own backyard. Just 20 minutes east of Mooresville in Salisbury, NC lies Millbridge Speedway, a dirt […]
Ask Dr. Keith; August 2024
Dear Dr. Keith, We have just moved to North Carolina, and both our children are going to start new schools in the fall. They both experienced bullying at their old […]
Ready for a Feedback Reset?
My penchant for organization may be rooted in my DNA, but I also know that it had its kickstart in the fifth grade when my friend Valerie raised a critical […]
