As part of my New Year’s resolutions, I vowed to find the time to get back to writing this column every week. Seeing as how this page […]
Katie McDowell
Un-Christmas-y Christmas off makes for the perfect present
Just yesterday, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and came across a photo posted by a vintage-seller I follow. In it, she was sitting cross-legged on […]
It’s cold outside, bring those pets in
I am not a big fan of winter. In truth, I hate almost everything about it, save for the excuse to buy more coats and boots. Which, […]
Thanksgiving may be over, but the gratitude keeps on going
As the veil of the all-American carb coma called Thanksgiving is likely just beginning to lift for most of you, I doubt the holiday has managed to […]
This motivation is making me uncomfortable
I don’t consider myself to be an overly negative person. I’ve had a half-full glass a time or two in my life. Like, just yesterday, I woke […]
Love, guaranteed: Adopt, don’t shop for furever friends
OCTOBER IS ADOPT-A-SHELTER-DOG MONTH. To find your BFF (best friend furever), contact Mon County Canine Adoption Center at 304-291-7267, Marion County Humane Society at 304-366-5391 or The […]
Making deadline under an evil eye
Forgive me if this column seems a bit disjointed. I am a bit out of sorts today. Because even as I sit here, I am being hunted. […]
Changing the status quo scary, but necessary
The other day, a post by dude I knew in high school popped up, wherein he bemoaned living in a world where men must deal with the […]
Purina campaign hopes to pair rescue dogs, vets
There are a couple of very important men in my life, who happen to have a lot in common. Both enjoy sitting in a comfy chair and […]
For better or worse, ‘Eighth Grade’ will take you back
A number of years ago, I ran into a guy I had been head over heels for in junior high. He, on the other hand, barely knew […]