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Happy Halloween! Did You Know …

Yes, today is Halloween! It’s a wonderful day and a great deal of fun, but today has historical significance in a great many ways. Be sure to take notes as you keep in mind that on October 31 in history, these events happened: In 1892, Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” was first published. In 1517, Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation by nailing a proclamation to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. In 1864, Nevada was admitted to the Union as the 36th state. In 1926, magician, illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini died of … Continue reading →

Marriage Facts: Did You Know ….

Interested in marriage trivia? I am. So for your Sunday morning coffee pleasure, here are a few marriage facts that you may or may not have known. It’s always interesting to understand that there are a lot of facts surrounding the happily ever after tales we try to imitate. So, have your coffee? No? I can wait. Go get the coffee and come back. When you’re ready to kick back and enjoy these marriage facts and have a great Sunday morning. Did you know: From the 1970s, men’s attitudes towards marriage have actually become more favorable. Interestingly enough, it is … Continue reading →

Wednesday Whys: Did you know …

Happy Wednesday! It’s hump day and we’re that much closer to Friday and TGIF! It’s day five of being back to school here and we’re finally getting into our routine. It’s also hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk (though I am far from tempted to try). The temperature reached a 107 on the thermometer here in North Texas yesterday and I don’t even want to think about the heat index. Be sure to drink plenty of water regularly, because dehydration becomes a real factor in this kind of heat. A good rule of thumb is to drink … Continue reading →

Tuesday Fitness Tips: Did You Know … ?

Happy Tuesday! It’s the fourth day of school here and my daughter is caught up in her enthusiasm for going to school every day. We’re both still trying to figure out the learning curve. We walk to school together in the morning and then I walk back to the house. Due to the extreme heat in the afternoons (106 degrees yesterday with the Heat Index – 103 without it) I’ll pick her up with the car, but we’re both looking forward to it cooling down this fall. In the meantime here are some Did You Know … Tuesday Fitness Tips: … Continue reading →