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"A Charlie Brown Christmas" will come to life in DeKalb

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” will come to life in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole | December 12, 2019

The classic cartoon plays on popular networks throughout the holiday season, up until Christmas, but this year “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is coming to life  7:30p.m. on Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St. Oftentimes around the holidays,...

Journey with Me: My Weight Loss Trip Week Seven

By Abby Wisecarver | August 12, 2018

Week SevenAs my weight loss journey is coming to an end, I’ve realized it’s important to be mindful that life’s gonna happen, but you have to be willing to take care of yourself. These past weeks I have proven to myself that if I have a goal in...

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3 ways to know if the tattoo is right for you

By Abby Wisecarver | July 17, 2018

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Journey with Me: My Weight Loss Trip Week 3

By Abby Wisecarver | July 15, 2018

Week ThreeAs the weeks fly by, working out has gotten so much easier. At this point, going to the gym every morning is a part of my daily routine. But with every part of a daily routine, some things are harder to keep up than others. With me working every...

Don’t lose track of your ideal lifestyle

By Aaron Brooks | May 1, 2012

Too often, as we grow older we accept the so-called realities of life. We accept that our life will most likely be a stereotypical one, void of adventure, and that the most we can hope for is a steady job that puts food on the table in the present and...

Life is too short for counting calories

July 21, 2011

A girl walked into my work one day. Even though she was probably in her late 20s or early 30s, she couldn't have been more than 90 pounds.Even with her baggy clothes, you could still see her bony spine protruding from her shirt as she bent down to look...