When we cry out “Happy New Year!” we mean it. Just about everyone wants to be happy in the new year. As we age, happiness stems less from material possessions and more from health, good relationships and fulfilling activities that keep us engaged in life. In fact, older adults say losing ...
In his early play, “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” William Shakespeare gave us this thought on time. In the opening act, Lord Berowne speaking to King Navarre declares, “At Christmas, I no more desire a rose, than wish a snow in May’s new-fangled mirth; but like of each thing that in season ...
The “New Year” is celebrated in many ways, but in the United States, there are always midnight celebrations with pictures of an old man representing the past and a baby, the new year. The other popular symbol is a clock of almost any style with the hands at midnight. The early Greek idea ...
In this unprecedented time of working from and staying home, here are some tips to maintain your physical and mental health: 1. Create routines, both personal and work-related. Wake up and get ready at the same time, as if you are going to work or class. Make time for yourself before jumping ...
The New Ulm Recreation Reopening - We are excited to announce that Governor Walz’s Executive Order allows us to re-open the Rec Center on Saturday, Dec. 19 under the following conditions: 1. Masks must be worn at all times, including during exercise 2. Self screening before entering is ...
Get the popcorn and comfy attire ready! New Ulm Public Library has added several new DVDs to our collection and you will want to stop in and pick some up! Today I’m going to talk about some of the recent nonfiction additions to the library. There are many other new releases arriving ...