Can we find peace and goodwill this Christmas?

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa “Peace on Earth, good will toward men.” Those words should – and I hope will — describe our interactions with friends and family over the holidays. But, with so much division and anger, I suspect for some folks that will prove difficult. We’ve never been a perfect people, racism, imperialism, sexism, religious discrimination and corruption have...

Focus on the good for this most unusual Christmas

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa It’s easy to be hung up on all of the bad things we’re living through right now. I’m not going to list them all, you know them all too well and don’t need me to remind you. So, as we head into Christmas week, I want to focus on the things we can celebrate – and yes, there are things. With all of the difficulties, we’ve learned to appreciate...

Breathing for your health

Taking a closer look at simple way to help improve your health and well-being By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times Take control of your well-being one breath at a time. When was the last time that you thought about your breath?  I presume that if you’re reading this article you’re also breathing, but it’s a process that we often take for granted.  Now that I’ve directed your attention...