Countless studies have shown that creative endeavors are good for the body and the soul: they promote emotional wellness, provide an outlet for the mind, and can even improve and enrich long-term romantic and personal relationships. If you’re looking for a good date night option, or a fun self-care exercise —or just need a good […]
According to the dictionary, a relationship is how two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected. In the earlier years of my life, the word “relationship” would immediately conjure images of romantic entanglements — who was dating whom, who was married to whom. However, as I navigate the
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Jessica Schlosser is no stranger to taking on new projects. When she was approached about taking over the downtown cat cafe off Second Street near Walgreens, she pounced at the challenge. What was formerly Papa’s Cat Café reopened as Bertha’s Beans Cat Café under her ownership in November 2023. “I’m here to provide the people
Although we are technically still in the middle of winter, this issue warms my heart. We take a look at a theme that shapes the narrative of our lives – the significance of relationships. In a world that often seems driven by deadlines and targets, it is crucial to pause and recognize the profound impact
The desperate and sometimes tragic stories of teens caught up in internet sextortion scams continue to play out nationally — and locally — at an alarming rate. Last year, an outgoing and athletic Michigan high school homecoming king died by suicide just six hours after receiving an Instagram message from who he thought was a
Mental health is physical health, and from her vantage point as a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Affinity Counseling, Tanya Weigand notices that therapy has become a lot more mainstream in today’s post-COVID environment. As more people embrace the concept of therapy, how do they know they’ve found the right therapist? How does
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Clint Sinclair vividly remembers Wednesday, July 8, 2020. That was the day he and Davon Argo welcomed two children — a brother and a sister — into their home as their first placement after becoming licensed foster parents. “Our first placement was suggested to us by our advocate at the time, who said they thought
Keeping company with iconic, long-standing Columbia dining institutions such as Shakespeare’s, The Heidelberg, Booches, and the Pasta Factory, local favorite Murry’s has stood the test of time. Murry’s eclectic, no-frills menu and casual atmosphere are the local diner’s hallmarks, known by both locals and visitors alike. An anomaly in the restaurant world, it’s a non-franchised,
In January, we hosted the Columbia Values Diversity Celebration. It was lovely to see community members coming together to celebrate the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to honor the individuals and organizations in our community that put those teachings to work. This event reminded me of the importance of in-person interactions and
Have you ever ordered crab rangoon at your favorite Chinese restaurant? You get crispy little purses of cream cheese in a wonton skin with some sweet sauce to dip them in. Although tasty, I’m not sure I’ve ever found any crab in one of them. It’s kind of like finding the pork in a can
