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Most people have their own preferred footwear, whether it’s sandals in the summertime or sneakers in the spring, but when fall comes around, I always reach for my knee-high boots. I’ve always loved a good pair of black leather boots—preferably with the lowest heel possible, because I don’t do heels. I wore my old pair constantly, and, as well-worn shoes do, they eventually started falling apart. While searching for a new pair, I came across some gray boots and found myself r

The month of chaos has finally come to a close, and with it, another year slips into the history books. Many people will say 2025 was a dumpster fire of epic proportions. I won’t argue that it was easy—but I also won’t say it was entirely terrible. Violence continues in Gaza. The war between Ukraine and Russia grinds on. Mass shootings still scar communities. Fires, floods, and storms remind us daily of nature’s raw power. It’s unfortunate how this is our “normal.” But it wa

December 1-7 is Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week—an annual reminder of a daily reality millions of people quietly live with. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are often invisible. They don’t always come with symptoms the world can see, and because of that, many people underestimate how serious and unpredictable these conditions can be. I know this firsthand. I have Crohn’s disease, and while I’m fortunate to be in

Years after Jeffrey Epstein’s death, his files are still causing trouble in government. Politicians, both current and former, are under extra scrutiny whenever their names come up in connection with him. Media reports and public interest keep a close eye, putting pressure on lawmakers and officials. The talk around the Epstein files has turned into a lot of noise, making it hard to find the truth. New documents pop up, or people claim they exist, and the internet explodes wi

I’m still mourning Halloween as Christmas decorations explode in my yard. Halloween is my favorite day of the year. I love all the spooky stuff—costumes, decorations, everything about it. I always feel a little sad once it’s over. I can almost hear the mayor from *The Nightmare Before Christmas* shouting, “Only 364 days until Halloween!” With the light show, I usually wait until the first weekend after Halloween to take everything down and put up Christmas decorations. I jus

It’s almost Halloween, my favorite time of year! I love all the spooky decorations, haunted houses, costumes, and the vibrant fall season. Although my home decor shopping typically happens during Halloween season, I keep the decorations up year-round. I love the crisp autumn air, with colorful leaves making my fake graveyard look even cooler. A misty morning, with fog snaking through the woods, enhances the atmosphere. I enjoy a good scary story, especially tales of the supe

This month’s book club read was Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. It’s a mystery that keeps you guessing while also diving deep into family...

I love fall, but I also hate the invasion that comes with it. One morning, while getting ready to leave for the office, I heard a...

As a reporter, I am outraged about the Pentagon’s new policy on press access. This policy, requiring journalists to pledge not to report...

This month’s book club selection was Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club: A Novel by J. Ryan Stradal, the same author who wrote...