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 worry—there’s still a full lineup…

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 works just fine!). Add laughter,…

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 I left, he reminded me…

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 pulling a gleaming carriage. But…

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 Americans will “fall back” by…

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 popular character. Then comes the…

Hear This, Ignore That Have you ever listened to Simon and Garfunkel’s iconic song The Boxer? You may remember the line, “A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.” These powerful words from the song…

Beneath the Surface Sometimes, things look great on the surface. Like that vacation deal you’ve been dreaming about, or that gadget on sale for a limited time. But once you dig a little deeper, you…

The Right to Choose On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization rocked the nation, overturning Roe v. Wade and ending the federal right to abortion. The phrase “right to choose” has…

Forever Young Have you ever heard the song Forever Young? If so, which version pops into your head? It’s no surprise that this beloved title has inspired multiple renditions, each bringing its own unique flavor and…

Time to Celebrate! This month marks the 40th anniversary of a federal law that changed the healthcare game—and its impact is still felt today. As groundbreaking as the legislation was, it still left one big…

Beyond Words – The Hidden Language of Despair September is here, and so is Suicide Awareness Month—a crucial opportunity to shine a spotlight on the silent battles faced by those struggling with suicidal thoughts. In…

I Don’t Like Mondays The teen years can be rough, especially when a parent is struggling with their own issues. Picture a teenager living with their father after a difficult divorce. Money was tight, school…

Let the Sleuthing Begin There’s just something about a good “whodunit” that captivates us. Whodunits come in many forms. The board game Clue, one of my favorite games growing up, remains a top pick for…