By Lindsay Owens Fall is here. Cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice everything is everywhere. Hoodies and flannel become wardrobe staples for many. Fall also means it’s apple season. Apple picking season tends to begin in mid- to late-September and ends in October, and there are several area markets that offer a variety of fresh apples. Some even offer you-pick … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2022
Seeking help for stress
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...]
Just breathe
Happy Hippie Reiki & Things owners give customers a chance to relax By Lindsay Owens Sometimes we just need to breathe. Not just take a regular breath but rather one of those deep breaths that make your whole body relax. For some of us, that may come from sinking into a hot tub, curling up in our favorite chair with a blanket and a good book or indulging in a … [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...]