Wiping the Slate Clean

“Cleaning the slate” or “wiping the slate clean” is a term used to start things anew and to create the opportunity to start over without any judgments or prejudice. This idiom is very appropriate for the ending of a tumultuous 2016 with many twists, turns, and...

Sleeping Peacefully

There has been a lot of research done on the sleep problems that have been plaguing many people in this country.   Chronic sleep deprivation has been shown to significantly affect one’s health, performance, safety, and financial well-being. A lack of sleep, especially...