Editorial: Be aware of OCD Awareness Week
Column By Melissa Martin Shawn’s mother brought him to therapy because she noticed he began to squeeze his head in the mornings before school. He was trying to “squeeze out …
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Editorial: Stuff and more stuff
Photo by Emmet from Pexels Column By Melissa Martin Americans love stuff. And consumerism has reached an all-time high in the USA. We put stuff in closets, basements, garages. And attics. Drawers, boxes, …
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Editorial: September 2019 is National Suicide Prevention Month
Column By Melissa Martin Talking about suicide prevention is becoming less of a taboo topic in the USA. Caring and compassionate conversations with suicidal individuals provide connection. Do you know …
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Editorial: Humans are not born racist
Photo by Allie Smith on Unsplash Column By Melissa Martin White men with guns killing innocent human beings because of hatred fueled by fear. What do they fear? Loss of power and privilege. …
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Editorial: Aging Pollyanna people
Column By Melissa Martin Pollyanna oldsters, please stop telling everyone how aging is akin to a scrumptious cupcake with icing and sprinkles. What a crock of nonsense. Discontinue the discussion …
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Editorial: World Listening Day
Column By Melissa Martin Shhh . . . do you hear that? Close your mouth and eyes. Open your ears and pay attention. It’s the sound of World Listening Day; …
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Editorial: Who do we see in the mirror on our walls?
Column By Melissa Martin Water was probably the substance for the first mirrors; reflecting images back to humans. The earliest mirrors were from polished stone and black volcanic glass obsidian. …
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Editorial: Grieving the sudden death of a parent
Column By Melissa Martin When unexpected death enters our world, we are caught off-guard and unprepared for the intense loss and agonizing pain. We did not get to say good-bye …
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Editorial: Respect the oceans 365 days a year
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Column By Melissa Martin My favorite vacation spot is any place with an ocean and a beach — God’s natural playground created for fun in …
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Editorial: Cellular phone abuser-users
Column By Melissa Martin “Smartphone Zombies, Look Up!” is the title of a recent newspaper article in the Straits Times in Singapore. In a nutshell, Smartphone zombies are people that …
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