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Groundhog Day 2020 was unlike any other. Since there had been no winter, could Punxsutawney Phil really predict six more weeks of winter? Or, could he predict an early spring since most of the winter was basically like spring, anyway? Groundhog Day 2020 must have been a puzzler for the groundhog as much as it was for us. ...

Last summer, when I took my toddler grandson to Memphis Kiddie Park in the Brooklyn area of Greater Cleveland, it was just as I remembered it when I took my kids there nearly 30 years ago. That was precisely the type of memory owner Russell Wintner loved to hear from visitors, and it's why I'm sad he won't be around any longer to create more memories like that for families. ...

“Self-care” refers to the active role we take for our own happiness and well-being. Part of self-care is having the knowledge and information to prioritize our whole health. Brain care is our self-care since it refers to the everyday things we do to support our optimal brain health and wellness. And BRAIN CARE is an acrostic we can use to understand the basic tenets of self-care that support our mind, body and spirit.  ...

Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. It's important to safeguard important personal documents such as your Social Security card. Keeping your card at home reduces the risk of loss or theft and helps you keep your information safe. ...

When families face a life-changing health challenge, the financial picture can become disjointed. Families may turn to specialists who may be experts in their particular field but likely aren’t able to pull all of the parts together. ...

As we plan, plot, dream and dare ourselves to make and achieve bucket list goals, don’t forget the most important part: people. ...

How many times have you talked about your bucket list? It's a fun conversation to have with friends and often turns up s a few surprises. If you don't have anything on your bucket list, maybe it's time to get one. Your bucket list is a roadmap to stay on track to self-fulfillment and to try new things, some for entertainment or pleasure, others for professional goals. Read on to find out what's on the bucket lists of some Northeast Ohio folks (and what they did about it), and find out how to get going on yours. ...

For some people, there’s no space between an idea and a plan. They’re like the mythical Zeus, who birthed Athena from his mind, fully grown and clothed in gleaming armor. Most of us need help to put flesh and bones on a hazy hope of a breath of a dream. This is especially true when transforming a travel bucket list into a concrete plan with dates and reservations. Where and how to even begin? ...