November 2010

Are We Thankful?

Are We Thankful?          Are we really thankful? The Thanksgiving holiday makes me think a little deeper about that. On Thanksgiving day it is easier to get in touch with all we have and to be thankful. The challenge seems to be the in between days when we have the routine of “life.” Some days it is easy to be thankful . . . others…

Continue Reading

Giving Thanks Safely

Giving Thanks Safely         Our Daggett Shuler family wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We also hope you and your family are safe, so we will share with you a few safety tips we have researched for the holiday.   Home fires are the number one most frequent calls to fire departments, and cooking fires are the most frequent reason. Thanksgiving is the…

Continue Reading

Veteran Appreciation

Veteran Appreciation          Have you taken time to thank a veteran? Veterans Day seemed to sort of slipped up on me this year. We probably tend to take for granted the sacrifices of our living veterans who served honorably so that we all can be free.        Maybe we can all learn along with the first graders. Veterans Day was originally Armistice day which was to commemorate…

Continue Reading

Internet Safety

Internet Safety          Computers can be a terrific educational tool, and the internet makes the ability to learn and explore our world almost limitless. These learning opportunities are available to everyone and there is (usually) no charge. What a great opportunity! But, then, we also need to know what dangers are out there lurking.         So many kids put their names, photos, and even addresses…

Continue Reading