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12/11/2025

Season's Greetings! Read a classic Christmas story with loved ones or alone.
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Illustration by A. C. Michael from the 1911 Hodder & Stoughton edition of A Christmas Carol, depicting Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge. Who’s not familiar with the Ghosts of Christmas P…

11/27/2025

Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?

Remember to be thankful for the things that truly matter, such as family, friends, and good health. Remember also to stay safe, eat heartily, and make the most of your time with loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!
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For many years, my family has enjoyed a tasty string bean casserole alongside the traditional servings of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. It’s a family tradition that I may not have ha…

10/29/2025

Many individuals pursuing an interest in music may begin with an instrument that another person initially owned. I’m one of those individuals. And I’m glad I took this route 😎

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Daily writing promptWhat alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?View all responses While building a healthcare career, I’ve fantasized about becoming the owner of a small…

10/08/2025

Health-promoting reasons to enjoy Nature's infinite beauty during autumn 🍂🍁

Let nature take care of you this fall 10/2/2025 by Muse Abdi, M.B.BS., B.BiomedSc, M.P.H., and Brian Lynch, M.D. As the leaves turn and the air cools, Southeast Minnesota's parks invite us to step outside and reconnect with the land, with each other and ourselves. This fall, local parks are offering...

07/06/2025

A short piece on the joys of one’s home and the memories it creates. A health-promoting story from HPB’s sister site, My Musings in a Hundred Words. Enjoy!

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Daily writing promptWhat’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?View all responses An adorning bracelet holding sentimental value, a well-kept musical instrument passed down, or a firs…

06/15/2025

Being a father is a joy, a challenge, an immense responsibility, and a blessing. I'm thankful to our Creator and to those who have served as caring and supportive role models.

A Happy Father’s Day to my dad, dad-in-law, and all dads in the world!

“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown

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My mother has told me numerous times throughout my upbringing that special observances such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are worthy of celebration. However, she highlighted the impo…

05/26/2025

Read my recent post commemorating Memorial Day on the HPB’s sister site, My Musings in a Hundred Words.

Let’s commit to always honoring and remembering these fallen heroes, rain or shine, and their sacrifices in the name of democracy and freedom.
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You’re invited to read my recent post commemorating Memorial Day on the HPB’s sister site, My Musings in a Hundred Words. Pedro Antonio © 2025 The Health-promoting Bandwagon. All rights…

05/19/2025

A very brief literary piece about making sacrifices with no regrets. Enjoy!
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The sacrifices I have made in life are many. With many more years I hope to see, I anticipate there will be many more sacrifices to make. One example is the sleepless nights of studying to help oth…

05/01/2025

This month, I was inspired to write a second narrative on John to "light it up blue"—the campaign slogan associated with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd and National Autism Acceptance Month—to honor all individuals with autism.
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Science has come a long way in understanding conditions on the autism spectrum, yet there is much to learn. This is something I’ve come to know personally, growing up with my remarkable young…

03/31/2025

Despite many unavoidable distractions from today's various media platforms, reading remains a welcomed and necessary pastime. Here are my musings in a hundred words in recognition of National Reading Month, celebrated in March. Enjoy 📖

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Health-promoting Bandwagon Despite many unavoidable distractions from today’s various media platforms, reading remains a welcomed and necessary pastime. Here are my musings in a hundred words…

03/09/2025

The touching power of music ❤️🎵🎻

02/16/2025

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Life isn’t a string of continual successes; it’s a string of attempts at success. Think of your child’s first steps. Many of those initial efforts…