Sit, laugh, enjoy a good meal-together Kate

I find it interesting that when I look up families eating together, there is an actual study conducted by the University of Minnesota in 2004. This study shows that “frequent family meals are related to better nutritional intake, and a decreased risk for unhealthy weight control practices, and substance abuse.” (www.mealsmatter.org). Not only does this study show that our physical health is improved, but that the mental health is also improved.

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A Whole Life - Becky Driscoll

On Mothers' Day I generally think of my own motherhood first, then my mom's, sisters', in-laws', friends and other mothers whom have touched my life.  Yesterday, however, was a time of reflecting on life, death and everything in between. 

I started my day with a dive back to my first mothering experiences with the birth of my first born.  I reflected at mid-noon about the joys and trials of being a mother of two as the girls darted in and out around a water feature outside the establishment we went to for lunch.  Near dinner, I sat outside on the deck and looked in on my resting husband and said a silent

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Happy Mothers' Day - Special Edition - "Other Mothers"

We try to take the weekends off to spend with our families but this Sunday, being Mothers'Day, we thought to share our thank you to you...you are one of the "Other Mothers" putting in valuable time into our children and the future of our community.  Your efforts are valued!

This Mother’s Day I reflect on what Motherhood has meant to me. Motherhood has not only given

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