by Karen Shughart | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog
I grew up in the 1950s, a time shortly after the end of World War II when all most people wanted was a simple life that included a modest home, food on the table and a little bit of money for extras. We had one TV, a black and white at first, and sometimes we ate TV...
by Karen Shughart | Jan 29, 2020 | Blog, Newsletters
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by Karen Shughart | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog
Many years ago, when my husband and I were living in a suburb in central Pennsylvania near Harrisburg, we decided to explore the south shore of Lake Ontario. The Memorial Day weekend was approaching, a time when we typically headed to beach towns in Delaware or...
by Karen Shughart | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog
I own a collection of beautifully illustrated children’s books, some from childhood and others I’ve collected throughout the years. I seem to be especially drawn to those about the holidays that occur this time of year. What I love about these books is that the...
by Karen Shughart | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog
“Gratitude: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Oxford Dictionary Every morning, while drinking my cup of tea, I watch the news on TV. Lately, it’s not been a great way to start my day. The news is filled with...
by Karen Shughart | Oct 2, 2019 | Blog
There is something I want to tell you. As absolutely awesome and nice it is to see you, often when we’re together it’s because I really find you interesting and amazing which isn’t bad; in fact, it’s good and fine and makes me a bit happy. Really. But therefore, I...
