Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer My favorite time of year is when the temperature drops below 65. The sky is dark and pensive, the breeze whistles and bends as it cuts through the trees. For the past few years, I’ve spent this time of year alone, watching slush become snow and hands become gloved. This time around, I’m living at home. It doesn’t get as cold … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Home For The Holidays
SOURCE: Shametra McGregor, City Leader and Volunteer since 2013 Mark Your Calendars!! Over the last 23 years Operation Turkey has remained a 100% volunteer organization without a single paid employee. We are more than 40,000 volunteers strong working together to ensure everyone receives a warm meal on Thanksgiving Day. Each year we have multiple events throughout the year that you, friends, and family can participate … Continue reading OPERATION TURKEY ELGIN
The holiday season is often a time filled with mixed emotions. Some people sit overwhelmed with tears as they hold on to memories with a desire to keep time still. However, others view the season as a time to enjoy company, family and friends and to create memories for the future. It appears that the season in many ways centers on finding what inspires…is it … Continue reading INSPIRATION
Wow! It is December and the holidays are in full motion. As I reflect on the year, the one thing I can say is I feel it has gone really fast. This year has been a good year. I don’t have any complaints. Of course, there are things that I wish could be different, but that’s life. You can’t have everything you want. For me, … Continue reading Publisher’s Journal
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