Columns
Magnets, memos, and mantras
During any social media visit, I scroll through a myriad of truisms and proverbs. These pearls of wisdom are often enhanced by exquisite photography o...
Is it food poisoning?
QUESTION: I had stomach cramps not long after eating food I typically don’t eat. How do I know if I had food poisoning or if it was something e...
Let’s party like it’s 1971 – or 1948!
Having completed my preparation for this week’s article, a single sentence from a Sunday afternoon TV commercial changed everything: PBS is 50 y...
SSAs continue to support people through COVID-19
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series of outreach columns from the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities.We are almost a year in...
Dark chocolate is a healthy treat
QUESTION: Can chocolate be healthy? ANSWER: Make sure you choose a dark chocolate, with which you can both enjoy and gain some heart-healthy advantage...
A biography, a poem, a novel – and their authors
Of late, I have been entertained and enthralled by a trio of writings. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the biography, the poem, and the novel, I found m...
March 1 is deadline to enroll in 4-H for 2021
The 4-H program empowers young people by providing age-appropriate learning experiences and opportunities to help youth grow and develop life-skills t...
Uncork and ‘unwine’ in Champaign County
Gently rolling countryside, robust farmland, charming small towns, family-owned businesses, and local wine. Discover all of this and more on seven sto...
What are your goals?
Each year, for my annual evaluation, I must write 2 performance and 2 professional development goals. Honestly, I can think of a hundred things I woul...
County agriculture organizations combine
The Champaign County Ag Association and the Local Foods Council have joined forces as the Local Ag Council committee under the Chamber of Commerce. Bo...
