Community & Lifestyle

Are you among the many people who resolve to make changes in the new year? I am, and I tend to set a variety of small attainable goals rather than one big resolution. The pressure to achieve a momentous goal, let alone see it through all year can be challenging and may place additional pressure […]

In 1923, the holidays followed a year that saw the lingering aftermath of World War I and the hint of the next, as well as other cultural changes. America’s soldiers finally pulled out of a defeated Germany and our country adjusted to a new president, Calvin Coolidge, after Warren Harding died. Adolf Hitler’s rise began […]

The holiday season usually brings to mind happy families celebrating. But for people who have little or no contact with their family, by choice, this time of year can bring stress, anxiety and dread. The most common reasons for limiting contact with one’s family include emotional and other abuse, unresolved addiction and toxic family patterns […]

The excitement of the holiday season returns with a whirlwind of holiday activities and shopping when the much-anticipated Old Capitol Holiday Walks kicks off on Nov. 25 for Small Business Saturday. You’ll find downtown storefronts of locally owned businesses, restaurants and bars beautifully decorated in traditional and contemporary Kwanza, Hanukkah and Christmas decorations. Inside each […]

It is well-known that spending time outdoors improves mood, reduces stress and contributes to physical well-being. But with all the business of the holiday season, sometimes we forget to head outdoors. Many of our images of the holidays include everyone cozying up under blankets around an indoor fireplace, but let’s not forget to celebrate the […]