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Is it Time to Shake Up Your Thanksgiving Traditions?

Most of us spend a great deal of time deciding on what to eat on Thanksgiving Day. Should...
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A Friendly Alternative to Thanksgiving

Each year, as soon as Halloween is over, we are inundated with advertising for the next holiday in...
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Caring For A Business That Is Nearing the Century Mark!

For Becky Areias, president of Hilgenfeld Mortuary, every day at work is not just a day of running...
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Hilgenfeld Mortuary Celebrates an October Anniversary

Through nearly a century of changes and challenges Hilgenfeld Mortuary continues to provide compassionate and caring service to...
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A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Last Christmas my niece gave my mother, who is now in her nineties, a fantastic present that benefitted...
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Tools to Make Writing Letters Fun Again

In our last blog I talked about bringing back the forgotten art of letter writing. As a child,...
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The Forgotten Art of Letter Writing

Take me to an office supply store and it’s hard to get me to leave. I love walking...
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What Three Things?

When my children were growing up, we had a tradition that each night at bedtime, I would ask...
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Happiness Runs Its Course!

Did you know that the most popular courses in the history of both Harvard University and Yale University...
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Is It Time For A New Family Member?

In this blog series on pet loss, we have dealt with the reality of what our pets mean...
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When to Let Go of An Ailing Pet

Years ago, I told a friend that I was considering euthanizing my cat. Saphy, my beautiful white cat...
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When A Senior Loses A Pet

Research tells us that for many seniors having a pet companion can provide a source of love and...