by Joy Dunlap | Feb 18, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The “Store Closing” sign at Sears triggered the rewind button in my mind taking me back decades to my Sears Charm School days. Recently, I saw the Sears School for Young Charmers binder advertised online as a vintage item. That says...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 11, 2019 | Love, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comHeart shapes are everywhere – both on shelves and online! Doughnut shops hawk crème-filled hearts. While traditional boxes of chocolates are plentiful, heart-shaped bagels, brownies, cheesecakes, cookies and lollipops are also...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 5, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Love
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comLove locks dangle from bridges and sculptures in many cities around the world. Couples pledge their love to each other forever, fasten the padlock and throw away the key. Thousands of locks stand as a symbol of the commitment of...
by Joy Dunlap | Jan 25, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comThe cost of “Forever” is rising – or at least the stamps are. “Forever” U.S. postal stamps currently at 50 cents will jump to 55 cents on Sunday, January 27. Let’s put that in perspective. In 1991, the price of a first-class stamp...
by Joy Dunlap | Jan 22, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comA severe poke in the eye in the midst of a tight game caused Duke’s standout basketball player Zion Williamson to leave the contest in the first half. To observers, he looked healthy and strong when he came back to the bench. Yet he...