Issue 649
Staying Safe In The Face Of A Pandemic
Photo courtesy of BigStock/nndanko Lately, the United States, and the world at large, have been dealing with a crisis that most—if not all of us—have not experienced in our lifetimes. Since December of 2019, the existence of COVID-19—a viral respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus—has been greatly disrupting life on our planet, officially being…
Stay Home, Get Fit
Photo courtesy of BigStock/Dean Drobot Andy Gunsaullus of Uptown Fitness shares tips for staying active while sheltering in place or quarantined during coronavirus. With businesses closing, more shelter-in-place restrictions being applied, and work being done from home, in a state of emergency, or not at all, many people are finding that their mental—and physical—health are…
Got Art?
A trip to South Dakota is never complete without a visit to the iconic Mt. Rushmore monument. They tried to name it the Sunshine State. South Dakota boasts more rays than Florida, but in true Midwestern modesty, they let the title slip away. So then, what’s to lure visitors to Sioux Falls and Rapid City…
Bingeworthy Content For Your Social Distancing Needs
Photo courtesy of BigStock/Tiplyashin Anatoly As the coronavirus pandemic continues to force us inside and social distance, many of us are flying through our watch lists on various streaming services. Until the day that the curtains rise on various theatres around town, I too will be streaming, reading and watching at home on the couch….
A Shining Light In The Storm
Pride Institute is a GLBT-specific treatment center for those living with substance use disorders and addiction. Photo courtesy of Pride Institute The coronavirus pandemic has been a particularly stressful time for all of us, whether that stress is financial, emotional, or physical. In addition to being forced to dramatically alter one’s daily routines and contend…
A Helping Hand During Troubled Times
Max’s sells artisan jewelry and other made-fine gifts. Photo courtesy of Ellen Hertz The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all facets of life all over the world, and while we rightfully attempt to slow the spread of the virus by implementing social distancing and limiting public gatherings, there’s no denying that this crisis has…
A Sure and Steadfast Anchor of the Soul
Rev. DeWayne Davis is the pastor of All God’s Children MCC in Minneapolis. Photo by Kareem Murphy Long before he became the pastor of All God’s Children Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), Rev. DeWayne Davis didn’t originally have his eye on the ministry. He was all about heading to the bright lights of the Big Apple….
Caring For Seniors During COVID-19
Photo courtesy of BigStock/DragosCondrea Minnesota Board on Aging Executive Director Kari Benson shares how seniors can stay safe during COVID-19, and how loved ones can help them from afar. It’s common knowledge that older adults are among the most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people aged…
Books: 649
A Family of Their Own Malcolm O. Varner Malcolm O. Varner $14.95 Things are going well for Max and Brian; they’ve been together five years, married three, and are comfortably settled in a Cleveland condo, enjoying a circle of close friends. Max is promoted to dean of arts and sciences at Greater Cleveland Community College, and they’re ready…
Skirting The Issues: Army Of One
Photo courtesy of BigStock/AlessandroZ My standard line is that I’m an “Army of One.” The meaning is pretty obvious: it’s just me alone doing many things—speaking and training on human inclusivity across the U.S.; writing for this and another Twin Cities publication; taping a weekly radio show; curating a 9,250-recipient monthly e-newsletter; and showing up…
