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Take Stock Jimmy Carter’s passing on December 29, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100 prompted a wave of reflection on his extraordinary life. His presidency remains a topic of…

Raise a Glass to the Truth Happy New Year! As we toast to fresh starts and new beginnings, it’s the perfect time to revisit Louis Pasteur’s famous claim: “Wine is…

I Want It All – The Anthem of Human Nature From the moment Freddie Mercury’s powerful voice declared, “I want it all, and I want it now,” Queen gave us…

Healthcare in America is Broken – and So Is Our Response to It Healthcare in America is broken. While many refer to a “broken healthcare system,” the truth is there’s…

Capture the Moment Like many of you, The Download is taking a break to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. While this week’s introduction is a bit shorter, don’t…

Let’s Talk Thanksgiving conjures up visions of a perfect holiday: a golden turkey, heaping servings of favorite sides, and desserts topped with clouds of whipped cream (yes, the canned kind…

Simplicity Meets Scrutiny When I was 16, I set off for a riding lesson, car keys in hand and $3 from my dad for gas stuck in my pocket. Before…

Taking-up the Reins Imagine a horse and carriage. What comes to mind? Perhaps tourists in quaint buggies exploring city streets, or maybe a picture-perfect wedding with a beautiful white horse…

Turning Back, What’s Ahead? Time’s almost up — not just for the presidential election, but also for daylight saving time in 2024! This Sunday, November 5th, at 2 a.m., most…

Choices Matter It’s that fun time of year, packed with choices for kids — Halloween! There’s the dilemma of picking a costume: something adorable, something spooky, or maybe the latest…