Items on display at Myers Flower Shop. | Photo by Matt Griffith Pamper someone (or yourself) with flowers, chocolate, popcorn and more By Natalie Reidford Spring is upon us, and local flower and gift shops are gearing up for flower-giving holidays: Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, to name a few. Read on to find out what’s in stores for spring … [Read more...]
Take care of yourself
Kaley Decker looks over the file of a patient prior to treatment. | Photo by Matt Griffith | Restoration Acupuncture & Wellness offers therapy to help with anxiety, pain and stress-related symptoms By Natalie Reidford Living through a pandemic means that many are living with increased anxiety and stress, which in turn can cause health problems. It’s a vicious … [Read more...]
Strengthening yourself to help strengthen others
By Rebecca Richardville With the events of this past year, our eyes have been opened to a whole world of issues brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic. They have always been there, but self-isolation tends to expedite problems that normally would not be noticed. Those already suffering from anxiety, stress and other emotional situations have seen an increase in … [Read more...]
The Festival of Trees in Indianapolis is a family event
With 92 trees last year, the Festival of Trees had something for everyone. | Photo by Joy Neighbors By Joy Neighbors It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And for many of us, that rush of holiday spirit begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree. The tradition of decorating with greenery began in Medieval England when holly and ivy were brought into the church … [Read more...]
Untangling a holiday tradition
Christmas decorations that adorn Main Street in Vincennes carefully hang in storage as the time gets closer to the moment that they are put into place for the holiday season. | Photo by Matt Griffith Area cities and parks prepare holiday light displays By Lindsay Owens The history of Santa Claus and the Christmas tree are well-known but what would Christmas be without … [Read more...]