Don’t stop now, Boomers! Your health is more important than ever before
Editor’s note: This column was previously published in The Reporter on Dec. 1, 2022. “I intend to live forever or die trying.” – Groucho Marx Baby Boomers – the term…
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Growing old … and older
My mother had this story. Daughter is twisting my arm. “Write your memoirs,” she says. That sounds too final, too complete. Besides, what interesting memoirs do I have to write?…
Maintaining self-worth
Many of my earliest memories are of being at a doctor’s office or recovering from surgery at a hospital. If you are someone who has spent time seeing doctor after…
A history lesson on The Feeding Team
Like any company, city, state, church, or charity, Feeding Team has a history. This month we are telling our story. How did the Feeding Team come to be? Jump in…
“The Minutes” is all sizzle and no steak
By JAY HEMPHILL A Seat on the Aisle As I left the Phoenix Cultural Centre after seeing a sold-out performance of American Lives Theatre’s production of The Minutes, I was…
Praying hard prayers
God, I don’t understand why you are allowing this in my life. Not exactly a pretty prayer. Trusting God, even when life doesn’t make sense, is truly a test of…
No kidding – goat yoga is where it’s at
By TRINA SEVERSON Guest Columnist Editor’s note: Enjoy this story from Trina Severson, who is filling in this week for Scott Saalman. He’s probably out somewhere taking photos of dogs…
Bring joy to yourself first
“Working happier accomplishes much more than working harder.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of “Simple Abundance” No matter what kind of personality you have, you can become a more joyful…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 121 I recently had the opportunity to attend a meeting that was focused on the future of Northern Hamilton County. I use the word “meeting” loosely because it…
Raising chickens
My great-grandmother Howard passed down instructions on raising chickens. Here are her instructions: All livestock requires seven-day-per-week, 365- or 366-day-a-year care. Owner is tied to home base or has substitute…