Planning for a meaningful Memorial Day
Allie Cooper reminds us that Memorial Day should include some reflection and activities that honor those who have served our country.
Turning into our mothers might be a good thing!
Are you starting to sound like your mother? It’s certainly possible. As you celebrate Mother’s Day, identify some of your “mom” favorites and pass them along!
Wheels and feet to a mini retreat
It’s nice to find walking buddies, some friends who will keep you accountable as you build daily exercise into your routine. Many walkers find high school tracks, other outdoor routes, or even the mall to get a few good miles in. But a walking group from the Oasis Center in Albuquerque takes a different approach to power walking.
Wheels and feet to a mini retreat
It’s nice to find walking buddies, some friends who will keep you accountable as you build daily exercise into your routine. Many walkers find high school tracks, other outdoor routes, or even the mall to get a few good miles in. But a walking group from the Oasis Center in Albuquerque takes a different approach to power walking.
Who was Rosie the Riveter?
Rosie the Riveter is a national icon representing the patriotism that was an integral part of what was happening on the U.S. homefront during World War II. But just who was that woman in the red polka dot bandana?
Women of the founding era: part 2
To effectively boycott the import of English goods like tea and cloth, the Founding Fathers needed buy-in from the women who were running their households. Fortunately, most women agreed with the need to put an end to unfair taxation.
Women of the founding era: “remembering the ladies”
During the Founding Era, a woman's role was limited to home, hearth and husband, but things were things were starting to change.
Annie Malone: Historic Jewel
Annie Minerva Turnbo was tenth of eleven children, born August 9, 1869, in Metropolis (now known as Brooklyn), Illinois. She
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Recalling an instrument of peace–Martin Luther King, Jr.
Linda Nance remembers hearing her parents and uncle talk about a bright young man named Martin Luther King, Jr.
Power walking that exercises the body and the mind
Power walking doesn't have to take place on a track or in the mall. For one Oasis group, the walking is simply a good way to explore.