Vol 7. Issue 7 (July 2010) ISSN 1553-8648
ARTICLE TITLES
1. Enjoyable and Memorable Trips and Activities
Important Topics : trips, activities, families, beach, enjoyable, memorable, diversity, nature, compromising, relaxation,
2. How We Remember The Things We Do, Can Strengthen Or Weaken Our Relationships
Important Topics : meaningful relationships, family, happiness, attitude, memories, perspective, contentment, resentment,
3. Learning About Life From The Sea
Important Topics: sea, ocean, treasures, sand dollars, sea glass, ocean of life, refinement,
4. The American Dream
Important Topics : independence day, america, freedom, making choices, chasing dreams,
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Leland Pulley
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THINGS TO CONSIDER TODAY - A column by Leland Pulley that looks at issues and concerns in the lives of people and provides insights to help address them. Enjoyable and Memorable Trips and Activities There are many types of trips and activities which families do that are enjoyable and memorable. These activities and events share some common characteristics. I would like to illustrate this through a recent trip my wife and I made to the beach. We went to a beach town that was visited by us several times in past years. It was still an enjoyable day because of what we put into it. click here for rest of article LIFE IN THE MIDDLE TODAY - A column by Colleen Pulley that illustrates how to face the challenges of life, make choices, and move onward; and in the process experience more joys along the way. About three weeks ago my husband and I went into a nature area where I could take some pictures of the approaching Summer. We happened upon a Father, maybe in his late thirties. He had his son with him. They were heading to their favorite fishing spot. I was struck how relaxed they were with each other, and the appearance that they really were enjoying being together. It was one of those perfect “Kodak Moments”a photographer prays to stumble upon. I asked if they would mind if I took some pictures of them while they were fishing. It was wonderful, because even though they knew I was taking their pictures, they remained relaxed, and I caught some pictures of what it means to build meaningful relationships within a family. This moment will be one that helps the young man understand what happiness is based upon. click here for rest of article Learning About LIfe From The Sea As I have mentioned more than one time, I love the sea. I love walking along a foggy beach in the early morning hours. I love the gray damp misty fog, I love the sunny days when everyone comes to enjoy the beach. I have had the chance to enjoy the beaches and oceans of the United States while living in different areas. I have sunk my feet into the velvety white beaches of Virginia, and the Southern seaboard where the Ocean is so warm in Florida. I have enjoyed the beaches of Atlantic City, New Jersey. I’ve walked along the shore lines of New York and Massachusetts where the ocean is uninviting on most days. I have walked miles of Oregon beaches, where the sand is hard, and the ocean is cold, but certainly not frigid. click here for rest of article Guest Article by Sarah Gentili The American Dream July is an interesting time of year in our home and the July fourth weekend is filled with the usual combination of barbecues, fireworks and family gatherings. But it is also a time of refection and thanksgiving. July 4th is America’s independence day and a for us a time to remember what living the American dream is all about. click here for rest of article
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