Nurses haven’t always gotten the appreciation they deserve. In fact, in Florence Nightingale’s day, nursing wasn’t even considered a respectable profession. Before Nightingale could become the most famous nurse of all time, she first had to convince her snooty parents to let her go into the field. Things have changed. These days, a lot more …
May is a fun month. It includes a day devoted to eating tacos and drinking margaritas, Cinco de Mayo. It features one of the sweetest and most important holidays of all, Mother’s Day. Then there’s Memorial Day, which is both a poignant holiday and the unofficial kickoff to summer. And, if all that isn’t fun …
April is an eventful month. Right off the bat, there’s the prankster’s holiday, April Fools’ Day. Then, of course, there’s everyone’s favorite moveable feast, Easter. And if all that weren’t enough, there’s also the major environmental event known as Earth Day. But that’s not all April has going for it. It’s also the month when …
Spring may not be the best loved season, but it’s definitely the most eagerly anticipated. That’s because the first day of spring marks the end of winter, which inevitably gets the cold shoulder in seasonal popularity contests. For many, the official end of winter and its chilly weather is something truly worth celebrating. One way …
One-year wedding anniversaries are underrated. Sure, a year isn’t a long time in the scheme of things. But the adjustments a couple has to make in that first year of marriage are huge, and getting through them is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Besides, there’s something about a new marriage that’s simply precious. It’s this special …
Ever notice how the concepts of time and love seem to go hand-in-hand? You spend your whole life looking for someone. You fall in love at first sight. You spend every waking moment thinking about that person. When you kiss, time stands still. And if the two of you are meant to be, your love …
24 Quotes About Time and Love
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Once upon a time, you had to actually remember someone’s birthday, pick them up a greeting card, write some words in it by hand, and get it in the mail well before their big day. Nowadays, technology does practically all the work for you. You get a notification the day of someone’s birthday through Facebook …
He may be a strong, masculine, independent dude. He may say he doesn’t like to be fussed over. He may even scoff at mushy sentiments. But if he’s like most men, your guy needs to hear how much you care about him from time to time. Besides, it’s not all about him. Sometimes you need …
She’s loving, kind, smart, beautiful, fun, and simply amazing. She’s your special lady, and telling her how you feel about her is one of the best things you can do to keep your love going strong. Do it thoughtfully. Do it passionately. Do it now. Of course, before you can deliver a devastatingly romantic message …
Teaching children to be kind is one of the kindest things you can do. Not only are you imparting something that makes kids feel good about themselves, but you’re planting seeds that make the world a better place. And that’s no small thing – because let’s face it, the world today can be mean. Fortunately, …
When recovering from illness or injury, one should never underestimate the value of a positive outlook. All else being equal, someone who has a good attitude and the support of friends will tend to bounce back faster than someone who does not. What does that mean? Simply that a few words can make a big …
Unlike many age-old traditions, a baby shower serves a practical – nay, essential – purpose. It helps the parents-to-be acquire some of the many items they need for the new arrival. This shower of gifts is crucial when you consider the sheer amount of stuff required to care for a newborn (not to mention all …
