After I received my master’s in neurobiology back in 1984, I came away with one profound insight: the human brain is the most powerful life force in all of nature, and it’s extremely important to respect that power and not get too bummed out when things might go awry.

I have a soft spot in my heart for River’s Edge Restaurant, located at 1936 Rogue River Highway. The “house” was turned into a restaurant back in the winter of 1979 when my friends Smiley and Ronnie brought Mexican food to Grants Pass by opening Casa del Rio.

Stress is one of the biggest killers, and for most Americans, dealing with healthcare is very stressful, thus becoming a vicious cycle. We all pay for insurance with high deductibles because we know that if one thing goes massively wrong, we would be facing bankruptcy. So we pay high premiums and then avoid going to the doctor as much as possible because of the deductibles, increasing the odds of something major happening.

If you happened to be one of the hundreds of people who showed up for the “Neighborhood Celebration” at Les Schwab Tire Center (1694 NW 6th) on November 15-16, you got a chance to view the newly remodeled store and take place in all the festivities.

When The Emporium (202 SW 6th), a women’s fashion boutique featuring casual, elegant apparel and accessories, received an award in January 2019 from the City of Grants Pass/Josephine County for Excellence in Business (Small Business category), it came as no surprise to owner Jan Bertaggia.