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I Don’t Want to Be a Burden in My Old Age

Austin Tang — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:57:56 +0000

I am not afraid of growing old. Let the wrinkles come—I will wear them like medals, proof that I have laughed, cried, and lived deeply. Let my skin loosen and fold like pages in a well-loved book. Let my hair silver and shine, a crown earned by years of stories.

I do not fear the quiet. Solitude is no stranger; I have learned to make peace with my own company. I have sat in stillness and found strength there. I know how to rest in the silence without being swallowed by it.

But what unsettles me is something else—fate. That unpredictable force that sometimes tucks you in at night like a loving hand and other times leaves you standing in the rain, forgotten and cold.

I do not want to become a burden—a sigh of exhaustion behind closed doors. I do not want my presence to feel heavy in the room or my name to be whispered in tones of weariness. I do not want my dependence to become someone else’s silent sacrifice.

I want to be like the wind—restless, moving, always dancing forward. I want my old age to be a poem of resilience, a morning brewed with memories, a sunset painted with hope. I want to keep learning, keep loving, keep discovering—never stagnant, never finished.

I do not fear aging. I fear being boxed in by a life I didn’t choose—a life that shrinks instead of expands.

So I will keep walking forward, not clinging to what was, but embracing what still can be.

And if the day comes when my steps falter and I lean on others more than I would like, I will offer my gratitude freely, never forgetting that love is not a burden—it’s a gift.

To those who carry others with patience and tenderness—you are the quiet heroes of this world. Thank you

Holmes

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McDonald’s Celebrates RMHC’s 50th Anniversary with Shamrock Shake

Austin Tang — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:20:21 +0000

McDonald’s iconic Shamrock Shake is officially back at restaurants nationwide for a limited time, but this Shamrock season is extra special! Over the last 50 years, McDonald’s and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) have partnered to ensure that families can stay together during some of their most difficult times.

To mark the next chapter of the Gift to RMHC® celebration, 25 cents from every Shamrock Shake sold at participating restaurants will support local RMHC families. And, because this moment is all about keeping families together, McDonald’s is reuniting two beloved members of the McDonald’s family for the first time in decades.

Everyone’s favorite purple bestie, Grimace, recently discovered his family’s original Shamrock Shake recipe, sparking a reunion with his uncle, Uncle O’Grimacey. Uncle O’Grimacey will be touring the country with shakes in hand, championing support for RMHC families.

Here is how fans can support RMHC:

For every Shamrock Shake purchased from Feb. 10 to Mar. 23, McDonald’s franchisees will donate 25 cents to RMHC with a goal of raising $5 million, which could provide 50,000 overnight stays for families staying at RMHC programs.

Purchase limited-edition Uncle O’Grimacey merch available for pre-sale beginning on Feb. 4 at goldenarchesunlimited.com, and in the spirit of this campaign, McDonald’s will make an additional donation to RMHC.

Help support a charity near and dear to Uncle O’Grimacey and Grimace by giving a direct gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities or Round-Up for RMHC at your local McDonald’s.

Since 1974, McDonald’s, its franchisees, and its customers have collectively donated over $1 billion to RMHC — and there’s no intention of slowing down. You can read all the details about this special Shamrock season and Uncle O in the press release here and find hi-res images here.

Thank you for supporting RMHC families!

Joe Morgan

On Behalf of McDonald’s

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Thought for the Day…06/05/24

Austin Tang — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:57:24 +0000

94-year-old *Clint Eastwood* is ‘telling’ us… “Do not look for luxury in watches or bracelets, do not look for luxury in worldly things”. “Luxury is laughter and friends, .. luxury is rain on your face, .. luxury is hugs and kisses. .. luxury is a healthy life..” “Don’t look for luxury in shops, don’t look for it in gifts, don’t look for it at parties, don’t look for it at events.” “Luxury is being loved by people, luxury is being respected, luxury is having parents alive, luxury is being able to play with your grandchildren, luxury is what money can’t buy. *Luxury is HEALTH*!!”

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FLU SEASON IS HERE, ARE YOU READY? What you need to know and how to manage the peak of flu season

Austin Tang — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:21:10 +0000

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Each year from October to April, the United States experiences the same imminent threat – the flu season. With several circulating viruses including COVID-19, RSV and the flu, the holidays and family gatherings, it is imperative that people protect themselves and their loved ones from severe illness.

www.FindFluMist.com

So, what steps can you be taking?

Avoid people who are sick

Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing

Wash your hands

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

Disinfect frequently touched surfaces

Above all, the single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend getting vaccinated every year against the flu, but did you know that there are several types of flu vaccines to choose from? Better yet, there is a needle-free nasal spray flu vaccine available to eligible patients 2-49 years of age.

Dr. Ravi Jhaveri, Division Head, Infectious Disease; Virginia H. Rogers Professor in Infectious Diseases and Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases), Northwestern University School of Medicine, will be available to discuss ways to prepare for this year’s flu season including the various types of flu vaccines available.

Interview is courtesy: Interview is courtesy: AstraZeneca

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Mark Segelnick shares Jewish News Years Thanks Shalom

Austin Tang — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:13:11 +0000

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It is not what we have in life that matters but who we have in life that matters. As I reflect upon the continued opportunities and growth of this past year, which would have been impossible were it not for the assistance, kind words and camaraderie of my clients, colleagues and friends, I again would like to personally thank you and wish you and your loved ones a Happy, Healthy, and sweet New Year. A year of growth, health, prosperity and peace. May you and your loved ones be sealed in a book filled with Honey and all that is sweet. שנה טובה ומתוקה

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On the Loving End of Crazy: Finding Hope and Help to Face Your Loved One’s Crippling Anxiety and Depression By Faith McDonald. Powerful!

Austin Tang — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:19:17 +0000

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Looking for a guest to bring hope to those who may be discouraged from fighting the good fight to help a family member through these debilitating diseases? Faith McDonald, author of On the Loving End of Crazy: Finding Hope and Help to Face Your Loved One’s Crippling Anxiety and Depression, is that guest!
This book offers hope and help to those who love someone who faces anxiety disorder and major depression. The story starts when Faith’s son Matt begins college; however, instead of attending classes and learning to thrive, he flounders and fails. His life becomes a series of arrests and reckless, self-destructive acts culminating in a suicide attempt. In the wake of his bewildering behavior, Faith worries that his life will never get back on track. She longs for her son to thrive. She aches, prays, and wonders how to intervene.
As Faith watches her beloved son self-destruct, she grapples with challenges that will resonate with readers:
• I feel helpless.
• I don’t know where to get the help I need.
• I’m embarrassed that we need help like this.
• I’m angry with my son.
• I feel furious with my husband–can’t he cope more competently?
• I’m worried that our family will fall apart.
• I feel misunderstood by my church friends and pastors.
How will Faith keep her namesake and family when anxiety disorder and depression masked by substance abuse threaten to destroy Matt’s life? With statistics in 2016 showing that 33% of college students felt so depressed that they found it difficult to function, and the number of students seeking help for anxiety has soared, it’s difficult to fathom.
However, as your audience journey’s along with Faith, they will learn that when life seems like a series of heart-wrenching disappointments, God is powerfully present. Matt’s journey is harrowing, but with faith, prayer, support of friends, and psychological help, he begins to thrive. Faith shares the essentials she learned to encourage anyone with a loved one who battles mental illness.
This story helps your audience to:
• Find Comfort–they don’t face the journey alone.
• Persist in seeking professional help for their loved ones.
• Find the courage to endure the dark days of the illness of their loved one.
• Stop blaming themselves or others for the dark days.
• Share their stories to fight stigma and shame.
• Ask for support from those around them.
I look forward to hearing your interview interest for Faith McDonald and On the Loving End of Crazy soon.
“Mental illness can shatter even the most loving and secure family. On the Loving End of Crazy offers real help for anyone who knows the experience–and it’s written by someone who has lived it. Faith Tibbetts McDonald writes from the heart and her compelling story will not only inspire, it will help to heal the broken pieces.”
—Les Parrott, PH.D. New York Times bestselling author of The Good Fight
“Faith McDonald is generous with her story, and she invites us into her experience in navigating the heartbreaking challenges of a loved one’s serious mental illness. She points toward a path for finding help, and her relatable story will offer hope to many.”
—Amy Simpson, Author Troubled Minds Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission and Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry
“Faith McDonald’s On the Loving End of Crazy brings an authentic and vulnerable contribution to the mental health conversation. Readers will know they aren’t alone and that help and hope do exist for loved ones with mental illness and their care-givers. Faith writes beautifully, bravely, and honestly, and her story will inspire perseverance and faith for families in need of support for mental illness.”
—Heather Holleman, speaker and author of Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison (Moody)
On the Loving End of Crazy: Finding Hope and Help to Face Your Loved One’s Crippling Anxiety and Depression
By Faith McDonald
• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: Independently published (February 2, 2020)
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 979-8600318588
Faith likes to write stories and share them to encourage, entertain, connect, and help people learn. She’s written for many magazines and newspapers. One of her favorite articles “I Just Want to be Happy” was published in Today’s Christian Woman magazine and voted readers’ favorite that month. For many years, she wrote a column about family life for newspapers. She followed that writing gig with a blog. She’s currently an assistant teaching professor at Penn State University, she shares communication and writing principles with students in business and technical writing classes. When she’s not writing or reading, she loves to be outside. Faith likes to bike and hike with friends. She hopes and prays that her family’s story of a young adult son’s struggle with anxiety and chronic depression will help your audience members who are in this same place, as they navigate the challenges of loving someone through mental illness. These audience members’ days aren’t easy, but their loving actions are valiant and necessary. The audience members’ loved one can’t face the struggle alone. Faith wishes them courage and hope! You can visit Faith at her website faithmcdonald.com and on Social Media @ IG, FaceBook, and Twitter.

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TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE HOLIDAYS WHEN COPING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION

Austin Tang — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:23:45 +0000

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The holiday season can be a joyous time of year, but it can also be a stressful time for many people. Whether it’s financial worries over a long gift list, anxiety about difficult family dynamics, exhaustion from juggling a hectic schedule, or loneliness being apart from loved ones due to these unprecedented times, emotions are often heightened at this time of year and mood changes are common.1
Even people with no history of mental illness may feel confused about whether they are experiencing the temporary feelings of “depression” associated with the “holiday blues” or if symptoms may be something more serious that should be discussed with their healthcare provider.
And for the 1 in 5 Americans who are living with pre-existing mental health conditions, research shows that the holidays can be particularly challenging.2 In fact, 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse.1
This can be especially true for people who struggle with certain mental health conditions that can be exacerbated by stress. For those living with bipolar I disorder, for example, stress, sleep disruption, and heightened emotional reactions to their environment—all common around “the most wonderful time of the year”—can trigger both manic and depressive episodes,3,4 so it’s important that people work to manage stress and monitor symptoms closely.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Jessica Whelan, discusses why the holiday season can be particularly challenging for people living with mental health conditions like bipolar I disorder, the difference between holiday blues and bipolar I disorder, and a treatment option people living with bipolar I disorder can discuss with their doctors.
Dr. Jessica Whelan is a compensated spokesperson for AbbVie.
References:
1. Mental Health and The Holiday Blues. National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2014/Mental-health-and-the-holiday-blues. Accessed November 17, 2020.
2. Mental Health By the Numbers. NAMI.org. https://www.nami.org/mhstats. Accessed November 17, 2020.
3. Bipolar Disorder. NAMI.org. https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder. Accessed November 17, 2020.
4. Bipolar disorder. medlineplus.gov. https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/bipolar-disorder/#causes. Published August 18, 2020. Accessed November 17, 2020.

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Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi. Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths & Spiritual, Ordained by the State of New York and can serve everywhere in the world legally, offers to officiate any ceremony Virtually now…. funeral, wedding, renew vows, conversations, any special occasion as my honor.

Austin Tang — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 02:29:21 +0000

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen. Awomen we say as well.

Reverend Paul Sladkus
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Reverend Paul Sladkus Is here to serve YOU:)

Reverend Paul Sladkus was ordained by the State of New York in 2009. He attend the New Seminary, the oldest Interfaith and Spiritual Seminary in the world, headquartered in New York, New York. The program was conceived by all faith leaders to build harmony among the religions and those who wanted to live the life they desired with religion and spirituality.

Reverend Paul states, “I am a practicing born Jew, who also practices and believes in all religions and spirituality and the good they have to share. It’s the people who make up religion and I love people, as well our plant and animal kingdom. We are all one.”

I have conducted wonderful weddings, births, deaths, special events a
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Gloria J. Yorke wrote Medical Manslaughter: Will Your Doctor Cause YOUR Death?, which explores her own tragic story through the lens of a fictional couple.

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:29:22 +0000

http://goodnewsplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/gloria_yorke_1.mp3 Yorke can share her expertise on the following topics:
• Why nearly 400,000 patients die every year from medical mistakes and what can be done to reduce this number
• How to educate yourself and protect yourself from medical error
• How to be a strong advocate regarding the healthcare of a loved one
• Advice on bringing someone out of a coma
• Nursing home living and hospice providers — the good, the bad, and the ugly
• How her belief in the supernatural and life after death helped her to stay strong and navigate her grief

About the Author
Gloria J. Yorke is a hotel sales & marketing director, journalist, and public speaker. She is co-author of the Best Seller, The Midas Touch: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Their Top Secrets to Winning Big in Business and Life, written along with Dr. Joe Vitale, Dan Lok, and 26 international authors.
Medical Manslaughter: Will your Doctor Cause YOUR Death? is based on her true story of losing her late husband due to doctor error.

Yorke resides in a suburb of Chicago. For more information, please visit: www.gloriajyorke.us

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“Betty Boop (Helen Kane) – I Wanna Be Loved By You” on YouTube, Click Here for Video & Podcast…

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