by Carol A. Brown | Nov 28, 2022 | Opinion
People tell me I have no business riding my bike around town. At age 77, I’ve been hearing this for over 20 years. What these well-meaning advisors don’t know is, I didn’t even own a bike until I reached my senior years. Like many enjoyable hobbies, we wait until...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 5, 2022 | Opinion
At 37, Paul Burgess has been a pastor long enough to know that many people struggle with their mental health, especially during the dark winter months when daylight is in short supply. He also understands the important role ministers and churches can play in providing...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 6, 2021 | Opinion
We all know that staying fit and healthy at any age requires self-discipline. Pushing back from the table, getting up from the couch, and moving forward with meaningful exercise are keys to success. Exercise, to be effective, needs to be more than an occasional amble...
by Stacy Sergent Lawton | Sep 21, 2016 | Opinion
You’ve probably heard the saying that doctors make the worst patients. As a chaplain, I can testify that caregivers are the very worst at taking care of ourselves. Prioritizing self-care is hard for a lot of us. We live in a society that encourages and praises...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 17, 2016 | Opinion
Smart phone apps can be a boon or a boondoggle, depending on whether they promote productivity (thereby saving time), or goofing off (thereby wasting the same). I don’t want to suggest that game playing can never be worthwhile, but anyone who has dabbled in...
