A few years ago, I hiked the Inca Trail in Peru and learned about Pachamama. In the simplest of terms, she is Mother Earth. Wikipedia’s definition is: “In Inca mythology, Mama Pacha or Pachamama […]
Plant by Numbers with Garden in a Box
Stretch and Play the StretchLab Way
One of the most neglected parts of a daily routine is stretching. Stretching has so many benefits for both active and inactive people. If you work at a desk all day and […]
Pickleball is a Hit in Denver
This past weekend my friend Cole, texted me and asked me what I was doing. My phone screen lit up and the grey bubbles of IMessage stared up at me. “You want […]
Earnest Hall Reopens in Sunnyside
“We’re so excited you guys are open,” exclaimed some of Earnest Hall’s guests as they returned for the first time since the restaurant was forced to shut down due to the Covid-19 […]
Whittier Mural Has Story To Tell
Linda Block has lived in her home in Whitter for over 25 years. She’ll admit she’s not very creative, but Block knew the blank canvas on the side of her garage was […]
Write a Book with your Kids
My kids have active imaginations. This year we wrote a book we’re calling, “Diem’s Dream,” at least for now. My daughter, Diem (4 years old), is always telling me stories about adventures with her […]
Parts of a pandemic life suck but…
Even in a pandemic there are so many things I’m grateful for this year. 1. “Quartanteam”: My quarantine team consists of my husband, our two kids, our wonder dog, Franklin […]
Tricky Trick or Treat in 2020
The leaves have changed, the air has turned crisp and pumpkins and gourds line many of the streets, but there’s no denying the elephant in the room: Halloween looks quite different this […]
Finding summer shade
Is it just me, or has it been nearly 100 degrees here for months? Okay, maybe not months, but it sure feels that way. How can we get outside exercise when it’s so […]
What’s up with Elderberry?
You may have heard of Elderberry Tea or seen Elderberry Gummies or Syrups in the store, but what exactly is it and how does it benefit you? Elderberry, or Sambucus Nigra, is […]