Thoughts

Photo: Hilary Gauld Hearing that you have breast cancer and that a mastectomy is the only option is not only emotionally shattering, it is life-altering. It’s also bod…

When I was a teenager, I was told I should never wear shorts or short dresses because my legs were not beautiful enough. I am 25 years old now, and this summer I wore…

My name is Dowaa Saleh. I was raised in Iraq, my childhood etched against a backdrop of conflict and war, but despite those challenges, it was also an experience that tau…

Living a purposeful and positive life is a journey that's both challenging and rewarding. Challenging because adversity and struggle can’t be ignored, no matter how much …

This is a personal account and not medical advice. If you are considering using cannabis for any ailment, please speak with your primary care provider. I lost myself f…

Photo: Tom Sandler Today, most conversations about politics are about threats to our democracy. Words like “polarization” and “populism” dominate the headlines, which …

Photo by Sean Sisk It seems a bit hard to believe, but it’s been 15 years since I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey, first as a sole proprietor and now as the fou…

My husband’s snoring was annoying, but it also made me concerned about his health “I’m going to have to smother him with the pillow.”  When my husband and I fi…