Lessons From The Little Drummer Boy
By SWSM Staff
In today’s culture, it’s surprisingly easy for Americans to settle into a comfortable mindset of materialism, subconsciously accepting the attainment of material wealth as a...
A North Country Christmas – The Magic of the Adirondacks.
By Shane Svorec
Pack your bags and don’t forget your hats, boots, and gloves; we’re heading to “North Country.” Like a scene out of a Hallmark movie, Christmas music...
A Lesson on Labor Day
"There are people in this country, that work hard every day, and not for fame or fortune do they strive..."
By SWSM Staff Writers
Labor Day begins this weekend,...
What Do You Love About Our Country?
By Shane Svorec (Guest Contributors: Cindy, Miguel, Mary Ann, Rich, Laura, and others)
In honor of the Fourth of July, marking 249 years of our country’s independence, and our military’s 250th birthday,...
The First 100 Days | An Initial Look Inside the Trump Administration
By: Ashley Ann Reich
On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Regardless of your political views, this...
Embracing Peace and Hope for the Upcoming Inauguration
By Shane Svorec
OPINION ARTICLE
I can’t say I didn’t consider the risks when asked to write an opinion piece as a follow-up to the election. Having family, friends,...
OPINION: How Election Results Impact Your Pocketbook – A Mother’s Perspective
By Jamie Oleka
As a mother, you're not just thinking about today—you're planning for tomorrow, making decisions that affect your family's future. When election season rolls around, it’s...
Heart of the Matter
By Melanie Kreifels
Life can be complicated. On any given day, we have so many things coming at us. Technology offers some ease in our lives, but it...
Here’s Why ESG is Facing Backlash
By: Gabriella Hoffman
Escaping Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is unavoidable today.
Since its first mainstream mention in the 2005 United Nations report entitled Who Cares Wins, it’s been...
Sandra Day O’Connor: Remembering A Trailblazer
By Staff
Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing jurist who shattered the glass ceiling to become the first female Supreme Court Justice, led a life marked by resilience, legal...













