Brandon Wainwright As any pet parent will tell you, the joy, love, and comfort that comes with adopting an animal companion is a blessing rivaled by few experiences life has to offer. What they’ll also tell you is that losing an animal companion can be more emotionally devastating than just about any of life’s many…
David Zapatka Reader and dear friend Ellen Engel suggested I look at Mental Floss’ article on contronyms. I subscribed to Mental Floss for years and enjoyed the magazine. Today, you can only read it online, as its print version has been discontinued. Contronym noun con·tro·nym | ˈkän-trə-ˌnim variant – contranym: a word having two meanings that contradict one…
Marilu Trainor It’s the time of the year to bring out the boxes of holiday lights. These pretty decorations don’t come without risk, though. Falls, electrocution, and shorting out are real possibilities. With proper preparation and safe practices, you can avoid those dangerous situations while decorating. “We respond to calls that involve falls from ladders…
Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 It’s my favorite time of year, Autumn. Everyone is hustling and bustling. We are cleaning our homes, decorating for the upcoming holidays, shopping, and preparing for parties! Super fun! It’s also my most stressful time of year, Autumn. Everyone is hustling and bustling. We are cleaning our homes, decorating for the…
Joann Ramsey If you are a caregiver for someone with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or other types of dementia, you are invited to attend the SBR community support group. The SBR support group general session is held the second Monday of every month. We offer a safe place to exchange information and…
Great beer, great friends, and great weather all equaled a wonderful day at the ranch.