Lately, I’ve found myself remembering and analyzing an old quote that has rattled around in the back of my mind since childhood: ‘I don’t give
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Just a face in the Kenosha crowd: Local music heard in recent months
It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared glimpses of the music created, produced and performed here locally in Kenosha. Whether it’s Union Park Tavern,
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Along the Path: Depression and alcohol, my longest companions
Depression and addiction have served as my longest companions in life. Beyond any friends, beyond any family, they were nearly always by my side.
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Mental Health Moment: You CAN make a difference
In our society currently, it can feel like one is simply screaming out into the abyss with most things they try ⏤ without seemingly any
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Mental Health Moment: You CAN take a break
As much as you may feel pressured not to, you can take a break and take some time to yourself whenever you need. We all
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Mental Health Moment: You ARE enough
Despite the blemishes, inadequacies and general “just not right” feeling advertisements try to instill in us, I want you to know that you are enough,
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Mental Health Moment: You DO have a choice
I think the biggest lies that I used to tell myself often were “I have no choice” or “this is just how things are”. However,
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Thompson’s Take: Mental health, drug addiction and a need to do more
Lately, when I consider the Observer, why I founded it and my experiences professionally and in life, I think I started on the wrong foot,
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Inside the Mind: ‘Where have you been?’
KENOSHA ⏤ It has been a long time since I’ve let you inside my mind, my friends. For that, I do sincerely apologize. However, I’d
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ICYMI: Recent performances around Kenosha
KENOSHA ⏤ Recently, I had the pleasure of catching the performances of my friends Would You Kindly?, Violet Wilder and Spirit Shakers, as well as
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A YAR grant, a KAC donation, and a reminder from Kenosha County
KENOSHA ⏤ This past week’s news in the Kenosha community you may have missed includes a Youth as Resources grant reminder, a donation to Kenosha
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Carl the Kenosha Turkey: Feathered friend, fowl foe, or a fine family feast?
If you live in Kenosha, Wis., chances are you’re familiar with a local urban turkey that isn’t afraid to ruffle a few feathers: Carl. He
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Brent Mitchell sings the blues
When I sat down a few days ago to chat with Brent Mitchell, I knew a few things about him already. He is a poet,
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Thompson’s Take: A return to the Golden Rule concerning respect
KENOSHA ⏤ We need to, as a society, go back to sticking to the Golden Rule in an unflinching and aggressively positive way when it
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Thompson’s Take (Opinion): A confession, a new community perspective, a new start
KENOSHA ⏤ I remember my first day covering any government meeting in any community. In October 2012, I walked into the Kimball County Courthouse in
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Observer Captures Kenosha (photos): Spirit Shakers, Lunar Lizard and Earthmother at Fusion
KENOSHA ⏤ Fusion hosted one of the best music lineups possible in the city last Saturday, Oct. 30: Spirit Shakers, Lunar Lizard and Earthmother. The
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Observer Conversations (Video): CUSH, Dr. Cummings attempt to counteract racial bias through Common Read
KENOSHA ⏤ What’s something we all have, but few admit to? The answer ⏤ or at least one of them ⏤ is bias. As the
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County Public Health hosting COVID-19 booster dose clinic Friday
KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Kenosha County Public Health will host a COVID-19 booster dose clinic this Friday, Oct. 8, at the Kenosha County Job Center. The
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Observer Captures Kenosha: Sept. 24 through Oct. 3, 2021
Kenosha never leaves me wanting for scenes to capture with my camera. In fact, I can regularly photograph music, art or comedy events, as well
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Carthage students, All Energy Solar hope residents harness chance to go green
KENOSHA ⏤ Carthage College junior Sophie Shulman’s journey into advocating for green energy and solar panels started with a thought: Why doesn’t Carthage have a
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