By Dianne Anderson War is no joke, but the battle of the war within has provided some fodder for Tyrome “Mac Rome” Thompson to get through the dark places of his past. It’s also where he’s learned to laugh in the face of adversity, and try to lighten the load for others. Thompson volunteers with ...

By Dianne Anderson Lack of money is driving more people to overdrink, or rack up more credit card debt, or both in the past year. It’s not unusual in these pandemic times, and can even lift the spirits, momentarily. Dean Chambers, a clinical therapist and consultant, said indulgences can take many forms, like overspending, overeating ...