A few days after the death of Charlie Kirk—a time when many of us were reeling with grief and confusion, I found myself visiting a few different classrooms at Fletcher Elementary, where the calm was truly a wonderful thing. On one of my stops, children were gathered in the library, busy ...
“If you see a penny pick it up – then all day you’ll have good luck.” Every time my mother bent over to pick up a penny, she said exactly that. Without fail. And she picked up every penny she saw. In her later years, her balance was not so hot. If I was walking with her and she ...
As much as some find religion and its traditions/beliefs woke, bogus, fantasy, or an intrusion on their choice not to practice religion, I say it’s okay not to practice, if one respects those who believe and practice, and they respect you. It seems, though, there are some words, gestures, ...
At Centaur Stride, our hearts are full of gratitude. Kindness and generosity fuel our perseverance and give us the strength to meet the daily challenges of running a nonprofit. Therapeutic riding centers are few and far between, and without community support and appreciation, often have a ...
When Sara DiMaio Joly maps out vacation plans for her family, there are two absolute, non-negotiable requirements. One, the destination has to include sand (for spirited games of beach volleyball) and, two, the adjacent body of water must accommodate one of her other unique recreational ...
CLYMER – Asher Olson worked his way back from a devastating knee injury in order to play for Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton this season. The senior made his biggest impact Saturday. Olson blocked a point-after kick, intercepted a pass and scored the eventual game-winning touchdown ...