Jacket cover of “On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson” by William Souder

May 28, 2025 Beatrice Cosgrove 3 min read Bea's Books, Columns

The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson (Part One)

The opening line of “Under the Sea Wind” underwhelmed me. I wasn’t sure I could make it any further, the next page or so was a jumble of 1940s nature writing I had never previously cared to read. I put it down, staring at the small cover plastered with a giant sticker reading “Interlibrary Loan.” I sat and wondered why I had decided to do this in the first place. The great outdoors was never something that called to me. I like civilization (a lot), but somehow, the seemingly fictional Rachel Carson reeled me in, and I found myself devoted to William Souder’s “On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson.”

May 28, 2025 Zach Murphy 2 min read Film Review

Film Review: “The Wild Robot”

Robot companions have long played a significant role in the universe of animated films, from “The Iron Giant,” to “Wall-E”

May 28, 2025 West End Healthline 3 min read United Family Physicians Clinic

The Importance of Primary Care

“Follow up with your primary care provider.” Many people have heard this phrase after receiving medical care, whether at urgent care, the emergency room or even a cardiologist. Many do not understand why this is recommended, but patients are provided with this instruction for an important reason. A primary care provider (PCP) helps to coordinate your care and ensure that nothing is missed in keeping you healthy. Over time, the PCP goes beyond looking at only a single acute problem and cares for all aspects of your health. Connecting with a PCP is one of the few things in healthcare that has been shown to keep you healthy.