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One Way to Lessen the Stress of Holiday Travel
Ever feel a twinge in your stomach on the way to the airport? Many people are nervous travelers to begin with, and when you add things like leaving behind something important or running late for a...
View ArticleGiving Just Feels Good: It Starts in Your Brain
Each passing year brings its own unique blend of ups, downs, and “in-betweens”. . . . . . but ultimately, I often find myself feeling so blessed and grateful this time of year as I reflect back over...
View ArticleKeeping Holiday Tradition Alive (Here at NICABM)
Here at NICABM, we do like to keep things new and fresh. But this time of year, there’s one tradition we’ve all become particularly fond of . . . . . . and that’s choosing the charity that will get...
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My Favorite Staff Meeting of the Year
During the holidays, we spend a lot of time thinking about food – what kind of cookies to bake, where to find the perfect apples for pie, whether we want ham or turkey for the big family dinner… …and...
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A Reflection on This Season of Renewal
For weeks I’ve been staring out my window at bare forsythia branches, almost willing them to reveal the slightest whisper of yellow. Finally, the other day, I saw it—the hint of yellow I’d been...
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Memorial Day Weekend: A Time to Celebrate and Honor
Poet Maya Angelou wrote, “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” Here in the United States, Memorial Day weekend serves as the traditional kick off for...
View ArticleGiving as We’ve Received . . .
Beginning at a young age, I was taught to give as I had received . . . . . . so when I began NICABM, I made it a cornerstone of our organization that we would give back to those who are in need. I...
View ArticleWork That Makes a Difference
“What difference does my work make?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? I’m guessing it’s one that many people might ask themselves from time to time. Here at NICABM, we’re committed to...
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Shining a Light into the Darkness
I’ll admit it. I’ve been counting down the days until this year’s Winter Solstice. As the sun sets around 4:20 each afternoon, and darkness envelops the windows of NICABM, I find myself longing for...
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