One of the best parts of Ely is the passion people feel for it. Many of us have felt that love/hate relationship with social media (and maybe even with the What's Up Ely Facebook Group). It can feel overwhelming to live in a town of 3,200 people, but have a Facebook group with over 30,000 people in it. We all know that posting events or questions there can invite comments from current, seasonal, and former residents. But that's the best part of the group too - 30,000 people care that deeply...

It's certainly been interesting around here lately. Though we are still grieving the loss of our summer plans, we're so thankful for the ways in which the community has shown up. From finding space and lodging for all the fire crews that came to town, forming a Community Response Team, and showing up to community meetings and roundtables, the Ely community is strong. In a period of crisis, information can be hard to access while ensuring its accuracy. Thankfully, Ely has several information...

Earlier today, I walked out of the back door of my apartment, rushing to opening night of Oklahoma (for the box office - I'm not on stage), late, and in the beginning of a panic attack. My brain was working overtime to convince me that I had not done enough that day, that my friends were mad at me or that I had done something wrong in earlier interactions. I've been dealing with my brain long enough to know that these things were false, but even 36 years of practice doesn't always mean I can...