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I can't recall when I first learned about self-love. I'm sure it was in the last five years or so—nowadays it seems like everyone is familiar with the term. I do believe, however, that the concept of self-love had been waiting for me to discover it for a while.

Van Andel Institute invites you to join us for the 21st annual Hope on the Hill Gala — Mission: Made Possible and jump into action against Parkinson's, cancer and more of the most elusive diseases threatening human health today. It is an especially exciting year for us, as we celebrate our beloved Institute's 25th anniversary.

There is no question that West Michigan loves its foods and beverages. Since 2008, the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival has been satisfying appetites ... tens of thousands of them! This culinary celebration is considered the largest and best in the Midwest as a kickoff to the holiday season and you're invited to the party from November 19-20, 2021 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.

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.

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."

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