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Five Back-to-School Tips for Moms

Whelp guys, we blinked and now summer is ending. I am not sure what happens faster—me losing my patience with my children or summer break. However, I know that school is just around the corner. Maybe you are ready to send your sweet, little innocent children back to school before you literally lose your mind.... Read More

Features, Mental Health

July 18, 2022

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A wonderful gourd with a very special name…

As I walked down the main street of downtown Lima, Peru, just to ‘get the feel of the place’, I saw a number of people who were dressed in traditional clothing, colorful handmade garments. Most were peddlers, people from villages on the outskirts of Lima. Most were selling art objects they had made. One of... Read More

Culture, Features

June 27, 2022

Speaking of UFOS

Leaving Curacao was difficult but necessary. I had work to do at home, books to write, pictures to take, stories to tell. Having packed, all that was left to do was to say goodbye to Chevy, the housekeeper, with a little gift and to climb in the taxi/van for my ride to the airport. When... Read More

Arts + Music, Features, Local

June 15, 2022

The flighty friend

I am a flighty friend. I never really intended for this to be my title or role in the grand scheme of adult friendships. It’s just become a part of reality. Before children, I was the ride-or-die friend who would show up on your doorstep ready to party, pray, or completely clean out your closet.... Read More

Features, Mental Health

May 20, 2022

Who am I? Who are you?

Those two questions, as important as they are, are seldom asked. Instead, some rely on assumptions regarding the ‘who’ questions, assumptions that are often based on political clues. In that case, if someone supports candidates of a certain party, that support may serve to reflect on the innate value of that person. In other words,... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Features, Uncategorized

May 18, 2022

A Few Things to Know About Therapy…

Therapy isn’t one size fits all. Nothing in life should be. We were all uniquely and wonderfully made, therefore, our therapy should be as well. Surprisingly, there is a wide variety of therapists. I have ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (plus a few other likely non-diagnosed things), therefore, it was important for me to find... Read More

Features, Health, Mental Health

May 12, 2022

Having a Blast

It’s almost time to brush off home plate, dig into the batter’s box and toe the rubber for a new season of Danville Otterbots baseball, the sophomore campaign of a club that’s made up, fittingly, of college freshmen and sophomores. For General Manager Austin Scher, last season might have had a few growing pains, but... Read More

Features, Local

April 19, 2022

Autism Awareness. How Aware Are You?

Welcome to the wonderful month of April, where we finally see a glimpse of spring in the flowers that are blooming. During this month there will be rain, plenty of baby showers, weddings, and likely some egg hunting. April is also Autism Awareness Month. So, let us talk about how autism aware you are? I... Read More

Autism Awareness, Features, Health

April 13, 2022

The Indie Bookstore Resurgence

You’ve heard of shopping local, but how about reading local? In a time when local businesses face many challenges, from e-books to competition from big- box stores to the pandemic, one type of business that is maintaining its place in the local market is the independent bookstore. Once a staple of any community and a... Read More

Features, Local

February 15, 2022

Every Girl Needs a Dog

Every girl needs a dog. It’s science, well, truthfully, I don’t know it if is science, but it should be. I am certain there is some type of study that shows endorphins being released when you see a cute animal. Either way, it is true, EVERY girl needs a dog. I look back on my... Read More

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