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A local gem in a jar of hot peppers and oil

Every community has its gems. Sometimes they’re places you can point to on a map, and other times, they’re the things you can taste, smell and share around a table. Here in the Valley, one of our brightest gems doesn’t sparkle — it sizzles. It’s our beloved hot peppers and oil. If you’ve lived here long enough, you might forget how special it really is. We see it everywhere — at restaurants, on holiday tables, packed into jars passed between neighbors. We spoon it onto bread, pile it on pizza, stir it into pasta or eat it straight from the bowl with a fork. ...

Juggling mistakes at the Women Rising Summit

Last week I stood on a stage I had never stood on before. The Women Rising Summit — our very first — was a dream that turned into a plan, that turned into a full-out leap of faith. And let me tell you, it was a “through it” experience. I had two incredible partners in crime, and thank goodness, because I made mistakes. Big ones, small ones, the kind you only see in hindsight and the kind you try to fix while juggling 10 other things. We dropped the ball here and there, scrambled to reopen links after they closed too soon, sent out workflow emails that didn’t match our ...

Some traditions, twists and the holidays ahead

As the air cools and the leaves turn, we find ourselves at the starting line of the holiday season. For me, Halloween is the kick-off, ushering us into a stretch of months filled with traditions, gatherings and the kind of memories that warm our hearts long after the tree is taken down and the decorations are packed away. I’ll be honest — I love this time of year. There is something calming, comforting and grounding about traditions. They hold us steady when life feels chaotic, and they remind us of where we’ve come from. I love having Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and all the ...

Planting better soil for the next generation

This week has been one of the hardest for me to put words together. Usually, I sit down to write whatever is sitting at the top of my mind. That’s my rhythm — it keeps things honest and real. But what’s been on my mind lately isn’t easy. In fact, I don’t even like it. Still, I believe in showing up, so I’m going to do my best to put into words what’s swirling inside. There’s been so much conversation lately around children and behavior. Whether we want to admit it or not, what we’re witnessing isn’t new. It has been happening for generations — long before me, long ...

The real truth about what some call ‘man flu’

We’re nearing that season — you know the one. The sniffles start, cough drops appear in every bag and pocket, tissues are tucked in coat sleeves like contraband, and someone is inevitably knocked down by whatever bug is making the rounds. Cold and flu season has a way of humbling all of us. Ever wonder where the saying “man flu” or “man cold” comes from? I ask this because I’ll willfully admit — I am the epitome of what so many wives complain about when it comes to their husbands being sick. There was a time when I would sit quietly, listening as women around me ...

What to do about dancing after you reach 35

Have you ever noticed that once you surpass the age of 35, there’s this unspoken rule that you’re no longer allowed to dance the way you used to in your teens and twenties? It’s as if somewhere along the way, society decided that grown-ups should trade in their carefree moves for small, polite sways by the bar. I don’t know where this invisible line comes from — maybe it’s the pressure of what adulthood is supposed to look like. Maybe it’s the awkward glances from younger generations that make us suddenly self-conscious about our once perfectly curated dance moves. Or ...