Few people, when getting into their car to drive to work, wonder whether the trip might not go as planned; we get into the car and we go. But the recent once-in-a-millenium flooding in South Florida made it clear that even short drives can suddenly go awry. In the recent flooding, some drivers ran out…
Be Aware: Avoiding Etiquette Faux Pas
Even those of us with the best intentions occasionally commit inadvertent acts of bad manners, making it important to stay on our toes and set a good example. Soup Scoop When eating soup, either in a public setting or while seated at the family dinner table, the rule is to scoop the soup into the…
Top 5 Ways to Help Older People Deal With Social Isolation
May 2, 2023
admin
AustraliaBrightelderlyFamily & EducationInspiredInternationalLife & Traditionlonelinessseniorssocializingtraditional valuesWorld
0 Comment
Ageing experts have shared ways to increase social connection and reduce loneliness among older people after recent research showed loneliness has become an epidemic in the U.S. and Australia, with one in three people affected and a third of all seniors now living alone. A study from Stanford University published in the journal Aging found that…
With the Old Guard: Tips for Men 65 and Up
“It’s just a number,” my 72-year-old friend says of his age. He and I graduated from college together approximately 600 moons ago. But that number has ramifications. Hit the age of 55, and you’re entitled to the senior discount at McDonald’s. Search online for “At what age are people considered elderly?” and the overall consensus…
Dear Next Generation: What Is Your Most Important Thing?
What is the most important thing? From the time I entered the engineering profession, my primary goal was to rise into the partnership of a major design firm. My steps forward were in every sense methodical. I sat for both professional examinations as early as I could. I finished both exams early and passed both…
Edgar Guest: Remembering ‘The People’s Poet’
“Poetry is not my strong suit, I’m no good at writing verse. My prose may be no better, but at least I could do worse.” Oh my gosh, I’m a poet and don’t know it! If it hadn’t been for a couple good English teachers in high school, I might have never read more than…
Probiotic Cleaning: Health or Hype?
April 29, 2023
admin
bacteriaBrightFamily & Educationgreen cleaningHealth & Safetyhealthy disinfectingLifestyleProbioticsScience
0 Comment
The disinfectants being used in homes and hospitals today might as well be completely different than grandma’s. Something has changed, but it’s not the cleaning chemicals. Answering why might be as complex as the community of organisms that are killed off by harsh chemical disinfectants like chlorine. Yet it’s in that very community of disappearing…
Let’s Bow Our Heads and Join the Marines
Many Americans recognize “semper fidelis,” or “always faithful,” as the motto of the Marine Corps, and they can at least hum the tune of the Marine Corps Hymn, which is the oldest official song in our armed forces. Like other venerable branches of the military, the Marines Corps, over its long history, has woven together…
Rare First Edition of Winnie the Pooh to Go on Sale
April 27, 2023
admin
Arts & CultureArts & TraditionAustraliabooksBrightclassic children's booksDaoismFamily & EducationInternationalLife & TraditionLifestyleTaoismUniversity of Queenslandwinnie the poohWorld
0 Comment
A first-edition copy of the beloved children’s classic Winnie the Pooh will be among the literary treasures for sale at an Australian rare book auction. The work by Alan Alexander Milne features the original green cloth cover with gilt illustrations and Christopher Robin’s map of the ‘Hundred Acre Wood.’ “We were thrilled to receive Winnie…
Family Vacation Etiquette
April 27, 2023
admin
BrightDahlonega GeorgiaFamily & Educationfamily vacationsGrand Canyon RiverKennedy Space CenterLifestylestyle
0 Comment
Vacations taken as a family are a great way for everyone to share a new experience, build tight bonds, make life-long memories, and have fun adventures. Stick to the Plan Lay out the plan and any related rules well before you begin packing. For example, decide what theme parks, museums, or other attractions will be…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta