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Tuesday Tip: When Preparedness Meets Poverty — Surviving the SNAP Cuts with Wisdom from the Past
The irony isn’t lost on me. September was National Disaster Preparedness Month, a time meant to encourage households to stock up, have a plan, and stay ready. November is National Gratitude Month, a time when we’re reminded to give thanks and share abundance. But here we are in October, a bitter bridge between preparation and…
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A Slow Fall Weekend at Mill Creek Park: When Summer Lingers in Ohio
There’s something special about fall in Ohio. Maybe it’s the way the sunlight hits the crimson and gold leaves just right, or how a warm October breeze carries the scent of woodsmoke and adventure. This past weekend felt more like late summer than mid-fall, with temperatures soaring into the high 70s; the kind of weather…
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Candlelight with a Cause: A Conversation with Cubie Vinson of Candle Caboodle
In a world full of synthetic scents and mass-produced products, Cubie Vinson is a breath of fresh, toxin-free air. The Westport, Connecticut-based maker behind Candle Caboodle isn’t just lighting wicks—she’s igniting change. As a chronic illness warrior with a fierce heart and a deeply artistic spirit, Cubie has turned her sensitivities into superpowers by handcrafting…
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The Algorithm of Outrage: Not Every Headline Deserves Your Peace
We live in a time where outrage is currency. Social media feeds us headlines designed to spark emotion, arguments, and clicks. The more heated we get, the more the algorithm wins. But here’s the truth: not every headline deserves your peace. Parasocial Relationships and the Illusion of Intimacy With the rise of social media, we’ve…
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Rethinking Pain Relief: Marrying Modern Medicine with Ancestral Wisdom
Donald Trump stirred headlines again by suggesting a possible link between autism and pregnant women taking Tylenol. While that’s a controversial claim, and one science hasn’t conclusively backed, what’s undeniable is that acetaminophen (Tylenol) carries risks. It is well known to strain the liver, and in those of us with conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver…
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A New Season, A Fresh Direction
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, I’ve been reflecting on the direction of this blog and what will serve both me and my community best in the coming months. After much thought (and more than a few cups of coffee), I’ve decided to keep my focus on writing—through this blog,…
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I Was 17 When I First Heard Gloria Steinem Speak–It Felt Like a Rallying Cry. Now It Feels Like a Warning.
I was 17 the first time I heard Gloria Steinem speak at a rally for young women. We were told we were powerful.That we could do anything.That we didn’t need men, and we certainly didn’t need to raise them. Back then, it sounded like a revolution.Today, it sounds like indoctrination. 💔 Nobody Asked the Children…
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The Sacred Stillness of August
“The stillness of August isn’t laziness, it’s wisdom. A sacred pause before the world speeds up again.” Taylor Swift captures it perfectly in August: “August slipped away into a moment in time.” That’s what the month feels like—an ephemeral stretch of golden light, where time slows just enough for us to savor it. For us,…
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The American Dream: Bigger Was Never Better
When the Wall Street Journal runs a headline about Americans being “trapped” in smaller homes and jobs they can’t leave, it strikes a nerve. For Gen Xers like me, the question isn’t whether the American Dream is collapsing—it’s whether we’ve misunderstood what the dream really was all along. The Roots of the Dream The real…
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Two Weeks Until Labor Day: Throw a Hamptons-Inspired White Party Without Leaving Your Backyard
Some say Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. I say it’s the perfect excuse to wear white, drink something chilled, and pretend you’ve rented a beach house in the Hamptons for the weekend. You don’t have to book a trip to Montauk or mingle with Manhattanites to enjoy a Hamptons-style white party. You…
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Friday Feature-Small Biz Review
The review highlights the enchanting experience of a Southern Iced Tea soy wax candle from Dixon Candle and Bath Co. The candle exudes a refreshing aroma reminiscent of summer, transforming the atmosphere of the space it’s lit in. The company’s diverse collection includes various scents suitable for gifts and personal enjoyment, emphasizing the art of…
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🎡 Where Summer Lingers: The Timeless Magic of County Fairs
“The county fair is where summer lingers a little longer, and memories stick like cotton candy on fingertips.” As the golden light of late July fades into the hazy warmth of August, something magical takes hold in towns across Ohio and all across the country. For us here in the Buckeye State, it begins with…
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