Spring often arrives quietly. One day the light lingers a little longer, the air softens, and suddenly the world feels more open. After months of winter—both literal and emotional—spring can feel like an invitation to begin again. From a mental health perspective,...
Food is more than nourishment — it’s comfort, connection, and dignity. It’s a human right. Yet too many people in our community quietly struggle with food insecurity, unsure where their next meal will come from. Hunger doesn’t always have a face you recognize — it can...
I grew up knowing two things to be true. Coffee is always served warm and at 3:00 with a snack and having my hands in dirt made me feel grounded. It was the 80’s and well, caffeine in small humans wasn’t quite as frowned upon as it is now. If grandpa...
I have enjoyed baseball for as long as I can remember. My childhood friend Andy played and was a huge Cubbies fan, my sisters and I played softball every summer and my grandfather always asked for tickets to watch the Salt Dogs play for his birthday. While my...
I am a daughter. I am a friend. I am a sister, a boss lady, neighbor and a pet mom. I love cooking, laughing, learning and most things that are fuzzy. I tell you this because I want you to see me as a real human being. I need you to see me as a real human being...
