It’s time to embrace winter
I’m in complete disbelief and shock that I just typed that headline. Some readers may recall that I am a self-professed “summer girl.” Or, lately due to menopause, a “spring…
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January means renewed commitment to mental wellness
By MALLORY WIRE Guest Columnist January means many things to people: a fresh start, new opportunities, and a reason to make changes, just to name a few. It is also…
Dr. C
Some of you may remember the column I wrote last year about my fourth-grade teacher Mrs. B who was a powerful figure in my young life. While only in my…
She’s listening
I saw a quote when scrolling the other day that was meant for mothers of daughters. It said many times our daughters grow up hearing how much they look like…
Who cares whondunit when they did it this well?
In the 91 years since its original publication, Agatha Christie’s novel Murder on the Orient Express has enjoyed remarkable success. Aside from being a long-lived best seller, the many adaptations…
Finding grit & grace
Grit: The firmness of mind and unyielding courage in the face of hardship. This week, as I sat in the cozy corner of my living room, I did a bit…
Sage advice from an IU gratitude professor
I enjoyed coffee with Y. Joel Wong over the holidays. Joel is a tenured professor in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Programs at Indiana University. One specialty of his is…
Flex more than your mind at local library
Charlie Brown: “We only live once, Snoopy.” Snoopy: “Wrong! We only die once. We live every day!” I hope, dear Readers, that this new year has started for you in…
Don’t be “washed up” – trust yourself!
Nothing brings a household to a grinding halt faster than a major appliance that isn’t working properly. In our home, that was our washer last Wednesday. Since I do laundry…
Senator Young makes right call supporting Stefanik for UN role
By MAKENZIE BINFORD Guest Columnist As a Young Republican, I’ve experienced firsthand the impact radical ideologies can have on society. That’s why having someone like Elise Stefanik, who’s not afraid…