Happy Labor Day! I hope you are all having a great holiday. If you are one of those essential workers who don't get today off, I hope your workday is easy and pleasant. I have worked many holidays and am extremely grateful my current employer recognizes Labor Day and closes all locations for the day. My husband is not so fortunate. He is working his normal ten-hour shift today. While I slept until 7:30 a.m. today, he was up before 5:00 a.m., like always. I have stayed home all day today. I...

I posted this article last summer, but I feel it is worth repeating considering every day this week is going to be 100 degrees or over in my area. Stay hydrated, my friends. As summer bakes us with soaring temperatures, our health and safety are important concerns. When the heat index climbs above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, we need to take care while outside. One of the most effective ways to combat heat risks is through proper hydration and regular breaks in the shade. Understanding the Heat...

School is back in session or starting very soon at area schools. Please be on the lookout for buses and kids making their way to class. Seeing all of those buses on the road this morning took me on a trip down memory lane to a time when I was starting school after summer break. Thinking about how things have changed over the years made me think about my grandchildren. Kids grow up so fast. My grandma used to tell me she was going to put a brick on my head if I didn’t slow down. I thought she...