A Village Takes Care of Its Own
Katie Shaffer, Truckee Community Christmas board president, reflects on the humanity she’s witnessed helping to facilitate a program that coordinates giving back in large and small ways.
Goodbye, Old Friend
The grief we feel from losing a pet is real. The author recounts her story of recently losing her canine soulmate, and talks to experts about how to get through the pain.
Tahoe Backyard
With a nano brewery and an art collective on-site, Tahoe Backyard hopes to draw locals to hang out with their neighbors and friends.
How People Pleasing Leads to Illness
People pleasing is an adaptive response to an environment where expressing anger is not safe. But bottling up your own emotions for the sake of keeping the peace is downright bad for your health.
Unplug and Unwind
Carrying the weight of the world’s problems can be overwhelming. It’s time to unplug for a while and just enjoy being a kid.
Let the Sunshine In
The pandemic has been particularly mentally and emotionally taxing on those working in the healthcare industry. Tahoe Forest Health System has found a simple way to spread a little sunshine into workers’ days.
For the Love of Print and Place
Moonshine gives a genuine tip of the hat to Richard Anderson, a local warrior of the pen, self-publisher of almost three decades, and steward of our local watersheds for the past 16 years.
A Force Named Sandy
For this month’s Feel Good story, delve into the strength and resilience of one Truckee woman who has been kicking some ALS.
River Runners
The mink, the river otter, and the beaver are all to be found in the lakes and rivers of the Sierra Nevada. Eve Quesnel tells how to recognize which is which in this month’s Nature’s Corner.
Going The Distance
His life’s passion is swimming, and at 73, Craig Meacham is showing no signs of slowing down. Last year, he swam Donner Lake on 100 days.