Prioritizing your mental health
Caring for your mental health is always a priority, and during times of anxiety (like, oh, a global pandemic), it can become even more important. Carl Jylland-Halverson, the director for the University of Saint Francis’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, … Continue reading →
What to read during quarantine
If you’re turning to books to keep busy during quarantine, we asked some local readers, “Which titles can give us something else to think about right now?” Whether you like the classics, non-fiction or some good ol’ escapist fun, we’ve … Continue reading →
Creative Spring Break at Home- Themed Dinners
Jeremy McFarren and his wife Erin are both public school art teachers. Erin teaches at Whitney Young Elementary and Jeremy teaches at Carroll High School—so they have both ends of the age spectrum covered. They have a 16-year-old daughter who … Continue reading →
Family Finds Creative Outlet Through Cosplay
Sheri Rouse works in human resources at a large local childcare facility, is an amateur photographer, and a mother a three who has lived in Fort Wayne her entire life. “We love music, theatre, and being creative,” she said. “ … Continue reading →
Matthew Plett’s #creative30for30
Matthew Plett is a freelance artist and designer in Fort Wayne—he has also creative a few murals in Downtown Fort Wayne. Like many creatives, he is harnessing his talents to create new artwork during the stay-at-home mandate. He has challenged … Continue reading →
5 tips for Using Leftovers
By Cathy Shouse Being in quarantine has most of us eating at home more and grocery shopping or eating out less. That’s why I’ve made using leftovers a top kitchen priority. Here are 5 strategies: 1. Make it a game. … Continue reading →
Supporting local
Communities across the globe are finding ways to connect during various shelter-in-place orders. In the midst of feeling disconnected and stressed, there’s comfort from Italian musicians serenading their neighbors and to the Fort Wayne wavers. Yes, our fair city got … Continue reading →
Confessions of a Teacher About E-learning
By Stacie Ball When I took my first education class over twenty years ago, I never thought I would be teaching online all day, let alone for weeks on end! I am immeasurably grateful to my school corporation for providing … Continue reading →
Dos and Don’ts of Learning at Home
As a veteran homeschool mom, I’m not particularly fazed by the “learn at home” mandate, but my confidence as an educator wasn’t always so high. On our first day of homeschooling ten years ago, I remember thinking in the first … Continue reading →
Remote Happy Hour
Happy hours these days are looking a little different than they did back in late winter. For one thing, robes are acceptable attire. BYOB’s A-OK, too. Remote happy hours are one of the only ways we can socialize during Indiana’s … Continue reading →