It’s May. If you’re like me, you find that hard to believe. The year has progressed with blazing speed and as the adage goes, the universe waits for no one. I love May because it ushers in the…
Author: Chris Jones
There's an old saying that goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”While this is about planting literal trees to replenish the earth, this can be taken…
For most of my adult life, I've never understood why New Year's Day fell in January when all of the newness happens in March. To me, having the start of a brand-new year should be at the same time…
The Marshall School has grown out of a quest to help students with diverse learning styles
Every child can learn. That belief motivated Christina Carson to take a leap of faith in 2002 and open…
Pets hold a special place in our hearts and home. When I was growing up, I had a mixed breed named Astro after the iconic animated pet of George Jetson. Astro and I would have amazing adventures….
Four area experts talk about trends you can look for in 2023
Remember all of the anticipation and fanfare that we entered the ‘20s with only to be derailed by COVID, inflation and talk of an…
How we handle tough times leaves an impression on our kids
Welcome to 2023.If you've been keeping score, this decade we've endured a pandemic, parts and labor shortages, an incredible seller’s…
If you’re like many Americans, you’ve probably had your fair share of challenges navigating this less-than-ideal economic time. Grocery prices continue to climb, gas prices are still high, and…
It’s crazy how fast we go from summer into the holiday season. From pumpkin everything to spooky season, early fall can be a blur of school, sports and festivities followed by disbelieving chants…
There’s a lot to love about October. If you’re a sports parent, your kids are likely running track or playing field hockey, football and fall baseball. My 15-year-old wanted to try something new…