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COLUMN: It might not be pretty, but the Mountaineers are winning games
Having now completed a third of the regular season — if you can believe that — there is only but one question that needs to be asked […]
‘A Million Miles Away’ shows sacrifices for success
The newspaper at my high school released an end of year edition that had a questionnaire for outgoing seniors, asking where they saw themselves in the next […]
Fun fall activites to do with the family
With fall here and cooler temperatures, it makes me reminisce over what fall activities we would do as children. Jump in a big pile of leaves, go […]
Bliss Bliss Bliss studio stays true to yoga’s inclusive ideal
There is a saying in the yoga community: “Yoga is for everybody”— regardless of age, physical ability, body size or fitness level. A noble goal, but some […]
North Elementary garden teaches kids valuable lessons, far beyond simple planting
A homeschool alumna and homeschooling my child, I haven’t been often in public schools. As a teenager, I occasionally went to take standardized tests, and as an […]
If you like ‘Beaches’ ‘Bars with Cake’ might fit the bill
I’m a feminist, so I really hate the term “chick-flick” as it relates to movies that center on women’s stories and feature women in lead roles. I […]
Phoenix Bakery has the carbs you crave
For those feeling the seasonal pull towards carbs, Greenmont is a good place to stock up on artisan baked goods. In days gone by, the first floor […]
Feeling spicy: Our love affair with capsaicin
As you may have guessed from my recent do-it-yourself feature, I have a lot of jalapenos to process. I used the USDA canning recipe book to calculate […]
Skipping ‘Choose Love’ a solid decision
The Choose Your Own Adventure books were first published in 1979, so I grew up with them. I always thought it was fun to see how the […]
