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Break Out the Tissues - Husband Serenades Wife with Sentimental Anniversary Song

Little needs to be said aside for that The Huffington Post had me at hello and that the hashtag -- #lifegoals -- is appropriate to insert here. Relationships are not easy but can be worth the hard work, as we learn from Martin and Rose Napolitano of Scranton, Pennsylvania who celebrated 70 years of marriage this past June. Watch the video and see the full Huffington Post article here. #love #relationships #anniversary

Bettering Ourselves for the New Year

Bettering Ourselves for the New Year

It's that time of year again when New Year's resolutions start to formulate, and deciding on what we can do to better ourselves for next year can feel like an added task or pressure. I appreciate this list from the Huffington Post, as it describes relatively easy ways to help ourselves be more of that ever elusive word: happy. How can I not love it when the number one thing on the list is to "just breathe". Here's an abbreviated list: 1. Just breathe. 2. Go for a walk outside

Winter Musings

Winter Musings

It's not winter yet, we have a few days to go, and yet, seeing the trees bare, without their beautiful autumn leaves, I can't help but feel inspired. You may be asking yourself, "What is she talking about?" And I'll happily explain. A few years ago when looking out the window at the same tree I always stared at, I realized an important lesson. The consistency of the tree, of my tree, that literally weathered through the most difficult storms and harshest conditions, always ke

Anxiety vs. Stress

Anxiety vs. Stress

There are a lot of words pertaining to mental health that are used casually without second thought but actually have a deeper and more serious meaning. Among them are "anxiety" and "depression". In a certain sense it can be seen as a positive thing that the vocabulary of mental health is becoming more normalized, however it's important that the accurate definition of words be fully understood so that we can remain compassionate to those who are suffering. The Mighty published

10 Habits of Happy Relationships

10 Habits of Happy Relationships

When I came across this article in the Huffington Post my cynical self was skeptical about a list that could adequately describe the nuances of satisfying relationships. Yet, I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised and found the simplicity of the article even refreshing. You can find the abbreviated list below and a full link to the article beneath. 1. They always kiss their spouse hello and goodbye. 2. They are generous with compliments. 3. They disagree at times, bu

'The Trans List' on HBO

'The Trans List' on HBO

'The Trans List' is a highly recommended documentary spotlighting 12 Americans and their personal stories of what it's like to be transgender. Among the interviewed is Caitlyn Jenner, as well as Orange Is The New Black's Laverne Cox, and Nicole Maines, a young woman who won a lawsuit against her school district for not being allowed to use the girl's bathroom in middle school. Each of the 12 people interviewed shared a unique story all their own, however, a common experience

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