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America the Beautiful ~ lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates, sung by Ray Charles
07/04/25 at 03:45 AMAmerica the Beautiful ~ lyrics by Katherine Lee Bates, with its historyAs sung by Ray Charles
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but ...
07/04/25 at 03:40 AMThe ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
In America, nobody says you have to ...
07/04/25 at 03:05 AMIn America, nobody says you have to keep the circumstances somebody else gives you. ~ Amy Tan, “The Joy Luck Club”
The Earth and myself are of one mind. Perhaps you think ... If I thought you were sent by the Creator ...
07/04/25 at 03:00 AMThe Earth and myself are of one mind. Perhaps you think the Creator sent you here to dispose of us as you see fit. If I thought you were sent by the Creator I might be induced to think you had a right to dispose of me. ~ Chief Joseph, Nez Perce Tribe
The happiness of America is intimately connected with ...
07/04/25 at 03:00 AMThe happiness of America is intimately connected with the happiness of all mankind; she is destined to become the safe and venerable asylum of virtue, of honesty, of tolerance, and quality and of peaceful liberty. ~ Marquis de Lafayette
May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as ...
07/04/25 at 03:00 AMMay we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right. ~ Peter Marshall
True heroism is remarkably ...
07/04/25 at 02:50 AMTrue heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. ~ Arthur Ashe
All great change in America begins at ...
07/04/25 at 02:40 AMAll great change in America begins at the dinner table. ~ Ronald Reagan
Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? ...
07/04/25 at 02:35 AMWith freedom comes responsibility. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
I had no idea that history was being made. I was just ...
07/04/25 at 02:30 AMI had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up. ~ Rosa Parks
Those who deny freedom to others ...
07/04/25 at 02:20 AMThose who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. ~ Abraham Lincoln
Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are ...
07/04/25 at 02:10 AMRemember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists. ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
America, you great unfinished symphony, you sent for me. ...
07/04/25 at 02:00 AMAmerica, you great unfinished symphony, you sent for me. You let me make a difference. A place where even orphan immigrants can leave their fingerprints and rise up. ~ Lin Manuel Miranda, as Alexander Hamilton, in Broadway's 2014 Hamilton
We hold these truths to be self-evident ...
07/04/25 at 01:15 AMWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. ~ The Declaration of Independence, 1776
F.O.U.R. Steps to celebrate July 4th in a dementia-friendly manner
07/03/25 at 03:00 AMF.O.U.R. Steps to celebrate July 4th in a dementia-friendly manner Alzheimer's Foundation of America; 6/30/25 Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the July 4th holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. With Independence Day approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising families to follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly 4th of July. ... AFA encourages caregivers to follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly 4th of July:
Hospice of Redmond to host special presentation by Project Recover: Bringing missing military home
07/03/25 at 03:00 AMHospice of Redmond to host special presentation by Project Recover: Bringing missing military home The Source, Redmond, OR; 7/1/25 Hospice of Redmond is honored to announce a special presentation featuring Project Recover, an organization dedicated to finding and bringing home military personnel missing in action (MIA). The event will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2025, from 1:30-3:00 PM ... The presentation will feature Adrian De La Rosa, Chief Operating Officer of Project Recover, who will share insights into the organization's critical work. ... "At Hospice of Redmond, Veterans are near and dear to our hearts," said Jody Logsdon, Volunteer Coordinator at Hospice of Redmond. "We believe every veteran deserves to be honored, thanked for their sacrifice, and returned home with the dignity they’ve earned. ..."
Celebrating our veterans this Independence Day
07/03/25 at 03:00 AMCelebrating our veterans this Independence DayCity SunTimes, Phoenix, AZ; by Lin Sue Flood; 7/2/25 Apple pie and hot dogs often take center stage on the Fourth of July, but the real stars are the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. That’s why Hospice of the Valley care teams are delighted to honor veteran patients in meaningful ways — whether that is a tribute visit by another veteran, a birthday party or even sharing a unique recognition for their years of service. That recognition came in the form of an emotional reception and book signing for Korean War veteran Bob Withers. He was excited to share his story with Imprints of Honor for the Library of Congress’ Veteran History Project. The proud 96-year-old Marine asked his Hospice of the Valley chaplain, Kody Kness, and daughter, Lauren, to attend the recent event with him at Scottsdale Stadium to commemorate the 3,000th veteran interview for this national endeavor. “It was a great opportunity to honor so many veterans,” Bob shared. “I won’t ever forget this wonderful day.”
Celebrating Father’s Day after your Dad has passed
06/13/25 at 03:10 AMCelebrating Father’s Day after your Dad has passed Delaware Hospice, Milford, DE; retrieved from www.delawarehospice.org on 6/12/25 The days leading up to Father’s Day can be difficult for those who have lost a father. Father’s Day is surrounded by consumerism—and seeing all the commercials, greeting cards, and restaurant specials can be emotionally overwhelming. The holiday can be especially hard for those experiencing their first Father’s Day without their dad, and they may be tempted to avoid the holiday altogether. However, Father’s Day doesn’t have to be about gifts or grilling out with Dad. There are still many ways to celebrate, remember, and honor your father this Father’s Day, even if he is no longer physically with you.
Celebrating Father’s Day when Dad is on hospice
06/13/25 at 03:00 AMCelebrating Father’s Day when Dad is on hospice Roze Room Hospice, Culver City, CA; retrieved from www.rozeroom.org on 6/12/25Father’s Day is often synonymous with backyard cookouts, gifts, cards and large family gatherings. Honoring your father or a father figure means celebrating the role this important person has played in your life. It can be a sentimental day where we slow down and consider the gift this person has been in our lives. But if your father is in hospice care, Father’s Day can take on even more significance. You may believe the day will be filled with sadness and unease. But truly capturing this day will be a gift to your dad and all those who love him. Here are five ways to celebrate Father’s Day when your dad is on hospice.
College Station store hosts Hospice Brazos Valley’s benefit this Father’s Day
06/13/25 at 03:00 AMCollege Station store hosts Hospice Brazos Valley’s benefit this Father’s Day KBTX, Bryan, TX; by Abigail Truman; 6/9/25 This Father’s Day, Hospice Brazos Valley is partnering with Murdoch’s Ranch and Home to encourage families to spend their holiday with classic cars, barbecue, and supporting a good cause. Guys, Gears, and Grills is an event that gives you a chance to do all of dad’s favorites while raising money to support Brazos Valley Hospice. “We’re the only nonprofit hospice in the Brazos Valley, meaning we’ll never send you a bill... And we gave over $250,000 in complementary care last year,” Collen Broussaurd with Brazos Valley Hospice explained its mission.
Father's Day Weekend - Special Edition 2025
06/13/25 at 03:00 AMWe honor Father's Day Weekend with this Special Edition, giving you time to reflect on and share articles through the weekend.
Bo-Hawg & Evermore, a love story & a fish fry: A deep-fried meaning found in grief
06/13/25 at 03:00 AMBo-Hawg & Evermore, a love story & a fish fry: A deep-fried meaning found in grief Evermore Newsletter - "Community, Family, Grief"; 6/9/25 Grease popping, no breeze, standing in direct sunlight, lifting coolers with 50 pounds of grouper, hands coated in cornmeal and batter, and a heat index of 107. Ah, those were the days. That’s what it was like cooking seafood with my pops. My man LOVED this. A big reason is because he did this with his dad growing up. Later in life they began volunteering their services (and fish) as a way to help raise money for youth sports in our hometown. They would fry grouper, boil peanuts, boil shrimp — you name it, they did it. So, it was only natural that my siblings and I grew up sharing this tradition with him. ... [Click on the title to continue reading this inspiring father-son story about both volunteering and coping with grief.]
Couple marry in ICU an hour before bride’s father takes his last breath
06/13/25 at 02:15 AMCouple marry in ICU an hour before bride’s father takes his last breath Our Community Now, North Providence, RI; by OCN staff; 8/22/24, published in our newsletter 9/1/24A Rhode Island hospital held an emergency wedding that had to be performed before the bride’s father died from muscular dystrophy. Sabrina Silveira-DaCosta says her father, 58-year-old Frank Silveira, was Portuguese-born and raised, a serious chef and a five-star dad. ... With Silveira’s health rapidly declining, his family realized he wasn’t going to make it his daughter’s wedding on Sep. 7, so plans changed. “Everyone was able to bring the wedding to him in the hospital, and he got to walk me down the aisle,” Silveira-DaCosta said. From his intensive care unit bed, Silveira escorted his daughter down the hospital hallway Monday into the hands of her fiancé, Sam DaCosta. ... Silveira-DaCosta’s father died about an hour after he walked her down the aisle. “It’s very complex. It’s a lot of emotion. Our community hospitals don’t get enough credit because any big hospital couldn’t have done this for us,” she said.
To Be or To Do? Women and Men's different styles of grieving
06/13/25 at 02:00 AMTo Be or To Do? Women and Men's different styles of grievingComposing Life Out of Loss; by Joy Berger; retrieved 6/12/25
Hospice Brazos Valley launches ‘Christmas in July’ wreath campaign
06/11/25 at 03:00 AMHospice Brazos Valley launches ‘Christmas in July’ wreath campaign Victoria Advocate, Victoria, TX; by Nick Irene; 6/9/25 Hospice Brazos Valley is bringing holiday cheer a little early this year with its first-ever “Christmas in July” fundraising campaign, aimed at raising money to support its nonprofit mission of providing free end-of-life care. ... “We gave away over $250,000 in free care last year,” [Coleen Broussard, Hospice Brazos Valley’s director of donor relations and special events] said. “Whether it’s the last hours, days or months, we make sure families are cared for without ever worrying about a bill. That’s only possible because of fundraising efforts like this.” The “Christmas in July” campaign offers three types of Christmas wreaths for preorder. Prices vary depending on the item and the purchase date, with early orders in July costing less than those made in October. All wreaths can be picked up at either the Brenham or La Grange office closer to the holiday season.