Dear Reader, In life, we all experience what I’d call “protected moments in time”—those rare and powerful instances where everything feels eternal. Perhaps it was the day you …
Dear Reader, Another Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us, and for one day, everyone—Irish or not—joins in the celebration. On this day, we revel in the so-called “luck of the …
Dear Editor, As we recognize Long-Term Care Administrator’s Week this March, I’d like to highlight the incredible partnership between long-term care administrators and hospice providers. …
Dear Reader, When we stop to think about the design of the human body, we might find ourselves wondering if it could have been crafted more efficiently. Consider the everyday processes of hydration …
To our valued readers, We want to take a moment to explain an important update to our editorial policy regarding political letters and opinion pieces. While many media companies are eliminating …
The Beautiful Places When we first moved to Marshfield, I noticed that names were everywhere; donor names could be found in most public spaces. To be honest, I wondered why people wanted public …
Dear Reader, Until recently, I had never been to Cartagena, Colombia. But when the opportunity arose for a short getaway with some old friends, I couldn’t resist. Cartagena is a vast and …
Dear Reader, One of God’s greatest gifts is the gift of life. But that gift comes with an expiration date. In the grand scheme of eternity, our time on this earth is just a speck—here …
Dear reader, I am not just one; I am a unit of many — my ancestors who paved the way, the stages of my life shaped by community and friends, and the family of God's creation to which …
Dear Reader, Life's treasures aren't measured in material possessions like a sleek car or a spacious mansion. You could have all of these things, but without someone to share them with, …
Dear Reader, As the calendar turns to another New Year, we find ourselves at a familiar crossroads, a time for renewal and reflection. It's a time when we take stock of our lives, weighing …
Navigating the Medication Maze: Finding Balance in Health Patrick Wood Dear Reader, In today’s world, medications have become ubiquitous, with many of us relying on pharmaceuticals to manage …
When Autumn Comes Patrick Wood Dear Reader, There is an indescribable sadness in dying. Dying, while a solitary act, invites the many connections and networks of love a person has affected prior, to …