Arts + Culture

Majestic and Serene

Colorful Skies create Wonder at Utah's Hot Air Balloon Palooza Article by Julie Janke | Photography by Allison Harris @Allisoneclecticavenue On a crisp autumn morning in Murray, Utah, the towering mountains stood bathed in the golden light of the rising sun. As the first rays peeked over the crest, the sky was painted in hues of pink and orange, setting the perfect scene for a stunning day of flight. Onlookers gathered in quiet anticipation as brightly colored hot air balloons were prepped for...

Wellness

Not Home...

For firefighters, holidays reflect commitment to service, community, and family, even when away from home. Article by Carrie Hill | Photography by Unified Fire Holidays are unique for everyone, but especially for firefighters at Fire Station 106. For Captain Adam Halsey and his crew, the holidays signify a time to embrace family, brotherhood, and the community they serve. It’s about more than responding to emergencies—it’s about building relationships, support systems, and making meaningful...

Health + Wellness

A Veteran’s Love for America

Vietnam Veteran Larry Hanks speaks about his time in the military and why serving is the ultimate act of love Article by Sheena Steedman | Photography by Provided by Larry Hanks Larry Hanks served in the Vietnam War as a Combat Engineer for the United States Army from 1968 until September 1969. As he reflects on what makes him proud and grateful for having served, Douglas MacArthur’s West Point farewell address comes to mind: “Duty, honor, country.” Because as Larry says, “Soldiers serve for...

Health + Wellness

Grateful for Movement

Converge Physical Therapy: Empowering you to “play without limits” and give your body thanks year-round Article by Sheena Steedman | Photography by Jeremiah Watt A decorated athlete, former competitive boxer, martial artist, and track and cross-country runner with an insatiable passion for the outdoors, Converge founder Dr. Amy Frugé, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, proclaims, “Movement is medicine.” And it’s that same reverence and appreciation for the body’s capabilities that has driven her to open...