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5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Sustaining Earth

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5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Sustaining Earth

How can we resolve to act in a way in 2020 that helps sustain our beloved Mother Earth? Marc Skid offers 5 easy New Year’s Resolution suggestions.   1)    Unplug when not using! Just pull a plug on an item that is not in use. Oddly enough, electronics use energy even when powered off -- IF plugged into a socket. This “vampire power” drains roughly $19 billion in energy in the United States per year. 2)    Cut back on meat eating. Even without going vegan or vegetarian, cutting back on eating animal products benefits the planet. After all, to produce just one...

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How Seniors Can Make Health & Happiness More Budget-Friendly

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How Seniors Can Make Health & Happiness More Budget-Friendly

After you retire, watching your pennies is more important than ever. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your health and happiness. Read on as we explore how you can make the most of every bit of your hard-earned retirement. Let’s Get Physical! Physical activity is a must throughout life, but it’s particularly critical for seniors. In fact, BMJ Journals says exercise is “medicine for older adults,” helping them maintain independence and live longer than inactive counterparts. It keeps your heart stronger, mind sharper, and joints healthier. It can also help you sleep better, and might even ward off...

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Do Something – Is Doing Great Good

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Do Something – Is Doing Great Good

  “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world” – Anne Frank. Marc Skid’s founder, Dan Barry, took this observation so closely to heart that he has included it on the packaging of Marc Skid underwear. The simply but profound statement of the famous teenaged diarist resembles an ancient truism: "Don't just stand there, do something!" Today's young people have made it a reality through a new organization bearing the beautifully appropriate title Do Something. The website of this group proudly describes itself as “a digital platform powering offline action.”      Those actions...

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A Grieving Man Gets the Goods on Used Goods

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A Grieving Man Gets the Goods on Used Goods

                    The death of a loved one is among the hardest realities we all must face. Writer Adam Minter’s mother died in 2015. As he and his sister grieved the loss, they were confronted with the need to sort out “the material legacy of her life.” Journalist Terry Gross reports that the siblings “worked through their mother’s possessions until only her beloved china was left.” Neither wanted it but neither wanted to discard the lovely items their mother had treasured.                   Standing in a line at Goodwill with the china in hand, Minter began wondering “what happened beyond the...

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Chris says, “If I Can . . .” I say, “Could I?"

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Chris says, “If I Can . . .” I say, “Could I?"

              On a flight to California, I watched a short film about Chris Koch. His story inspired me and touched me deeply. I don’t think Chris would mind me saying this since he enjoys a good sense of humor but the quote “Never judge another person until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes” would not be applicable in Chris’ case. With regards to people who inspire us, it is human nature to ask: How would I respond in similar circumstances? In Chris’ situation, it is almost impossible to understand his immense verve and appreciation for life and giving back. One...

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