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TweetPinSharePeople image created by Lyashenko – Freepik.com Column By Melissa Martin It’s January. Beware of the barrage of fad diets. After a few weeks of holiday indulgence, many people make …
Editorial: Reasons not to diet Read More
TweetPinShareColumn by Melissa Martin Before the 1840s, Christmas was about the birth of Jesus, get-togethers with family and friends, and celebrating the holiday with favorite foods. According to the Pew …
Editorial: Santa is big business – too big Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin The main purpose of food is to nourish the body to keep humans alive. But, the taste experience around the holidays is a flavor festival. The …
Editorial: Savor the flavors of holidays Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Ho-ho-ho. Do your children believe in the magical, mythical, mysterious bearded man in the red suit who drives a sleigh with eight reindeer? Did you believe …
Editorial: Santa Claus: to lie or not to lie Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Guilty or not guilty. In the United States, a person is considered innocent until proven guilty. In the United States court of law, the verdict is “guilty” or …
Editorial: Not guilty versus innocent Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Those who fought for our freedom are dying by suicide on American soil. “On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a …
Veterans and the tragedy of suicide Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin America, Canada, Europe, and all countries on the planet with a printing press (and the Internet) are able to connect to share words, ideas, and daily …
Newspapers connect humanity Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin How do you calm frazzled nerves? While some plug into tunes and others sit down with a cup of herbal tea, others are reading for pleasure. …
Reading for pleasure reduces stress Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Bake an old-fashioned homemade apple pie and slather with vanilla ice cream — jumping jamboree! Let’s stop and gives thanks because America is home sweet home. Free Speech …
Celebrate the First Amendment Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald Column By Melissa Martin Picturesque views of sky, sea, and sand. Oceanic experiences with wet creatures, lush vegetation, and tropical trends. Soothing sounds, salty smells, and …
Living in paradise comes with a price Read More