Author: Sharon Oliver

Sharon Oliver is a freelance writer and cozy mystery novelist. A native northerner currently living somewhere in the south, she loves British detective shows and will cover and defend (especially funk) music-related news to the bitter end because this is One Nation Under A Groove. Twitter: @olivershar7

by Sharon Oliver January 2, 2022 Comments0

Adult Lego Sets: The “New” Grown-up Pastime

Those colorful blocks have come a long way. A new wave of ambitious Lego sets are giving adults a new — and creative — way to unwind.

by Sharon Oliver December 16, 2021 Comments0

Beyond Gaming: Virtual Reality Is Now A Therapy Tool

Those high-tech headsets are doing great things for people suffering from everything from joint pain to PTSD. Here’s how.

by Sharon Oliver November 30, 2021 Comments0

It’s Giving Tuesday! Smart Ways to Help Others

For “Giving Tuesday,” explore the many ways you can spread kindness and do some good. Let these clever ideas inspire you year-round!

by Sharon Oliver October 28, 2021 Comments0

Maintaining Practicing

Knitting for Mental Health

Knitting is taking off as a therapeutic tool. And it’s finding a new audience with men as well as women. Find out why.

by Sharon Oliver October 14, 2021 Comments0

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Sustainable Seafood: Best Catch of the Day

By picking these types of seafood, you can have a delicious dinner — and reduce overfishing of the ocean and its delicate ecosystem.