New Year’s Resolutions and Our Mental Health

New Year’s Resolutions and Our Mental Health

By Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Are you planning to make any resolutions for the New Year? How have you done in your previous attempts? If it makes you feel better, a relatively low percentage of people actually complete the resolutions...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Or Is It?

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Or Is It?

By Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition I love the month of December! With so many joyous festivities, twinkling lights and decorative touches everywhere, the delight of celebrating Jesus’ birthday and the gift He truly is, lighting the...
Fall in Southwest Florida

Fall in Southwest Florida

By Michelle Avola-Brown, Naples Pathways Coalition I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and by this time of year, it was cold enough for sweatshirts and, often, coats and hats, too. Baking pumpkin bread or other sweet treats happened most weekends, as did a fire in the...