As a kid, I remember August being the time of the year we would begin preparing to have a successful school year—purchasing items such as Trapper Keepers (’80s and ’90s kids know what I’m talking about), pens, paper, folders, and…
If I ever find myself judging someone or something, I use that as an opportunity to look within myself and question why I had that thought rather than act on it. A negative judgment implies that I think I…
I am a lover of the arts. One of my favorite things about the Emerald Coast is how much the area supports and attracts local artists. Alongside the natural beauty of Northwest Florida’s Gulf coast, our arts scene is part…
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation celebrates 20 years of supporting area children with a memorable 8th Harvest Festival in the books
A local’s experience sheds light on the No. 1 cause of death in U.S.—preventative measures can help
As Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change.” But if change is constant, why is it so often met with resistance as an instinctual human reaction? In the last few months, my colleagues and I…
Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression and COVID-19 — all challenges that American Olympian Noah Lyles faced throughout his life and leading up to and during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Still, Lyles was named the fastest man in the world…
Rhonda Murray leaves a lasting impact as she moves on to make new waves
Storytelling fosters understanding, community and connection
Good vibrations relax and empower people
In the United States, 17% of children of ages 3 to 17 have a developmental disability, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control.
I am surrounded by people who inspire and guide me
Grammy inspired me to appreciate the little things in life
Access is an essential key to inclusion.
It pains me whenever humans are responsible for the disappearance of a species from our planet. I recently learned that the last living male northern white rhinoceros died in 2018, reducing the world’s population of white rhinos to just two females.
Sources of inspiration are all about us
A focus on the ‘now’ can bring peace at all seasons
The time is especially right for encouraging words
