by Kayla Swem | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog
In the face of adversity during the pandemic, many of us needed to adapt by developing habits rooted in survival—survival for our mental and physical health. I knew early on that my mental health was going to need to be prioritized more than ever before. To make it...
by Kayla Swem | Aug 25, 2021 | Wellness
One of the first things Patrick Frakes, COO of Rair Cannabis, says to me is, “If you’ve been to other grows before, you’re going to notice that we do things a bit differently. Rair is our name for a reason.” Before meeting Patrick, I was...
by Kayla Swem | Aug 18, 2021 | Wellness
My journey has been one of frustration, disappointment and heartbreak. I can only speak of my personal experiences in dealing with the healthcare system, but I have found that the treatment of the Black community and people of color is very different from that of the...
by Kayla Swem | Aug 13, 2021 | Blog
One of the first things Patrick Frakes, COO of Rair Cannabis, says to me is, “If you’ve been to other grows before, you’re going to notice that we do things a bit differently. Rair is our name for a reason.” Before meeting Patrick, I was...
by Kayla Swem | Aug 11, 2021 | Cityscene
After being canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Rockford’s Art in the Park returns on September 11, 2021, featuring the works of over 50 local and regional artists and artisans. “We are so excited to be doing the show again,” said Paul Pate,...
