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  • Small Changes, One Step at a Time Part 5

    Small Changes, One Step at a Time Part 50

    That June of 2018, I had no idea just how much this would change me. Not just weight-wise, but really make me think about what I was putting in my mouth. I never cared about calories, or fat, or any other of that “crap.” If I was hungry, I ate and didn’t care what. Step

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “One Last Song: Conversations on Life, Death, and Music” by Mike Ayers, foreword by Jim James of My Morning Jacket

    The Bookworm Sez: “One Last Song: Conversations on Life, Death, and Music” by Mike Ayers, foreword by Jim James of My Morning Jacket0

    And you lifted up your voice. Whether that was in church or in a car, it sure felt good, didn’t it? Belting out your favorite song, whether solo in your shower or in a group, can be cathartic, productive, praise-filled, or spontaneous, and it sure can make you happy. Music takes your mind to places

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  • Special Olympics Adapts During Extraordinary Times0

    This has been a tough year for everyone, and the Special Olympics of Lycoming County has been no exception. In spite of these difficult times, they have not only survived, but have thrived. According to Marc Follmer, manager of the Lycoming County Special Olympics, the organization as a whole has had to make many adjustments.

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  • Winter Dressing Mistakes0

    Winter has truly settled in and, as much as we may hope for a mild season, chances are we will be feeling freezing temperatures from now until late April. Dressing for the weather is not usually a fun or stylish task, but more a matter of function. But even the most practically minded of us

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Dear Life: A Doctor’s Story of Love and Loss” by Rachel Clarke

    The Bookworm Sez: “Dear Life: A Doctor’s Story of Love and Loss” by Rachel Clarke0

    Before the doctor opened her mouth, you knew this wasn’t going to be good. And it wasn’t, although you can barely remember what happened a minute after you heard the diagnosis. All your could wrap your head around were monitors and tubes and machines and death, when what you needed was “Dear Life” by Rachel

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  • Changing Bad Habits – Part 4

    Changing Bad Habits – Part 40

    Getting started is the hardest part. Normally, I jumped in all at once. Hardcore, then feeling deprived. I didn’t want that. I didn’t want to not eat the things I loved! I am such a foodie. I love breakfast, lunch, and dinner! I mean, who wants to skip a meal anyway? I knew I had

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  • Compost0

    Compost is the breakdown of organic materials, like grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, coffee grounds, and kitchen scraps. You should never put meat, bones, or dairy products in a compost pile. These materials will not break down and can make your compost smell bad and attract animals. Having your own compost pile will keep your

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  • Food Was Getting Out of Control, and So Was I.0

    Part 3 Whew baby. The after high school years. Life never seems to prepare us enough for that. It’s out of school and off to work or college we go. I never went to college. The only thing I knew I wanted to be was a mom and a wife. I always thought that maybe

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  • Winter Capsule Wardrobe0

    In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions and the idea of living a more sustainable and less cumbersome lifestyle, 2021 is the perfect year to consider building a capsule wardrobe. Capsule wardrobes push us to think more about what clothing we actually wear and whether we truly need each piece hanging in our closets. A

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  • Is Your Heart in It?1

    I am passionate about hunting white tailed deer, and I’ve been pursuing that passion for more than forty years. There are many obstacles to overcome in hunting, and I could give you a long list. For now, I’ll chose the one that has been the biggest challenge for me: finding good ground to hunt. Some

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  • Sleep and a Positive Attitude0

    Life can be hard and worrisome under normal circumstances thus leading many people to toss and turn at night. Combine that with a global pandemic and political unrest (what happened to murder hornets?) and sleep can seem downright impossible at times. Scientists have shown repeatedly that sleep is a significant part of our daily routines

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  • Wisdom from Average Joe’s Gym0

    The movie “Dodgeball: A True Underdog’s Story” premiered in 2004. The movie’s premise was that Peter LeFleur, the owner of Average Joe’s Gym, played by Vince Vaughn, faces foreclosure unless he can raise $50,000 in 30 days. His solution is to win the cash prize of a dodgeball tournament held in Las Vegas. To achieve

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