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Hardship is no stranger this holiday season

Well, friends, here we are. Five days out. There’s no question Christmas will look different this year. Already we’ve seen some it: Socially distanced Santas, drive-through-only light shows, performances of “The Nutcracker” viewed on laptops instead of in theaters. Black ...

Giving thanks in a very unusual year

Katie McDowell I have no idea how it happened, but with Thanksgiving a mere five days away, it seems it’s time for me to make my annual list of things for which I’m thankful.So I suppose I’ll get right to it. One: My health. In previous years, I’ve always avoided listing health ...

Please say this, too, shall pass

There are certain trendy phrases that I can’t stand. “Throw shade.” “Spill the tea.” “Self-care.” “Real talk.” I don’t know whether I dislike these buzzwords more because they’re so overused, or because of the type of social media conversations where they tend ...

Movement in motion: Walk, listen, learn

Since this pandemic started, walks have been my salvation. Even during the past few weeks, as restaurants, shops and markets have reopened, I’ve opted to keep close to home. As we’re witnessing across the country — and in our state — the virus is far from gone, and I still ...

Please stop with the excuses: Racism is real

White privilege is absurd. That the color of one’s skin should influence his or her advantage in life is ridiculous. That does not, however, mean white privilege isn’t real. It is. I know it, you know it, and your racist uncle knows it, whether he’s willing to admit it or ...

Quarantine Kitchen: Pan-seared gnocchi recipe

REFER NOTE:To see your favorite homecooked meal in the paper, or if you own a local restaurant and would like to participate, email your recipes, along with photos, to food@dominionpost.com or send them to us via Facebook Messenger. Food is universal, we all need it to live.But during ...