The Power of Love

The Power of love

By Christa Banister It was Victor Hugo, one of the most important French writers and poets of the 1800s who penned Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, who said, “The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved — loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.” While […]

The Growing Trend of Sports Betting

The Growing Trend of Sports Betting - The Meadows Texas

By Melissa Riddle-Chalos When the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, it was as if Pandora’s box opened, giving millions of American sports fans instant and legal access to gambling. By 2021, 25 states would give it the green light. No wonder online sports betting is exploding. Bloomberg reports […]

Having Fun Without Alcohol

Fun without alcohol

By Anna McKenzie If you’re in recovery from alcoholism or trying to curb a drinking problem, you may wonder how people have fun without alcohol. Alcoholic drinks are a staple, if not a centerpiece, of many social events and gatherings, especially around the holidays. But the truth is, there are lots of ways to socialize […]