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Let’s talk…Mental Health: From Anxiety to Personality Disorders October is recognized around the world as a time to spotlight mental health, raising awareness of conditions that affect millions of people across the United States. While conversations often focus on depression or anxiety, the spectrum is broad: it includes mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and…

Let’s talk…The “Pay It Forward” Power of Survivorship in Breast Cancer Awareness Each October, pink ribbons flood store shelves, social media feeds, and fundraising events, reminding us of the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But behind the campaigns and early detection messages lies a quieter, often overlooked story: the long arc of survivorship. Today,…

Let’s talk…Hold Your Tongue: The Hidden Cost of Unchecked Words Some of the discourse across the country and in our towns has undermined open conversations. Words carry weight. A sharp remark tossed in anger can bruise far longer than we intend. Many discover too late that an unguarded tongue doesn’t just damage others — it…

Let’s talk…Processing grief from graphic TV images Charlie Kirks live assassination on September 10 prompted disturbing images rapidly spreading across every major media platform, leaving a nation of families questioning how to help their loved one’s process what they had witnessed. We have all experienced three political violent attacks within the last 24 month—including two…

Let’s talk…The legacy of Charlie Kirk Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was struck with a single bullet around 12:20 p.m. local time on September 10, 2025 while speaking on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem. His life was cut short but his message will not be silenced. What was he guilty…

Let’s talk…Prayer During Tragedy During a school-wide Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, two children—ages 8 and 10—were tragically killed, and at least 17 others were wounded, including 14 children. The news media reports shock rippling through the community: families shattered, questions raised, statistics manipulated, blame cast on inanimate objects, even blame cast on…

This Column Will Save Your Life Parents of teens are noticing a peculiar contradiction: many Gen Z boys (12 to 28) can be witty, expressive, and even charming over text — yet in person, conversation often fizzles. The same boys who send clever replies in group chats may give one-word answers at the dinner table.…

Let’s talk…An Opinion: The Gift of “I Have All I Need” I was listening to a friend who was experiencing the ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ of life, while asking how I might be of support? The answer was unique and thought provoking. The reply, “I have all that I need, I have enough.” Of course, this…

Let’s talk…An Opinion concerning an article last week Recently, our local paper printed an article titled *A Child of God*. It was from another news source. Its intent was meant to be uplifting, yet it sparked concerns as the facts were blurred. The reason is simple: the piece stated, or implied, that people of Buddhist,…

Let’s talk…Hey, Do You Want Good Genes?  Not just denim, we are talking about DNA here. Sydney Sweeney made headlines recently with her “I have good genes” tagline in a denim campaign. Sure, the jeans are great — but what about the other kind of genes? The ones quietly working behind the scenes of your…