Local professionals offer advice By Mike Grant These days it feels like everyone is wound a little tightly. People feel more inclined to yell and argue or perhaps even to break down in tears inexplicably. One of the biggest causes of this behavior is stress, and mental health officials say we are getting a heaping dose of stress daily. “Now is a very stressful time. I … [Read more...]
The recovered life
Chelsea Anderson talks about her journey to sobriety By Chelsea Anderson As the daughter of an alcoholic, I never dreamed I’d need recovery myself. After witnessing the destruction that this disease causes families, I wanted no part of it. Fast forward to my junior year in high school. A friend offered me a drink, and I took it. Immediately, a sense of peace and … [Read more...]
The most dangerous band in the world
By Todd Lancaster We have decided to make a change to Boomer and move away from our “Boomer Toys and Trappings” section to a new feature, “Get into the Groove.” In this segment, I will begin to take a deep dive into the greatest albums of all time (at least for people over 50). I thought that I would start with 1968’s “Beggars Banquet” by the Rolling Stones because … [Read more...]
Bug-repelling plants are beautiful garden additions
By Lindsay Owens This time of year, many of us are spending more time outside. Whether it’s on deck, patio, or out in the garden, there’s a good possibility you’ve encountered some pests. Some of those pests are likely bothering you, and some are more than likely trying to invade your flowers and vegetable plants. Let’s try to help tackle the bugs bugging us first. Yes, … [Read more...]
Cecil Meeks keeps drivers on the road
By Lindsay Owens Cecil Meeks fell in love with working on cars and trucks when he was just 16. Decades later, he is still doing what he loves at his service station Oaktown. “Back then, you could work on cars and didn’t have to have a degree,” said Meeks as he worked on an oil change for one of his regular customers. After working on cars for others for Bryant … [Read more...]