Being involved in an automobile collision, even a minor one, can be a traumatic experience. You are looking at your vehicle and wondering if it can be fixed, and how much it will cost. You may have injuries, or are worried that strains or whiplash will show up when the adrenaline wears off. Then you find out that the other driver does not have insurance. Sadly, this is not an uncommon occurrence. A 2009 study found that around one in seven drivers in the United States … [Read more...]
A Brief History of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Like many American traditions, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in the hearts and minds of immigrants. In 1924, store employees with European roots asked their employer if they could stage an Old World style holiday procession to honor their new country. The idea seemed particularly appropriate for Macy’s. Sales were booming, the new Seventh Avenue wing made it “the world’s largest department store,” and its Christmas windows were … [Read more...]
Monsters Under the Bed: Helping Kids Overcome and Cope With Fear
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Children have fears that can cause anxiety and nervousness that disrupts their lives. Parents should not take these fears lightly simply because they know there are no monsters under the bed or ghosts in the closet. A child's imagination is powerful and small fears in the day time can become terrifyingly big in the dark of night. Fears that seem silly to adults are real to children. Luckily, there are 5 simple steps to help children overcome and cope with their … [Read more...]
Legend of Jack-O-Lantern
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As Halloween approaches, more and more jack-o-lanterns will appear in your neighborhood. You'll see them in windows, on doorsteps, along porch railings, atop fence posts, even on rooftops. Some jack-o-lanterns are large and some are small; some are elaborate and some are simple; some are frightening and some are funny. One thing they all have in common is their origin in the folktale of Stingy Jack. Stingy Jack, the story goes, lived in Ireland a long time ago, before … [Read more...]
Sarah: Angry Ghost of Norwich
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The city of Norwich in Norfolk, on the East coast of England, is beautiful and a city rich history. The United Kingdom is a country full ghost stories. Virtually every city in Britain and most of the historical locations outside the cities have tales of the paranormal. From hauntings to poltergeists to malevolent spirits to friendly ghosts, this is a country that has seen it all when it comes to the paranormal. The city of Norwich is no exception. The ghost stories of … [Read more...]
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