When a school, library, or other institution wants to expand its facilities, it may call out for donations to help realize its plans. New buildings or construction projects made possible by the generosity of private donors are a sign of a caring and invested community. To say thank you for the support it is receiving, …
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The loss of a loved one is a devastating blow, and it can change the course of a person’s life. Whether you are writing a sympathy card for a teenager or for someone who has lost their husband, it is important not to get lost in generic sayings about grief. Instead, make sure your words …
Being a good friend means standing by someone through thick and thin. While friendships may be struck up during good times and are often based on laughter and fun, what solidifies our bonds with the people we are lucky enough to call friends is the way we show up for one another when times are …
Grief is a tough burden to bear, no matter how old we are when we experience it. However, losing someone you love is especially devastating when you are a teenager. Experiencing the death of a loved one at a young age forces one to confront a confusing combination of emotions, including sadness, anger, and denial. …
There is no loss quite like that of a father. From the moment children enter this world, involved fathers play an important role in their lives. Fathers are our protectors and our providers. Through their firm but gentle guidance, we gradually learn how to draw on our strength and stand on our own two feet. However, …
There is hardly anything as painful as losing a parent, no matter what age we are when they pass away. For those of us lucky to have (or have had) good relationships with the people who raised us, our parents are our pillars and our rocks. They teach us about the world, our place in …
Like most slang, the phrase “what’s good?” can mean several things depending on how it is used. In its most basic form, “what’s good? simply means, “what’s up? If someone asks you “what’s good?”, they usually expect you to tell them what you’re doing and/or how you’re doing. Basically, it is just another way of …
Even the most common question like “How’s your day?” can be a little tricky to deal with at times. We hear it all the time, yes. We ask the same question to others quite a lot too. Interestingly, our response mainly depends on how we feel about the person asking how our day was or …