Opinion

April Jeppson: Learning to set emotional boundaries

I’m a nice person. I don’t enjoy conflict, and I often bite my tongue to preserve the peace. ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: How do you research before big purchases? 

I feel like I learn something new all the time. My kids are always enlightening me on the ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Take control over your to-do list if you can

I finally did the thing that I’ve been talking about doing for months. I’m sure you’ve got a ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: 3 more doctors to bring health to your life

Last week I wrote about the six best doctors: sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet. After some ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Do you know about the 6 best doctors?

The six best doctors: Sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise, and diet. — Wayne Fields

Opinion

April Jeppson: What is happening with my back these days? 

My back has been hurting. Sometimes it’s one side; sometimes I can barely bend over to touch my ...

Opinion

The joy of a good piece of cinnamon bread

When I was little, the town I grew up in had a bakery. I remember going there as ...

Every Little Thing

April Jeppson: Lessons learned from rearranging furniture 

Awhile back my friend wanted help picking out some new furniture. They said they didn’t like how their ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Who says you always have to act your age?

I got to see my family last weekend. Not just my mom or my dad, but all of ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Slow down and see how far you’ve come

I am back in my hometown for the weekend to celebrate my mother’s birthday. Going through old photos ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: You’ll be happier if you have a thankful heart

It’s not happy people who are thankful, but thankful people who are happy.

Opinion

April Jeppson: Take time for the little things with children

It’s finally Memorial Day Weekend. Growing up, this would signify the end of school. Start after Labor Day ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Take time to enjoy the funner things in life

These last couple of weeks have been hard. Not crazy complicated or super heavy or even that terribly ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Take the chance to see the world when you can 

I just read something this morning that encouraged youth to move out of their hometown. It didn’t say ...

Columnists

April Jeppson: Sunshine on my face — and did I say tacos?

I was outside for maybe 20 minutes this morning when the vitamin D started to kick in. I ...

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