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Relationships & Connection

Facts vs Opinions: Why the Diffirence Matters

In a world filled with constant conversation—at home, in the media, and online—it can be surprisingly difficult to tell the difference between facts and opinions. Yet understanding that difference is essential if we want healthier relationships and more meaningful communication. This article aims to unravel the confusion surrounding how we use opinions in our societal,

Matt Escher, PhD, LMFT · May 14, 2026

Health & Fitness

Under the Burning Arch: When Sunrise Refused to Let Go

The thought of what lay ahead took the edge off the morning chill as I pulled on cold pants, a shirt, and shoes, then gathered some breakfast snacks for the road. My mind ran through a mental checklist of key items to bring: beanie, gloves, charged camera batteries, and an extra memory card—a sunrise photography

Mark Wade · May 14, 2026

Relationships & Connection

There’s No Place Like Home

Last September, it became necessary to move my ninety-three-year-old parents to a new home. The house where they had lived for seventy years, and where they raised me, my sister, and my two brothers, was not designed for the mobility and accessibility they needed in their last years. It was a comfortable and wonderful home,

Lyman Hafen · May 14, 2026

Health & Fitness

Short on Time? You Can Still Go for a Ride!

I don’t have time to go mountain biking. I have to get my riding gear on, air up the tires, lube my chain, load up the truck, and drive all the way to the trailhead. There’s barely time to ride by the time I get there! I hear that sort of complaint every so often.

Jay Barlett · May 14, 2026

Mind & Body

When Effort Isn’t Enough: Understanding Lasting Change

You’ve been working on it—perhaps lingering anxiety, a habit that keeps returning, or an automatic reaction in relationships or stressful moments. You’ve brought awareness, steady effort, and genuine sincerity. At times, the intensity eases. You manage it with more skill. And yet, it’s still there. Not as overwhelming as before, perhaps, but not truly resolved.

Erin Del Toro, CCHt · May 14, 2026

Mind & Body

Move Together, Thrive Together: Making Family Health a Summer Priority

Summer in Southern Utah has a way of pulling families outdoors. The trails are calling, the evenings are long, and for a few months, schedules loosen just enough to make space for something that often gets crowded out during the rest of the year: real time together. This season is a natural opportunity to build

Lori for Family Healthcare · May 13, 2026

Community & Culture

Support System:Addict II Athlete Brings Sports-Based Formulato the Recovery Process

They wear their identity proudly. Emblazoned across T-shirts and tank tops at local sporting events are the words “Addict II Athlete.” Every single person wearing such apparel has a story. More specifically, a success story. Addict II Athlete (AIIA) is a nonprofit organization founded by licensed mental health and substance use disorder counselor Blu Robinson,

Marianne Hamilton · May 13, 2026

Community & Culture

Finding Calm Again: A Simple Way I Support My Nervous System

Somewhere along the way, a lot of us got used to feeling overwhelmed. Busy schedules, constant stimulation, trying to keep up with everything… it all starts to feel normal. And as a mom, I felt that. I was doing all the things—taking care of my family, staying active, trying to eat well—but there was still

Buy Local · May 13, 2026

Community & Culture

St. George Pizza Factory Celebrates Forty-Seven Years of “Custom-Built Goodness” in 2026

The Pizza Factory St. George, located in the historic Ancestor Square, has become one of the most well-known tourist stops in Southern Utah over the past forty-six years. “We have customers who say they plan much of their vacation around coming to the Pizza Factory when they come to town,” stated Bill Randall, founder and

Buy Local · May 13, 2026