Living

Public art and the people who fund it.   Columbia is home to many pieces of public art. We see that art on buildings, in parks, and throughout...

Hiking in the winter in Columbia is the best, and anyone can do it — even if, like me, you don’t see yourself as a “real hiker.” I’m...

A short time from now, the reality will hit us: Another Christmas will have already come and gone. Yes, I refer to Christmas rather than use the sterile...

“You’ve Been Booed.” That’s the message inside a Halloween-themed dog and puppy Boo Box with a toy, a ball, treats, and other goodies courtesy of one of Columbia’s...

The season for sweaters, football, campfires, and hayrides is right around the corner. With that in mind, it’s essential to start thinking about a few home maintenance items...

Research and local therapists show just how important spending time outdoors is for a person’s well-being.   Have you ever felt your mind clear when taking a walk...

This is the time of year when I am getting the last vestiges of my vegetable garden out before the weather finally turns cold. There are some lettuce...

Columbia Orthopaedic Group’s new Pain Management Center officially opened with a ribbon cutting and remarks from COG officials on Wednesday, September 9. The Pain Center, part of the...

It’s Time for Décor That Reflects Fall and Winter Seasons   Ready or not, here come the holidays. How will you decorate your home for the festive times...

Fall is one of the best times of year in the landscape. As temperatures cool and summer begins to fade, many plants put on one final show before...