by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 14, 2024 | Stories
NATALIE BROWN stood on the sidelines of the local recreational league’s field, cheering on her daughter, Aubrey Brown. For Natalie, it was a place where she learned important life lessons. In this space, Natalie was a coach, a cheerleader, and a confidante. Meanwhile,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 14, 2024 | Stories
THE GRASS, damp from the morning dew, squished beneath Preston Chalker’s sneakers as he walked across his backyard. In his hand, a miniature replica of the driver his grandpa, Felix “Pa” Nunley, swung with experienced ease. During his early childhood, Preston’s swing...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 14, 2024 | Stories
BONNIE WIGLEY sat reminiscing on the sofa, her eyes fixed on the two mismatched stuffed dogs in Luca Wigley’s lap. The house was peaceful and full of love. Bonnie traced the memory that will forever stay with her — a small and bewildered Luca clutching his stuffed...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Feature
AS YOU sit in front of your computer, working hard, it’s easy to forget about the impact that your daily routine may have on your spine. With the rise of side hustles and leisure mobile activities, many of us tend to slouch or bend our spines and necks, often without...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
TOWERING OAK trees cast cool shadows as you wander along winding trails. Breathe in the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle colliding with the earthy musk of damp soil. A warm sigh of wind rustles the leaves — each of the rustles a fleeting glimpse into a hidden realm,...
