Health Matters: Meet Cricket White By Peter Stoddard
Cricket White has been a chiropractic patient for forty years, having sought treatment to maintain general wellness. In 2017 she faced breast cancer and had a mastectomy. Following that, she lost almost all use of her arm due to axillary webbing syndrome which sometimes occurs after lymph nodes are removed. Cricket did a lot of research on her own and visited a chiropractor, who also researched the condition. The doctor left the practice, and Cricket began seeing Dr. Powell at Dr. Chris’ Natural Remedies in Snellville. Dr. Powell took the combined research and did more on his own. He began massage therapy that combined muscular and chiropractic applications that resulted in a healing breakthrough. After just a few sessions Cricket was symptom free. The treatment far exceeded Cricket’s expectations. “None of the other chiropractors I have seen through the years would have taken the time to research this condition. Dr. Powell did and quickly administered the precise treatment needed. The results speak for themselves.” Cricket continues to see Dr. Powell regularly for routine adjustments to maintain wellness and also takes supplements offered at the practice for post cancer and post-menopausal benefit. She continues to be amazed and impressed that he always responds with exactly the therapy she needs. More information at https://www.drchrisnaturalremedies.com/
Shawn Mullins – Backstage at the Red Clay Theater By Beth Volpert Johansen
“Four Sundays in May” – that’s what Eddie of Eddie Owen Presents called his hybrid project with Atlanta-based singer-songwriter, Shawn Mullins. On Sunday nights in May, Shawn Mullins took the stage armed with only his guitars, a mic, and his vast collection of stories. The limited audience in attendance created an intimate setting for those watching the online concert. In a word, the experience was soulful. As longtime fans, my eldest son and I were treated to what felt like an evening in Shawn Mullins’ own living room. Banked by a couple of lamps, an antique side table, his guitars, and wearing his signature hat, Shawn spun tales that had inspired his storytellingstyle songs. Signature songs like “Lullabye” that promise everything is gonna be alright and “Shimmer” that turned up on the Dawson’s Creek soundtrack are readily recognizable from radio play. “Beautiful Wreck” gives a nod to the love you can’t quite shake no matter how wrecked they are. More from his 9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor added to the savory delights voiced by a master storyteller. The night happened to coincide with Mother’s Day which is the reason I was in the audience with my son. While we both love Shawn Mullins’ music overall, each of us has our favorites. “Getting to hear Shawn sing ‘Twin Rocks’ – one of my favorite songs – shows his mastery as a storyteller,” says Drew Serrero. “He brought the story to life which was one of the highlights of the evening.” As a storyteller, Shawn Mullins has covered a variety of songs; but his rendition of “House of the Rising Sun” always captures the attention of his audience. “That song is covered by everybody and his brother – including me,” says Drew. “His unique version of the song is not like anything else you will ever hear.” Hearing the backstory of “Catoosa County” brought the pain of war to life for me. The lyrics are masterful and include, “If I could I would place a hundred billion dollar bounty/On the hate that makes a war that digs the graves at Catoosa County.” The whole song is heart-rending and is applicable to the result of hate in general. It seemed, at least to me, that Shawn’s voice took on more gravel as he sang it. As a nod to those who inspired his music as a young musician, Shawn drew out a terrific story of how a rock legend almost always has a gentler side. This was the case with Alice Cooper of “School’s Out (for summer)” fame. Shawn began with a couple of notes and the heads in the Continued on page 22
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