Vintage Dava

  by Nikki Rhoades The era following the Civil War was one of dramatic change here in 1800s Cleveland. The entire nation, in fact, was changing. It was the Reconstruction Era, and civil rights were at the forefront of American politics. Northeast Ohio enjoyed a much less tumultuous decade or so than the formerly Confederate communities, but we had our share of struggle. As the nation approached the end of the Reconstruction Era, Ashtabula, Ohio was in the headlines for one very tragic event. A design flaw in a bridge caused a train to derail… and the tragedy that resulted has purportedly caused a few ghostly figures to hand around. Do you know the legend of the Ashtabula railroad disaster? Once upon a time, a railroad accident in Northeast Ohio shocked the nation and was considered to be the worst in U.S. history. Harper's Weekly/Wikimedia Commons Known colloquially as the Ashtabula River railroad disaster, this shocking tragedy took place December 29, 1876... just about a decade a...

  by Alison Cook, PhD. 6 Signs of a Healthy Friendship*   As you listen to this podcast series on friendship, you may realize that you don’t have many healthy friendships. Facing this reality can be scary at first; it takes tremendous courage to recognize unhealthy patterns. That awareness may lead you into a period of adjustment and uncertainty. It’s hard to disentangle from one kind of relationship when you don’t yet know what a healthier one will look like. Transition can feel lonely, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad place to be.   Transition periods are an opportunity to learn more about what you desire and need out of friendship.   Here are 6 healthy signs to look for:   1. Honesty Does this person show that they want what’s best for you, even if that means telling you what may be difficult for you to hear? This doesn’t mean they criticize you about things that bother them . This means they care enough about your well-being to tell you when your belief...

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 The fallacy of “if they wanted to, they would” thinking. by Crystal Jackson Growing up, I often heard the expression “the phone works both ways” or “if they wanted to, they would”. It means that both people are responsible for maintaining a connection. It’s not on one person to keep a relationship going. The phone can make outgoing calls as easily as it can accept incoming ones. But there’s a fallacy in this thinking. While both people in any relationship are equally responsible for maintaining contact, the perception of equity can result in a stalemate if one person won’t reach out because the other person is perceived to have been in contact less often.  The assumption is that one person is making less effort when the reality can be so much more complex. Why This Perspective is Deeply Flawed There are times in my life when I knew friends were having a hard time, but I could not reach out. It wasn’t a matter of not wanting to be in contact. At those times, I was also trying ...

 by Courtnie Erickson I love the winter in Idaho. The frozen, snow-covered landscape creates a winter wonderland that is just waiting to be explored. And while it can certainly be chilly during this time of year, it doesn’t mean you must stay cooped up indoors. No, it simply means you need to bundle up, head outside, and experience all that an Idaho winter has to offer. Believe us, it may just become your new favorite time of the year and there are so many wonderful and fun things to do in Idaho in winter. From holiday events and Christmas towns to ice skating and hot spring getaways, you will never be bored. In fact, to help you create your Idaho winter activities bucket list, below are just 16 ideas to get you started. Holiday Events In Idaho There are  holiday events throughout Idaho  that offer magic, wonder, and excitement. From exquisite Christmas light displays to tree-lighting ceremonies to festivals of all shapes and sizes, there are dozens of holiday events that...