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Active Aging: Independence: The need for connection and purpose is very real.
by Dana Blaszkowski Independence Day is upon us! Happy Fourth of July! Independence is defined as “freedom of control by an external power.” We celebrate our American colonies signing the written declaration in 1776 stating that they would no longer be ruled by Great Britain. When we raise children, we do it with the ultimate […]
Characters in this adult novel resolve regrets through short bursts of time travel
by Shuyler Clark In Tokyo, a cafe has gained renown for its promise that visitors can travel through time.Though many make the pilgrimage to see this for themselves, the abundance of rules turns most of these people away. This month’s selection, Before the Coffee Gets Cold, follows four people who visit the cafe over […]
Outreach in Action: Diaper Bank works with Stockbridge Outreach to provide supplies for all ages
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Outreach has a new, “undercover” partner: a diaper and adult disposable briefs bank. “I like to say it’s all about bottoms,” explained Sandy Andresen, volunteer at the Diaper Bank, located in the basement of the First Congregational Church of Chelsea, UCC. “We have diapers for children, adult disposable briefs, […]
First-year success at Chelsea Hospital’s combined Emergency Department and Urgent Care
by Gregory Gafni-Pappas, D.O. Dr. Gregory Gafni-Pappas, medical director of the combined Emergency Department and Urgent Care at Chelsea Hospital shared with the Stockbridge Community News about the positive impact the hospital believes the Urgent Care has had on the community since opening last year and some common things they treat in the summer. […]
Rural Perspectives: The Eastern American Toad — a gardener’s friend
by Diane Constable The Eastern American Toad (Anaxyrus anaxyrus americanus) is found in many places, such as gardens, woodlands, grasslands and marshes, as long as there is some water and cover to hide in. To protect itself, it turns shades of green, brown and yellow, depending on its living quarters. Toads also have other tools […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia: How Mötley Crüe members selected the name
by John Robinson Q: Why are there dots over Mötley Crüe’s name? A: The dots included in the spelling of the band name Mötley Crüe are called “umlauts.” The band members settled on their name after hearing a friend refer to them as “a motley looking crew.” They changed the spelling of the word “crew” […]
Woah Nellie!
Baked Egg Plant: The pressure is on after last month’s epic fail by Mary Jo David Oh Nellie—how you let us all down last month! As the garbage hauler left with all but the small test sample of our featured May recipe, I marveled how even the raccoons weren’t interested in the leftovers I had […]
Paws and Claws: Cold Laser Therapy a popular treatment to help pets
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Laser therapy for pets can help in many cases by promoting healing and reducing inflammation and pain. This increasingly popular treatment option goes by many names: red-light therapy, photo biomodulation therapy (PBMT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Benefits of laser therapy for dogs Many canine/feline health issues have responded positively to […]
Ask an Expert: What are signs of hidden damage after a car accident?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger More than 6 million car accidents happen each year in the U.S., and more than 30 percent of those are rear-end collisions. Most “fender-benders” are minor and happen at slow speeds, leaving little cosmetic damage, if any. However, vehicles can sustain other kinds of damage that can be hard to […]
Bridge to Wellness
Give Your Brain A Break: The Power of a Quick Meditation by Kathy Walz, LMSW, CPC Spring is here! The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and it seems like we have been waiting a long time for this. If you’ve taken a minute to notice the green surroundings or the music in the trees, […]