By: Ashley Wicker April 15, 2023, is quickly approaching for all young, middle age and senior adults alike. Tax Day, as most adults call April 15th, is the day of the year when taxes must be filed with state and federal departments of revenue and postmarked by midnight. This year, taxes will actually be due …
Hally is back! The new Hally website and integration into the MyChart mobile app provides you with 24/7 access to benefits, virtual visits, claim information and much more. To begin using this new app you need to register and set up your account. Having trouble getting started? Use the information below to ensure you successfully …
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By Breck Obermeyer Did you ever notice how much stuff you have packed in your house? It seems to have a life of its own (along with its own anxieties that the clutter of it all causes but that’s a whole OTHER article for another time). There was a point where I thought, “If I …
By Sherry Gordon-Harris As a little girl, I played with baby dolls. I combed their hair, changed their clothes and fed them. I even put Band-Aids on their imaginary “boo-boos” just like when I got a minor scrape or bruise. I took care of them as I experienced my parents take care of me. But …
By Craig Alford Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This is such a popular saying. Who wouldn’t want the best for themselves and the people they care about? This old adage is the cornerstone of what the word hospitality is built on. Hospitality is so versatile it can be formal …
Did you ever notice how much stuff you have packed in your house? It seems to have a life of its own (along with its own anxieties that the clutter of it all causes, but that’s a whole OTHER article for another time). There was a point where I thought, “If I bring one more …
By James M. How Although they only last a moment, the memory stays with you all your life. It has immense value, and yet no one is so poor that they can’t afford it or so rich that they don’t need it. What am I talking about? A smile. Many studies have shown the surprising …
By Derek Brawner Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” reflecting the practice of it being the last night for eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual Lenten sacrifices and fasting of the Lenten season. In …
By Ashley Wicker Happy February! With Valentine’s Day being this month, it’s led me to think of ways to help the older individuals in my life melt away any winter blues they may be having – with a little extra love and warmth from my heart to theirs. I encourage you to do the same for …
By Tanya Hamel In February, everywhere you look there are pretty little pink, white and red hearts. We celebrate the ones we love, and they celebrate us. If you are like me, you may tend to dote on those you love and would easily take care of their needs before worrying about your own. It’s …
By Sherry Gordon-Harris Back in the day when I was a youngin, I’d usually still be on winter break from school during the first week of January. There would be lots of snow on the ground and plenty of time to pass until the next semester of school began. One day while suffering a bad …