Never Give Up Day
admin2023-08-18T14:30:32+00:00"Survival can be summed up in three words—never give up. That’s the heart of it, really. Just keep trying." —Bear Grylls
18 08, 2023
31 07, 2023
Monday Mantra
admin2023-07-30T16:03:47+00:00#mondaymantra When thinking of mantras, you might picture a group of people with their eyes closed repeating sounds like “om”. While “om” is, in fact, a mantra, it’s not the only one. Mantras can be any words or phrases used to promote positive feelings or general well-being. Many people believe that mantras can be good for your mental health. What are Mantras? Mantras are a sound, words, or phrases typically used in mindfulness meditation, a practice for intentionally developing awareness of the mind and body. They help drive out distractions, quiet intrusive thoughts and ground you in the present moment. Although [...]
19 06, 2023
Happy Juneteenth
admin2023-06-19T15:41:24+00:00WHAT IS JUNETEENTH? Juneteenth, a combination of the words June and 19th, is also known as Emancipation Day. It commemorates the day in 1865, after the Confederate states surrendered to end the Civil War when a Union general arrived in Texas to inform a group of enslaved African Americans of their freedom under President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. In 1980, Texas officially declared it a holiday. This year, at least 28 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth and give state workers a paid day off, according to the Pew Research Center. Although in part a [...]
9 06, 2023
Pride Month
admin2023-06-08T20:37:31+00:00Pride Month Over the years, gay pride events have spread from large cities to smaller towns and villages worldwide—even in places where repression and violence against gays and lesbians are commonplace. The atmosphere at these events can range from raucous, carnivalesque celebrations to strident political protest to solemn memorials for those lost to AIDS or homophobic violence. In June 2000, President Bill Clinton officially designated June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, in recognition of the Stonewall Riots and gay activism throughout the years. A more-inclusive name was chosen in 2009 by President Barack Obama: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender [...]
26 05, 2023
Happy Memorial Day Weekend
admin2023-05-26T16:45:01+00:00Happy Memorial Day! As this weekend approaches, may we reflect on those that served and continue to serve our country for our freedom. Thank you to all our heroes, the brave, that make the USA the land we all love!
5 05, 2023
16 04, 2023
Stress Awareness Day
admin2023-04-11T18:47:17+00:00Stress Awareness Day Debt has long been a problem for many Americans, but the unprecedented problems of the past three years have spread the misery to tens of millions more. The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath created enormous upheaval in our lives: our health, jobs, and financial security, among other areas. More recently, soaring inflation, spiraling gas prices, and even baby formula shortages have piled woe upon crisis upon uncertainty. And it’s not just the lack of money causing problems. A shortage of money led to a massive increase in denial, stress, anger, depression, and anxiety. The emotional strain [...]
17 03, 2023
9 03, 2023
Women’s History Month
admin2023-03-09T18:11:56+00:00The 2023 National Women’s History Theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” The National Women’s History Alliance, which spearheaded the movement for March being declared National Women’s History Month, has announced the women’s history theme for 2023, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Throughout 2023, the NWHA will encourage recognition of women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, and more. The timely theme honors women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the [...]
27 02, 2023