Making the Most Out of Your Summer
This summer, as we slowly begin to reconnect and recover, let’s consider how we can rediscover our favorite traditions.
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Jim's CornerAddressing Learning Gaps and Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
Many students performed below pre-pandemic expectations, but learning gaps from the 2020-2021 school year have already begun to shrink.
September 17, 2021 -
Jim's Corner
Creating Special Moments and Memories this Grandparents Day
On Grandparents Day, it’s important to remember them and all the memories they’ve given us.
August 27, 2021 -
Jim's Corner
Making the Most of a New School Year
As we head back to work and school, let’s remember the lessons we learned during the pandemic and make the most of this year.
August 20, 2021 -
Jim's Corner
Why Gratitude Is Something to be Thankful For
Expressing gratitude results in positive effects beyond psychological and social well-being.
August 15, 2021 -
Jim's Corner
How We Can Fight the Loneliness Epidemic
Our community health depends on tackling the issue of loneliness head on. An interconnected society is fulfilling for everyone.
August 8, 2021 -
Jim's Corner
Sharing the Care: Reflecting on our Connection Communities
While Caregiving comes with undeniable challenges, it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience.
July 30, 2021 -
Jim's Corner
Celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
This week, we would like to share with you some of the challenges still faced by Americans with disabilities, but also highlight all the progress made.
July 23, 2021 -
Jim's Corner
Making the Most Out of Your Summer
This summer, as we slowly begin to reconnect and recover, let’s consider how we can rediscover our favorite traditions.
July 19, 2021 -
Jim's Corner
Reflections on the Value and Dignity of Work
Work is about a lot more than a paycheck. It’s about who we are. It’s social. It’s about fulfillment engagement, a sense of contributing, and giving back. Above all, it’s about learning, and growing.
July 9, 2021
Jim’s Corner
Community favorites
Some Smile Farms History, And Our Hopes for Its Future
We started Smile Farms in 2015 to help people with developmental disabilities.
The Importance of Caring for Others
Nothing is more important to our happiness and well-being than knowing that others care about us. Expressions of connection…
Coping With Grief
How COVID-19 Is Reshaping the Rituals of Death, and Life Itself
We’ve been living with COVID for 10 months, and it has changed many aspects of our lives.
The Funeral Industry Overcomes Challenges of 2020
COVID-19 restrictions required funeral directors to think outside the box about funeral planning this year.
The Importance of Funerals on Our Emotional Well-Being
Grief and grieving have become more complicated due to the challenges of COVID-19.
The Long Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Funeral Industry and Funeral Planning
One outcome of COVID-19 is an increase in the public’s understanding and appreciation of the funeral industry
Let’s Talk About Our Own Mortality
At some point in the last 70 years, we stopped talking about death. That has changed.
Sympathy Trends That Will Prevail Post-Pandemic
1-800-Flowers.com Founder and Chairman Jim McCann reflects on changes in sympathy since the pandemic.
