Posts from November 2025
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The Meaning of Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time for gratitude, reflection, and togetherness, where families and friends gather to share a meal and give thanks for the blessings in their lives.
The Meaning of Thanksgiving
At its heart, Thanksgiving is about:
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Gratitude – Taking time to appreciate what we have: health, family, freedom, food, and shelter.
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Managing Social Media After Someone Passes Away
A Gentle Guide from Kim Peran, Senior Home Coach™ & Realtor®
When we lose someone we love, our first thoughts are rarely about Facebook passwords or photo albums on Instagram. Yet today, our online lives hold an incredible amount of personal history — memories, photos, and messages that live on long after we're gone.
As a Senior Home Coach™, I often help families navigate life's transitions — from selling a loved one's home to handling personal belongings. But increasingly, I also hear questions about what to do with someone's digital legacy. Here's how to approach this sensitive task with care and confidence.
Step 1: Pause and Give Yourself Grace
Grieving takes time. Don't feel pressured to make immediate changes to your loved one's online accounts. Take a breath, gather your thoughts, and consider what they would have wanted — whether to preserve memories online or quietly close their a...
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Honoring Our Heroes: The Meaning of Veterans Day
Each year on November 11th, Americans pause to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is more than just a day off from work or a time for store sales—it's a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and dedication shown by those who've worn the uniform.
What Is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is a federal holiday that honors all U.S. military veterans—living or deceased—who served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard. It is distinct from Memorial Day, which honors those who died while serving. Veterans Day celebrates the ser...