As I was attempting to contrive another journalistic masterpiece for this space, I received a text from one of our kids, which was a Facebook post from nine years ago offering our trampoline to anyone willing to haul it away. This derailed my train of thought — not a difficult task — and sent me on a detour from the topic […]
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As Bruce Springsteen once sang, “Everything dies, baby, that’s a fact. But maybe everything that dies someday comes back.” And if you haven’t heard, vinyl records are back. In a big way. According to figures released in March 2026 by the Recording Industry Association of America, vinyl sales grew for the 19th straight year. Americans bought $1.04 billion of
Bugs are a well-documented source of irritation and disease, but they aren’t the only things to watch out for during the summer months. The sun can also cause illness and injuries that can ruin your summer activities if you don’t take the right precautions. (How Not to) Burn, Baby, Burn Being outside in the sun too long without
In Columbia, we take pride in being a community that shows up for one another. Whether it’s helping neighbors, supporting our local businesses, or working together through challenges, that spirit of shared responsibility is part of what makes our city special. It’s also what guides how we approach one of the most important responsibilities of local government: public
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There’s a certain kind of comfort in knowing exactly where you want to eat depending on the kind of day you’re having. Some restaurants feel perfect for a solo lunch with a book or just enjoying the atmosphere. Other restaurants are ideal for a date or for a family gathering where people share their favorite dishes with their
Everywhere you turn these days, it seems that some health system, insurance company, or hospital is touting its commitment to “patient-centered care.” A patient-centered care approach means more than simply putting the patient’s needs first. It involves a partnership between caregiver and patient, with shared decision-making guided by what matters most for the patient’s well-being. Now, a new partnership
June Week 1 Stephens Lake Park 2001 E. Broadway The 11-acre lake and the lush grounds that surround it makes Stephens Lake Park one the city’s most treasured green spaces. Centrally located, the park features playgrounds, spraygrounds, a swimming beach, and fishing docks. There are also gardens and walking trails lined with waterfalls, art sculptures, and a variety of trees.
When you speak to a longtime soccer fan about the World Cup, you will often encounter a bizarre lexicon of names and places and moments. “’74, the Cruyff Turn.” “The Hand of God in ’86.” “Zidane’s ’06 madness.” “Wondo’s sitter in ’14.” (Please don’t repeat that last one near any long-suffering supporters of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Too much mental angst and trauma still remain. “Donovan and Dempsey
Years ago, our family of five moved into a tiny rental for one year while the older home we had purchased underwent a major renovation. Little did I know that those casual conversations with our temporary neighbors while getting the mail or watching the kids play in the front yard would become deep friendships that would last
Starting today, what is one thing you could do to grow older and better? It is not the kind of question you answer on the way to something else, but a real one — one that asks what you would do if you stopped letting age feel like a reason to slow down. I have
