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“Happy National Day of Relaxation”

August 15, 2025

National Day celebrations seem to be a daily event, and today, August 15, is no exception. It is the annual National Day of Relaxation. Originally founded in 1985, by a nine-year-old who was relaxing in his grandfather’s basement, the day is now celebrated in the U.S. every August 15^th and is a day meant to remind people of the importance of taking time to unwind, de-stress, and prioritize self-care.

The fourth-grade founder, of this day of relaxation, was concerned…

“Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” (Pick a Card Series)

July 9, 2023

Many years have passed since singing “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” in elementary school. However, I was reminded of this song whenever I took my parents to their doctors’ appointments. Each time I went with them to their checkups, I learned something new about anatomy. I learned how dental health was related to heart health, and how eye health could be a predictor of length of life.

Notice I said I learned from my parents’ health visits. When Dad passed…