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Decluttering is a journey
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Most of my friends, column followers, and family know I have been decluttering my home, since the pandemic...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
May 1, 20243 min read
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You're going to be okay
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley We need to remember, everything is temporary in this life! The battle is our attitude and how we react. You...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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Are you listening?
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Our bodies have a way of communicating with us when something is wrong. There are several warnings experts...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Getting older is an inevitable part of life
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I believe life is always about finding balance. A new start isn't necessarily a new place but creating a new...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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Actions speak louder than words
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley As Christians we are called to be content: to discover gratefulness, patience, gratitude, and love. There is...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Clutter: The stuff behind the stuff
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Do you remember being at Grandma's house and she knew exactly where everything was? Everything had some...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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The true language of love
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It's up to you to decide, whatever Valentines Day will mean to you. I feel it's a great opportunity to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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Acid reflux is no fun
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Gastroesophageal reflux, also called GERD. This is a common condition, where stomach acid flows back into...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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Living is hard but God sees us in our struggles
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley My faith has always been grounded in Christ. It is hard to wait for justice when we don't know how, or when...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Bullying
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I was blessed, I was never picked on in school, even though I was a slow starter. I made it through high...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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There is nothing better than developing a relationship with your grandchildren
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley My grandchildren certainly help me keep young at heart. It is a special relationship which is filled with...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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Can you hear me now?
by Tina Y. Gerber–McCurley I find it interesting that the smallest bone in your body is in your ear. It is called the stapes and is the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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How to deal with the grieving process
By Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Grief is a natural response to death, yet the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. During the grieving...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Dealing with anger and frustration
Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Everyone knows that anger can have a...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 7, 20233 min read
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The Word comes in and fills those places
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley In life, we are to bring order to chaos because we are made in the image of God. Sometimes, in the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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The value of shared experiences
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley A reader asked me why I wanted to share my personal experiences here. I responded, it's a natural desire to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Look through the lens
This is my story of finding hope for the hopeless, including myself. We all have special memories and have saved photographs of laughter,...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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Flowers and plants promote good health
I really hated getting rid of my gardens, but found it necessary, as I struggle with mobility issues since a work accident. However, I...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Halitosis is also known as Bad Breath by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
Bad breath can be embarrassing and even cause you anxiety, whether you are 25 or 85. At any drug store, you will find the shelves...
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Jun 16, 20233 min read
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Is your glass half-full or half-empty by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
A positive attitude means allowing yourself to stay optimistic and, as a result, hopefully, experience a lower rate of depression. The...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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