Shopping, parties, consuming, baking, oh my! Overbooked and overwhelmed is often the way the holiday season goes. And it doesn’t have to be that way. Consumerism and FOMO (fear of missing out) need not dictate our holiday season/winter this year. We get to choose: what we participate in, our daily…
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My knees were sore from crawling on a hard tile floor under the table, around corners, racing across the room with my toddler grandson. Entering into his toddler world and leaving my age range created an unforgettable bonding experience. My bony knees reminded me when to stop crawling. I respected…
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Whether you like it or not, there’s millions of cars on the road today. Unfortunately, many of the drivers don’t understand basic rules of the road, and this puts everyone in harm’s way, including pedestrians. One rule which I rarely see observed is that at a four-way stop. Although this…
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We have all heard that “variety is the spice of life” but what does that really mean? Have you ever really thought about this statement? As we are preparing for the holidays and baking, my mind goes to baking a pumpkin pie. Imagine a pumpkin pie without sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg,…
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Are your eyes gritty, sandy, itchy, burning, dry, red, and irritated? Half of the patients I see every day have these typical symptoms of dry eye. The eye surface needs high quality moisture for clear comfortable vision. Our tear film has 3 layers. The innermost layer is a sticky protective…
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The pet food industry wants to know what pet owners want in products. It’s why companies do regular surveys. But if you think this means they really care about you and your dog, think again. Once you learn about this sneaky trick, you’ll be looking even closer at your dog…
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In the Disney movie Frozen, arguably the most important song is titled “Let It Go.” December brings to a close another year. It’s a time we regularly consider to be cold and frozen. Before January sets in, and new goals, and resolutions are made, we need to take the time…
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RECREATION… We would like to take a moment and wish you a wonderful holiday season! Please keep us in mind in the New Year for fitness and opportunities to expand your mind. Watch for the 2022 WinterSpring PlayGuide, slated to hit your mailbox the first week of January. You may…
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It’s that time of year where the wind is turning chillier, the air is damper, and colds and flus begin to descend upon us. The first answer to cold and flu season is a good offense: Restful sleep, nutritious food, plenty of clean water, deep breathing, stress management, and good…
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Since 2017, Escape Ashland has been offering one-of-a-kind escape experiences with two that pay homage to Ashland’s cultural and historical heritage. Since that time, Escape Ashland has amassed a loyal following of players of all ages and experience levels from Southern Oregon and beyond. In today’s interview, I speak with…
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Here at The Story we have a heart and mission to reach and love those in our community who could use a blessing this holiday season. Each Thanksgiving we pack and deliver StoryBoxes filled to the brim with ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving meal. A StoryBox includes all the…
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My name is Clark Zimmerman. My wife Ann and I own Middleway Medicine. We have been a steady presence in Talent for sixteen years. Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, diet/nutrition, qi gong, and meditation, has always intrigued me. I am fascinated with the idea of wholeness and…
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