August 2020

My name is Missy (Ada Holmes) McIver, age 74.   When did I become a member of the vulnerable generation?  I majored in Art History, which gave me a lifelong […]

“What’s a poor boy to do in times like these?”   Those lyrics were floating through my head as I drove onto the grounds of the historic Zachary-Tolbert house in […]

Have you ever thought of your Personal Health IQ? When we think about PH, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Hopefully, balance or homeostasis and the ability to […]

There’s no doubt that the body is an amazing vessel that can endure various amounts of wear and tear.     Unfortunately, it is also susceptible to a wide range […]

“Do you think there are fairies in these woods?”  It’s a question that might usually cause you to cock your head to the side and audibly “hmm” when asked.   But […]

When COVID has us otherwise confined, taking a jaunt down the street, walking past the Peggy Crosby Center is a welcome highlight of the day.  We breathe in the sweet, […]

Life on the farm as I explain to everyone who visits or works here is very Zen like, “Chop Wood, Carry Water.” It’s a daily repeat of activities and chores. […]

I’ve never written a column quite like this before. But then again, we’ve never been in times like this before. On behalf of Rocky and the nearly 500 other animals […]