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All I wanted was a yes or no

Sunday Lifestyles

I get e-mails from President Trump. I get e-mails from Kamala Harris. I get e-mails from the RNC and the DNC. I don’t know how these organizations got my email address but the messages keep coming. Usually they ask for money. I don’t send any. These political machines already get way too much money for the purpose of spreading their propaganda. I don’t send money but the emails keep coming. I also get e-mails from U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy. Langworthy’s regular emails include an update on his work in the House of Representatives on the part of his constituents. These missives ...

Bud ‘n Bloom names new officers

Sunday Lifestyles

The White Inn of Fredonia made the 14 members of the Bud ‘n Bloom Garden Club feel very welcome with its lovely landscaping; helpful, dedicated staff and the new 11 beautiful, square, dark straw containers filled with an amazing array of annual flowers. Perfect flower selections for the ...

Sumac trees are late bloomers

Sunday Lifestyles

Over the course of spring, different tree species produce buds and leaves on a staggered schedule. This variation has benefits for not only the trees, but also the animals and forest as a whole system. One of the last trees to leaf out each spring is the sumac. There are several tree species ...

Finding balance in life’s ups, downs

Sunday Lifestyles

Dopamine is the chemical in the brain responsible for how we sense pleasure. It’s what tells us that we feel good when, for example, we taste something sweet, or win a prize, or solve a puzzle, or get high on some drug. The problem with dopamine is that while it provides us with a sharp ...

Chautauqua Lake recognizes top April students

Sunday Lifestyles

Chautauqua Lake Central School is proud to recognize its April Students of the Month for demonstrating outstanding character, leadership, and dedication both inside and outside the classroom. Representing seventh grade is Anya Olson, who is known for her positive attitude, attention to ...

Sadness, anger and rage in family grief

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Last month, in this column, I wrote about the grief of the families going through the unexpected death of their children due to school shootings. This month, I’d like to explore that idea further, of what behaviors and thinking patterns happen to members of these families and all families dealing with traumatic losses. In my tenure as a C.D. Counselor, (chemical dependency), I had the privilege to work with many families. I had never dreamed of being a family counselor, helping those going through intense grief due to one thing or another. I’m going to go through a number of ...