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April 18, 2024 6 minute READ

Gotfryd, Bernard, photographer. Smog, N.Y.C. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress and Afif Ramdhasuma (from pexels.com)

Earth Day: Making the Planet a Healthier, Happier Place to Live

What a difference a few decades make! The images of New York City were taken in 1970 (Bernard Gotfryd, Library of Congress) and in 2018 by Afif Ramdhasuma (from pexels.com). Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 since it was established through grassroots efforts in 1970. It was a response to increasing concerns caused by smog (intense air pollution caused mainly by exhaust fumes), Great Lakes at risk of dying from pesticide runoff and waste dumping, and rivers that caught on fire (the Cuyahoga River in Ohio famously caught fire in June of 1969). It was also the year when monumental legislation was enacted to address all kinds of environmental concerns. ...read more

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March 21, 2024 8 minute READ

Fresh Fashion for Spring

The calendar has flipped from the cold, drab colors of winter to a fresh new palette for spring. If you feel like you are seeing a lot more kelly greens, ice blues, and peachy colors now, there’s a reason. All of them are trending for the new season and are part of the Pantone Color Palette for Spring 2024. ...read more

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June 29, 2023 7 minute READ

Summer School Class: Mixology 101

It’s summertime – a time when cookouts and gatherings bring families, neighbors, and friends together for fun and to celebrate Independence Day. Alongside the hamburgers and hotdogs, chips, watermelon, and apple pie, you may want to serve up a refreshing drink or two. We visited with a Mast Store employee who’s also tended bar for more than 15 years for a few tips and tricks. ...read more

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June 12, 2023 6 minute READ

So You've Been Invited to a Wedding

What an honor! A gathering of friends and family to witness the commitment of two people to each other is an important event to celebrate. In addition to finding the right attire, the next thing to check off is a thoughtful gift for the happy couple. ...read more

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July 25, 2021 7 minute READ

11 Must Haves for Back to School

It’s difficult to believe, but it’s back-to-school time already. We know back-to-school shopping is going to be particularly difficult this year because of shortages, but this is a time to think creatively to find substitutes and perhaps items that students didn’t know they needed for school. ...read more

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January 21, 2021 4 minute READ

Five Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Five weeks of winter in the books and seven more to go. Longer nights, cold temperatures, and gray days all figure into a general feeling of sadness and depression. But, there are steps you can take to reduce its effects. Here are five ways to escape the winter blues. ...read more

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