By Matt Anthony - Summit FM Digital Media Specialist A worn brick alley in Annapolis. Paint weathered and removed over time on the railing of a stairwell in St. Louis. Or the scuffed and grooved surface of a check-out counter in an old convenience store here in Akron. These timeless tales, and the stories they […]
Read MoreBy Summit Wellness Contributor Marc Lee Shannon So, I ask you: How long will you live, and how well will you be when this journey reaches port? Notice that the question has two parts: how long and how well? I am digesting and reflecting on a book now, and I'm about ⅓ finished, so this […]
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Trees: Nature's Remedy for Mind and Body By: Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW “There is unrest in the forest, Trouble with the trees For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their pleas.” —Rush, The Trees In many parts of the world, our forests and trees are in trouble. Climate change, urban development, pollution, and […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM Contributor Marc Lee Shannon It has been a long, strange trip that has led me to this small room with microphones, headphones, and a mixing console in front of my now 5-year-old MacBook Pro. The sounds of the Pretenders waft in the air from the nearby Tavoli radio as I sit in […]
Read MoreLaura Smiley, Director of Sales at The Summit FM, brought joy to second-grade scholars at King Community Learning Center during a special reading session featuring the book "My First Dog." Laughter and shared personal experiences united the room around the universal topic of pets and the responsibilities of caring for puppies, older dogs, cats, or […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM General Manager Tommy Bruno Stepping into my mother's house is like entering a sensory sanctuary. The space vibrates with life— healthy plants stretch toward sunlight, bowls of fresh fruit offer bursts of color, and, always, there's music dancing through the air. She's mastered the art of perfect volume: loud enough to recognize […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW, Summit Wellness Coordinator When I listen to Allison Russell’s music, I feel inspired, soothed, and deeply connected—to her story, to the beauty of resilience, and to the healing power of song. Having followed her journey, I’m continually amazed by the joy she radiates on stage, a testament to her resilience […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM Contrinbutor Dr. Tom Olbrych Our sense of self is often driven by expectations: expectations placed on us by parents, teachers, employers, society, professional and personal partners, and ourselves. Additionally, our perception of the world may be tainted by these expectations. Life is grand, as long as these expectations are met to our […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW, Summit Wellness Coordinator Mid-winter is here, bringing crisp air, twinkling frost, and shorter days that invite us to slow down. While the cold and darkness can sometimes leave us feeling drained, nature is giving us a gentle nudge to rest, recharge, and embrace a different rhythm. This seasonal slowdown—often called wintering—is […]
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