History Repeating
Many are familiar with the quote “Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it.” The original quote from George Santayana is actually “Those who cannot remember the past are
Commentary
Think October
Are you ready for autumn—the crisp air, the fall colors, and all kinds of great events for the kids and families in Cumberland County? One of the biggest events coming
Suicide Prevention Hotline
One innovation we don’t often think about but that’s become part of the very fabric of our lives is our ability to dial 911 when we have an emergency. It’s
Early Autumn Events
September and October have many special events that will appeal to people of varying tastes. After you enjoy a Labor Day weekend at the shore, backyard barbecues, or getting the
A Shore Thing
So summer has slipped away and you still haven’t had that vacation getaway you’ve been dreaming of these past two or three years? Might I suggest the staycation? Yes, southern
Every Drop Counts
Needless to say, these past few weeks have been extraordinarily hot. Aside from making people uncomfortable and impacting people’s health, the heat and everything surrounding it is starting to affect
Calling Plein Air Artists
Calling all artists! The Glasstown Arts District will be hosting a Plein Air Art Competition on Saturday, September 24. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Riverfront Renaissance
The Cost of Aging
Recently I came across an article by Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News discussing how so many seniors find it increasingly difficult to live independently affording basic necessities. The article
August Events
As I begin writing this article, we are just ending an eight-day heatwave with temperatures reaching the high 90s! The next weather trend shows more normal temps and there will
Operation Helping Hands
One of my favorite quotes from President Franklin D. Roosevelt is from May of 1932 when he spoke at Oglethorpe University. FDR said a lot of things that day as
