The Local Slice

It is so easy to look at the outward appearance and expression of a deaf and homeless man, and discount him as crazy, nuts or dangerous.

Hi, I’m Zion. I’m seven years old and will be in the second grade this upcoming school year. My family moved to Redlands, CA from Rex, GA last year. Since I’ve been here, I’ve met a lot of cool people and visited a lot of really neat places. I love to read, write stories, cheer, and go on adventures with my family.

I once read an article written by the late Anthony Bourdain where he declared, “locals dine during the week”. The admired chef went on to reveal that the weekends were considered “amateur nights for the tourists and well-done-ordering pre theater hordes,” in reference to how some guests indecently ordered their steaks overcooked. Adding that chefs prefer to cook for weekday guests rather than for the weekenders. Well, in that case say no more, Tony. We hear you…

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students; Approximately 22 veterans die from suicide every day. Dentists, physicians and lawyers are among the professions with disproportionately high rates of suicide. Gay youth are said to be three times more likely to die by suicide than heterosexual youth. Between 30 and 45 percent of trans people attempt suicide at some point in their lives.

Wedding convention has guests expecting a sit-down catered meal, a bartender and a four-tier cake topped with figurines.

But today, couples are occasionally bucking convention.

So if you have a bank account you know that the more money you deposit into it, the more money you can withdrawal from in emergencies. This is similar to being content in your relationships; when there are more positive experiences with a partner, there are more experiences that can be looked back on during the hard times.

Stress affects everybody in some form and is almost a “normal” part of our modern lifestyle. However, the way you deal with stress is what truly determines how detrimental it will be in your life. Here are 6 ways to effectively overcome stress.

Our family of four, including two boys 12 and 13, returned to Redlands for a wedding, a funeral and some much needed time with our west coast family!  We had our usual spots that we wanted to visit; Cheesewalla, El Burrito, A Store Called Quest, etc.  But when the weather in Baltimore kept us in Redlands for three extra days, we managed to make the most of it by enjoying more of what Redlands has to offer including, a La Minute and did I mention Cheesewalla? 

I’m sure we can all agree that finding stunning inspiration for wedding flowers is easier than ever (thank you, Pinterest), but when you get down to brass tacks, putting together a floral scheme can be much more complicated than it sounds!

May is Mental Health Awareness month! This is as perfect time as any to talk about what to look for in a therapist. Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to take your mental health in your own hands and now it’s about finding a therapist who’s a good fit for you.

Here are some things to remember when starting your therapy journey:

Choosing a wedding a photographer should not be quick and easy.

Don’t just get a referral. Don’t just look at prices.

Ask your niece to be the flower girl. Check.

Ask your best friend to stand up for you. Check.

Ask your family pastor to officiate. Check.

Having loved ones in your ceremony and in attendance on the big day is a big part of what makes it special.

Do you really have to leave your dog out?