5 Days of Five

We're almost halfway through January, and for many people who made New Year's resolutions, it's getting tougher to stick to them. Here are five tips to help keep us going. 1. If you feel your will slipping, set a smaller goal. …
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1. National Take the Stairs Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday in January -- today! The primary goal of the day is to improve our health by leaving the elevator behind and walking up the stairs. 2. Why should it matter? …
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1. Unlikely Angel by Lydia R. Hamessley Lydia R. Hamessley's expert analysis and Dolly Parton’s characteristically straightforward input inform this comprehensive look at the process, influences, and themes that have shaped the…
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1. Get moving! Anytime you get cold, the single best strategy for rewarming is to start moving or increase your pace.  2. A warm sweater Indoors or out, a snuggly sweater will keep you warm. For extra warmth, make it wool. 3.…
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1. Elvis Presley was born on Jan. 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, according to wikipedia, and is often referred to as the "King of Rock and…
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1. Friday, 5-8pm, Emporium Center To celebrate Three Kings Day, Casa HoLa will give each child a free toy (while supplies last) and an educational coloring book. More info here. 2. Friday and Saturday evenings, Market Square …
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1. The Epiphany is celebrated on January 6. Epiphany is a special part of Christmas and the story of Jesus’ birth, as it marks when the three wise men followed a star to visit the son of God. 2. It marks the day Jesus was revealed to…
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1. The first female governor was inaugurated in 1925. Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first female governor on January 5 of that year. 2. The Battle of New Orleans was fought. General Andrew Jackson and American troops…
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Keep Knoxville Beautiful published a recent blog about easy actions you can take for the environment in 2021. Read the complete article here. Here are five of their suggestions. 1. Recycle more. Divert more waste from the landfill…
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1. Write more personal notes -- especially thank yous. A study in Psychological Science showed that writing a thank you letter both improves the giver’s happiness and put the writer in more positive spirits. And even short notes to let…
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