The Pressure of Love (and Other Overrated Things)
Let’s talk about February. The month of hearts, roses, and relationship expectations so high even Romeo and Juliet would’ve needed couples counseling. Valentine’s Day shows up like that overachieving PTA mom with personalized goodie bags and a themed photo backdrop, while the rest of us...
“The Many Faces of Love”
February has a way of making us think about love. Not the movie‑script kind. Not just roses and reservations and the perfectly timed card. But the kind of love that actually shows up — year after year, season after season — and quietly holds everything...
I Have An Email Address… Now What? How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Enrich Our Lives as We Age
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is technology that enables computers/machines to perform tasks requiring “human-like” intelligence. AI has made a name for itself in the last few years. College students use it; professionals use it; even moms use it to make grocery lists and assist in organization....
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Katrina Shaw
At 63, Katrina Shaw is living proof that strength, joy, and growth don’t have an expiration date. A lifelong athlete, fitness innovator, and encouraging force of nature, Katrina has spent decades helping people of all ages move past fear, limitation, and the phrase “I’m too...
“The Gift of Starting Again”
There’s something about January that makes you pause. Maybe it’s the quiet that finally arrives after the holidays — the last ornament boxed up, the family gatherings wrapped, the peppermint bark mysteriously disappearing from the pantry. Or maybe it’s the unmistakable energy that pulses through...
Happy New Year…I Think
You know what’s worse than holiday hangovers? The people who suddenly find religion on January 1st and start preaching the gospel of “Dry January.” Look, I get it — after all the rum cakes, spiked eggnog, and cranberry margaritas, a break sounds smart. But must...
Beating the Winter Blues in the River Region: A Guide to Staying Active, Social and Joyful
Winter in Alabama is mild compared to most of the country, but even in the River Region—Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka, and Pike Road—the shorter days, early sunsets, and cooler temperatures can take a toll. Many people 55 and older feel the shift more than they expect....
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Jay and Cheri Love
After 31 years of marriage, four children, and four toddlers now calling them “Lovey” and “JJ,” Cheri and Jay Love still radiate the same spark that began with a simple Subway sandwich order and a chance connection at a Chamber event. Their story is one...
Love at the Center of It All!
Every December, I find myself circling back to the simple wonder of that first Christmas—when the Savior entered our broken world, not with spectacle, but with presence. No headlines. No wrapping. Just hope, wrapped in humility. A gift from the heart of God to a...
Reindeer Wrapping Paperand Receipts From Hell
Christmas used to be simpler. A few toys, a plate of cookies, and maybe a single string of lights that worked 60% of the time. Now? Christmas feels like a military-grade operation crossed with a Hallmark movie marathon and just a hint of psychological warfare....