After the year-end holiday binge, we humans become remorseful and tend to over-react by severely restricting our caloric intake or subjecting ourselves to so-called “detoxifying” cleanses as a way to purify and recharge. None of these strategies work in the long run, nor do they take a big picture view… Continue reading
When I sat down to write this article, my eyes were drawn to the front window. I looked through a sprightly bouquet of tulips and iris, flowers brought by friends. “A touch of spring,” she said when she handed them to me last week. Past the tulips, I saw the… Continue reading
Orion the Hunter is arguably the most familiar constellation after the Big Dipper to us Northern Hemisphere natives. And in February he is in his glory in the southern sky. You can spot him just after sunset. Most obvious is the straight line of three stars that represent his belt…. Continue reading
In the November edition we shared the story of a local mother suffering from an aggressive version of MS. After draining her bank account and accepting the generosity of the community which arrived through a variety of means including a bottle drive, a hockey pool and direct donations funneled through… Continue reading
On January 20th 2017, a man named Andrew Wakefield posted a picture of himself on social media on his way to the inauguration banquet for the new President of the United States. This picture resulted in significant backlash from the scientific community. Why the backlash and what’s the big deal?… Continue reading
Visiting the hospital this time of year, you may be surprised (or not) by the number of patients lining the halls of the emergency department waiting for a bed in a hospital ward. Above each bed in the hall last week was a number secured to the wall to quickly… Continue reading
Mabuhay! This will be the greeting you hear when you come to the local World Day of Prayer Event hosted this year by St. Thomas More Catholic Church. It is a Philippine greeting inviting participants to come and tell their stories. Each year the women of the featured country prepare… Continue reading
After four years operating their local organic farm, Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock are finding new ways to grow their business. Theirs is a traditional mixed farm operation, where they grow more than 30 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, produce maple syrup, honey, eggs, freezer beef, chicken and will… Continue reading
It is the busiest time of the year for the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society as preparations for our gala fundraiser in March move into high gear and final steps are taken to secure Needler’s Mill. At the same time, our regular monthly programming continues. In late January each year,… Continue reading
