By Juliet Obaniyi Some days, I wish I were okay with the barest minimum of love.  I wish I hadn’t thought I was worthy of authentic love and had just let myself be happy with backhanded compliments. I wish I…

By Tammy Darling There’s nothing like a New Year to bring to light unhealthy routines, and yet, it’s the perfect time to start fresh! What lies ahead are twelve ways we can build healthy routines this year. Twelve ways for…

By Leslie Williams They say life begins at forty, but nobody warned me it would begin with a divorce, an empty nest, and a career that felt like wearing someone else’s shoes. At forty-five, I found myself staring at a…

A new year brings a clean slate and fresh energy. You may want better habits, calmer days, or more focus. Real change often starts with intentional lifestyle shifts and starting over for a dream life you want to live. These…

Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | January 2026 There’s something magical about a fresh calendar. The blank pages feel full of possibility, inviting us to start again, do better, and finally make time for ourselves. Yet…

I recently had the opportunity to try Superpower’s biomarker panel, and overall, the experience exceeded my expectations. From the start, the process was incredibly straightforward. Scheduling my bloodwork appointment was easy, and the actual visit was fast and efficient. I…

Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | December 2025 The holidays always seem to arrive in a swirl of light and sound. Trees sparkle in living rooms, carols drift from store speakers, and wish lists grow longer…

The holidays bound with excitement on the coast! However, nothing can spoil our good cheer like an unplanned emergency trip to the veterinary clinic.  I recommend that you plan ahead of time by having the information for the closet emergency…

By Charlene Trino The disco ball rotates over the dance floor, throwing shards of light around the room like scattered memories of the year. I’m standing under it at my company’s holiday bash, holding a champagne flute, observing how each…

By Ashley Harris “Camping? For Christmas? Are you nuts?” My family couldn’t believe it. For years, my house served as the nexus for the holidays, connecting family and tradition. On Christmas Eve, I always hosted a cookie painting party—complete with…

Starting over is one of the most powerful decisions a person can make. Whether it’s a new habit, a new city, or a completely new identity, choosing to embrace a fresh start gives you permission to grow into the person…

By Jules McJules We’ve all seen ‘em, the beautiful but morose still-life paintings with the jewelry and the skulls.  Vanitas paintings are a staple for any goth aesthetic, the fancier the better.  But what are they?  Where did they come…