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New in Nature: Aaron Eisenhauer

By Aaron Eisenhauer When my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, her oncologist didn’t know how much time she had, but he was clear that it was limited. She spent a year in treatment, and in January 2022, she died. I spent that intervening year clinging to a manufactured hope that she would […]
6 months ago

Grandmothering: How my granddaughter teaches me to see the world anew

By Jane Pohlman “First, I was Mom … now, I’m Grandma.” These are the words displayed on a T-shirt I bought when I learned I would become Grandma for the first time. I wear that shirt proudly. Both titles mean the world to me. First, I was Mom: I am the mother of three beautiful […]
6 months ago

Sponsored Content: Gift Guide

SPONSORED CONTENT Looking for a fun gift for someone you love — or yourself — for the holidays? Here’s a guide to one-of-a-kind ideas that are local business owners’ favorites of the season. They hope these gems help you express how much you care this holiday season and beyond. For the kids This picture book […]
9 months ago

Sponsored Content: Supporting Mental Health in Southeast Missouri with the Community Counseling Center Foundation

SPONSORED CONTENT The Community Counseling Center Foundation (CCCF) plays a vital role in providing essential mental health services across Southeast Missouri, ensuring individuals in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties can access the support they need. In 2023 alone, nearly 7,000 clients benefited from CCC’s mental health programs, underscoring the significant demand […]
9 months ago

For Our Sisters: The Fulton sisters

What is it like being a twin? It is great. You live with your best friend. We have gone through everything together. She is a sounding board, my accountability, calms me down when I get riled up about things. She has my back when opposition comes. She can talk for me when I can’t get […]
9 months ago

For Our Sisters: Carol Olivarez and Amy Norris

I’m the oldest of three and have two brothers; when I was younger, I didn’t feel the need for a sister. But the older you get, the more you need to have a strong female relationship in your life. That’s what I get from Amy — she’s the sister I never knew I was gonna […]
9 months ago

For Our Sisters: The Roebuck sisters

My sister gives me confidence to be myself, strength to keep pushing forward, laughter when I feel down, and most importantly, she offers her support and love for me and my family. I give her headaches, drama, support and the shirt off my back if she needs it. Our babies are so close in age, […]
9 months ago

For Our Sisters: The Pincosy sisters

What does your sister give to you? Azaria Pincosy: Love and alone time, but she doesn’t want to. Lucia Pincosy: Money, ‘cause she’s my tooth fairy.   What do you give to your sister? Azaria: A lot of love, kisses and tickles, kisses and hugs, hugs and tickles. And sometimes presents! Lucia: Gifts, just for […]
9 months ago