Columnists

by Carolyn Wyler, iPinion Guest Columnist “Earthquake 8.9 magnitude hits Japan causing a Tsunami.” Many of us woke up early Friday, grabbed our morning cup of coffee and newspaper (or the computer for those not so newspaper-savvy) to read the tragic headlines. “Over 200 confirmed...
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by Kelvin Wade Surprise. A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that calorie information in fast food restaurants doesn’t change people’s eating habits. The study, conducted by a professor at the New York University School of Medicine, covered four national fast...
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by David Weinshilboum When I was younger, I sometimes viewed existence in unique—if not bizarre—ways. I sometimes thought about the world in terms of what wouldn’t happen in my lifetime. I was a jaded existentialist, even more jaded than I am now. I figured that...
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by Theresa Reichman As most first-time homeowners do, my husband and I have had an “Oh shit” moment. However, unlike most first-time homeowners, this epiphany of doom came nearly a year after purchasing our charming two bedroom condo. It was brought to our attention that...
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by Debra DeAngelo The best part of last week’s story about my adventures in radio commercials is the part I didn’t tell: getting there. But first, some context. I have the bladder of a hamster. And my urgency ratio is directly linked to my stress...
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by Sunny Schlenger Putting things off and wandering around under the cloud of anxiety caused by putting them off can greatly affect our ability to enjoy the present moment. For instance, there are generally two types of people when it comes to tax season: those...
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by Kami McBride Most kitchens have a spice rack. Did you know that many common kitchen herbs and spices keep away colds and flu, support digestion, and help with relaxation? There are many nutritional and healing benefits from the herbs and spices that most everyone...
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by Donald K. Sanders Eons ago, somewhere around here (I consider my home town to be the Garden of Eden) the first of men, on his dying bed, rock, or whatever, passed his knowledge on to his descendents. I’m not sure what knowledge he passed...
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by Christy Sillman I’m not doing this because I think I’m fat. But I will admit to dreams of my own abdominal “situation.” This is a cardiovascular thing. In fact it’s doctor’s orders. But when you can barely make it up the stairs, how in...
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