Emily Marrison

Chances are you have either watched, listened to or read about a youth sports event recently. Whether it is football, volleyball, cross country, soccer or golf, autumn is usually a flurry of activity for many kids.

When I think about the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisories, my first thoughts are warnings about smoking cigarettes, vaping and drinking alcoholic beverages.

Gathering your thoughts now can allow for flexibility as opportunities come up in the next two months.

Dining with Diabetes is not a weight loss program, but those committed to making healthy choices can loss weight over time.

Grocery shopping. Some people love it. Some people hate it. I am squarely in the former camp. Being in the grocery store brings me much joy and satisfaction, at least most of the time. But according to a report from the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS), I am somewhat unusual.

By nature, I am an improver. I routinely assess situations and develop plans for how they could be better, more strategic, more efficient.

Emily Marrison | Columnist Recently, I helped to teach a webinar on goat products. I discussed selling goat meat, dairy products and cosmetics.

When I was 11, I was asked by my 4-H agent, Sarah Jane Lindsey, to give a short speech at our 4-H Spring Kick-Off event. I was one of four people and the other three were all in high school. Yikes! But my mom was my cheerleader and helped me to write a speech I still partially remember to this day. Be a Doer. D-O-E-R. Each letter stood for a word that was a characteristic of a doer.

Columnist is looking to prune material things, service activities and thoughts for a more productive life

Develop a list of go-to-meals and try to keep those ingredients on hand. That way you can make something quick and easy and not rely on fast food.