The Village Family Magazine
Defining Dads: What It Really Means to be a Father
Ward Cleaver. Archie Bunker. Al Bundy. When you think of the American fathering experience, these iconic television characters might spring to mind—for all the wrong reasons. Cleaver was a typical 1950s suburban dad portrayed on “Leave it to Beaver.” He came home from work every day expecting a hot meal from his housewife. At the [...]
Lightning: What You Need To Know
Lightning is the most underrated weather hazard. It is the third greatest storm-related killer in the United States and causes nearly $1 billion in damages each year. Lightning makes every single thunderstorm a potential killer, whether the storm produces one single bolt or 10 thousand bolts. In the United States, there are about 25 million [...]
Geocaching
Children know well the thrill of finding a hidden prize, be it colored eggs at Easter or miscellaneous items on a scavenger hunt. Adults reminisce over youthful adventures when they pretended to be pirates or treasure hunters. The good news is that a modern treasure-seeking hobby exists for adventurous hearts of all ages: geocaching. Geocaching [...]
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Defining Dads: What It Really Means to be a Father
Ward Cleaver. Archie Bunker. Al Bundy. When you think of the American fathering experience, these iconic television characters might spring to mind—for all the wrong reasons. Cleaver was a typical 1950s suburban dad portrayed on “Leave it to Beaver.” He came home from work every day expecting a hot meal from his housewife. At the [...]
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Lightning: What You Need To Know
Lightning is the most underrated weather hazard. It is the third greatest storm-related killer in the United States and causes nearly $1 billion in damages each year. Lightning makes every single thunderstorm a potential killer, whether the storm produces one single bolt or 10 thousand bolts. In the United States, there are about 25 million [...]
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Geocaching
Children know well the thrill of finding a hidden prize, be it colored eggs at Easter or miscellaneous items on a scavenger hunt. Adults reminisce over youthful adventures when they pretended to be pirates or treasure hunters. The good news is that a modern treasure-seeking hobby exists for adventurous hearts of all ages: geocaching. Geocaching [...]
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Why You Should Drive a Beater
Are you tired of having a car payment? Drive a beater. That’s what one of The Village Family Service Center’s financial counselors, Morgan Almer, does. He has saved thousands of dollars over the years. Right now Almer drives a tan, 1998 Buick LeSabre, and it’s going on 275,000 miles. “If you have a $30,000 car and [...]
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Seniors: Smart Options for Part-Time Employment
I spotted a headline the other day that claimed, “70 is the new 30!” That particular claim may or may not be true, but it does seem true that individuals entering their senior years have many life options available to them besides retirement. Many seniors continue to work, and part-time employment offers several advantages. Jane Strommen, [...]
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Smart Fathers Were Perfect Boys
“Dad,” said my 16-year-old daughter Wendy, “can Mary and Jessica sleep over tonight?” “Mary the Thief?” Wendy replied angrily, “That was a long time ago.” Wendy’s circle of “frenemies” rotates swiftly, and when she is on the outs with them, she tells us about their wickedness. And Mary had been the central figure in a [...]
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Summer Break’s Three Little Words
There’s a countdown underway. My boys announce it each morning as they bound down the stairs to leave for school. “Seven more days of school, Mom!” Jack called out happily as he slung his backpack over his shoulder. They’re even coordinating their clothes around the countdown. Yesterday Adam wore a t-shirt with the number eight [...]
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Be the Best Dad You Can Be
There is probably nothing quite so gratifying for a dad as to watch your children grow up and do well—to become productive citizens contributing good values to their families, neighborhoods, and communities. It’s especially delightful to watch them become parents themselves. Two of our three kids are at that stage of raising little people of [...]
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