The holiday season is underway with the annual Scheels Turkey Trot happening at the Sparks Marina followed by a day of football and likely lots of eating. It seems like all of holiday décor came out early this year in stores, maybe to encourage shoppers to get their gifts before they sell out or become unavailable like what happened with the supply chain last year. Regardless, … [Read more...]
Holiday events return to Sparks this season
It seems that people are more festive than ever this fall, itching to get out and spend time with friends and family. Fortunately, here in Sparks there are more than a dozen upcoming events between now and early December that encourage people to get fit, stay healthy, have fun, and get a head start on their holiday shopping. Here’s what’s coming up: COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine … [Read more...]
Advice on Grieving During the Holidays
I have a day planner. I schedule things. I have to, because, as my father would so eloquently state it, “Steven, you couldn’t find your [back side] if you used both hands.” So, thus equipped and forewarned with such comprehensive, mentoring insight, I learned to write things down. Appointments, travel plans, meetings, doctor’s appointments, haircuts, car repair – the rhythms … [Read more...]