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Dear Gabbie: …
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: Why do some people insist on leaving their shopping carts next to other people’s cars instead of putting them in the cart corrals? Dear […]
Positive Parenting
The power of the pause: Taking breaks can strengthen family bonds by Kelsey Rasmussen This month we’ll return to reviewing “And Baby Makes Three” by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. In May, Dr. Erin Clifton explained what the Gottmans call the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, or how toxic communication habits can quietly erode a […]
Active Aging
Stockbridge Area Senior Center: Who we are, how you can help by Stacey Mason I was sitting at my desk recently, where I can watch members enter our center, feeling thankful that our center is available for area older adults. I, along with our members, would be devastated if we could not sustain our senior […]
Bridge to Wellness: Exploring the eight dimensions of wellness
by Sarah Wilczynski When considering wellness, topics like our physical health, diet, and mental health are common things people think about. But what many people don’t realize is that eight dimensions of wellness come into play when evaluating our overall health. To celebrate National Wellness Month in August, we are going to explore these eight […]
Reading Between the Lines
Rachel Ekstrom Courage lights Golden Girls fandom on fire with a cozy mystery by Jessica Martell Picture it: Munith, 2025. A lady of a certain age is spending summer evenings deeply engrossed in a new story featuring four old friends—Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia. Sound familiar? Earlier this year, Rachel Ekstrom Courage lit the Golden Girls […]
Rural Perspectives: Wild bergamot now blooming in our area
by Diane Constable The wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a common native wildflower in our area and often can be found along roadsides and areas of land that have reverted back to their wild state (aka: feral fields). Also known as purple bee balm, Oswego tea, and horsemint, wild bergamot was named for the Spanish […]
Clyde’s Corner
Terry ‘Transistor’: Where are you now? by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. I’d like to share a little story about an individual who had a major influence on my early years after high school. As most of you know, I was a three-year varsity pitcher for our Stockbridge Panthers. I loved pitching and I was […]
Outreach in Action
’Sock it to me’ is back in style thanks to Outreach relationship with Bombas by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The popular 1960s expression “sock it to me” assumes a literal meaning at Outreach thanks to a fruitful partnership with a mission-driven clothing company called Bombas. “We feel lucky to be one of Bombas’ partners,” […]
Farm to Table 10th Annual Fabulous Feast is September 14. Early bird ticket price through July 31
WHAT: 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, a multi-course dinner and celebration. WHEN: Sunday, September 14, 4pm – 7 pm (doors open at 3pm) WHERE: Gee Farms, Stockbridge, Michigan, 14928 Bunkerhill Road COST: Tickets are $70 before August 1, available online To purchase tickets, sponsor, donate or attend this year’s event, scan the […]
Dear Gabbie:
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: Is it still most proper not to wear white if you are a guest attending a wedding? Dear “White” Should I Wear, It’s interesting […]