CANTWELL: Adopt, don’t shop
I am a huge advocate of “adopt don’t shop,” a motto used by numerous animal-rescue organizations to encourage prospective pet owners to consider adopting ... Read more.
CANTWELL: Social media: Friend or foe?
I was lucky enough to have grown up in the years just before social media. I spent my childhood playing outside with my friends, calling my cousin on the landli... Read more.
CANTWELL: Book review: “Reckless Girls”
In a small book store in Vermont, I searched high and low for the ideal beach read. I found it. “Reckless Girls” by Rachel Hawkins proved to be the perfect ... Read more.
CANTWELL: Getting the most out of the fall season
Finally — it’s almost that time of year. Before we know it, vibrantly-colored leaves will be crunching under our feet, oversized sweaters will come back int... Read more.
CANTWELL: Concert review: Noah Kahan
This past weekend, I attended my first concert since the COVID-19 pandemic stalled mass gatherings. Actually, if I’m being honest, I think I attended my first... Read more.
CANTWELL: How to get back into a hobby
I used to be an avid painter. But in the last year, adult life has taken center stage and pushed my hobbies out of the picture. I miss the weight of a paintbrus... Read more.
CANTWELL: Do yourself a favor: Get out
Discussions of the environment today often center around how it is changing, with an emphasis on hopelessness, guilt, fear, and overall negativity. But there’... Read more.
CANTWELL: Racism is not a thing of the past
This week’s annual Juneteenth celebration brings with it a renewed opportunity to discuss the current state of racial inequality and discrimination in the U.S... Read more.
CANTWELL: Free thinking on college tuition
As graduation season wraps up, many high school students are preparing to begin college in the fall. But what about those who can’t afford tuition costs? It�... Read more.