Stories for Dads and Moms who Need a Laugh

It hasn't been the best of months for my family. In just a few weeks, we have said goodbye to two members of our clan. On of these relatives was an older person, the other wasn't so old, and that made it harder to say goodbye. "C" was young and healthy. It was a shock when we learned they were diagnosed with cancer. It was a difficult journey for her and her immediate family. My own family did all we could to for them and their family. The doctors did all they could do, but, unfortunately, it wasn't enough. We all gathered to say goodbye to them. It was comforting to see the long line of people who waited to say goodbye to them and offer condolences. I was amazed at the number of people who had been touched by "C" during their short life. It obviously wasn't easy for their family. "C" had passed close to Easter. There is never a good time to say good bye to a loved one, but doing it close to a holiday makes it especially difficult. Life goe...

Mother's Day is less than a month away. Some families have gifts or a nice, relaxing morning planned. Some have those gifts already bought, some have yet to buy them, and some aren't even sure what to buy Mom. Of course the gift is usually accompanied with a card and flowers, but what if flowers were the gift? What if instead of a standard bouquet of flowers, Mom got something that could not only last longer than a bouquet of flowers? Imagine surprising Mom with something that could last an entire growing season! photo: gardenmediagroup.com   The Garden Media Group , located in Pennsylvania's Chester County, is helping people figure out the perfect gift for Mom this year. It's never easy figuring out the right gift, but as GMG President Katie Dubow says, "I know the best gifts aren't things - they're experiences." Katie is hoping this year, families will spend more time outside together and less time with screens. "Hands-on activities help kids c...