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Published: 15 July 2026

Recently we spoke with Mulkey Michael, long-time board member and now consultant at Perry Wellness Center. With decades of experience as a photographer, art instructor, and printer, Mulkey often brings his creative eye to the PWC environment.

Drawing upon memories of his teaching experiences, Mulkey described the evolution of screen printing: “At Americus High School, I was lucky to have students who wanted to learn screen printing. Back then, the concept was rather new, but not it is a multi-billion-dollar business. Preparation of the screen itself was simple, but selecting an appropriate message to print on tee shirts and other items was sometimes difficult.”

Mulkey pointed out the importance of having both graphics and text that provided a punch to the creation. This is particularly important to keep in mind when doing marketing and advertising. Mulkey used an example of how a simple phrase, paired with a striking picture, can provide both an informational and emotional message.

Using the framed example below, Mulkey described the potential impact of the three words in the simple phrase: “Happiness grows here.” He pointed out that the word “happiness” is a positive concept understood by all who see it. “Grows” in an active description of how something that occurs in a happy environment brings growth. The last word, “here,” locates the process at a certain place and time; i.e., now, at Perry Wellness Center.

Mulkey thinks that this graphic could be placed throughout the PWC campus. After speaking with PWC founder and CEO Stuart Perry, he looks forward to purchasing some bright paint to screen print this message. It makes a good reminder for peers, staff, and visitors to seize the moment and find happiness and personal growth.

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Published: 09 July 2026

In commemoration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health America (MHA) has provided a toolkit to assist organizations and individuals in improving mental health in communities of color.

To start the learning process, read this message from MHA:

“July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to focus on the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) face when it comes to mental health. 

Bebe Moore Campbell was a journalist, teacher, author, and dedicated mental health advocate for the Black community and other underrepresented groups. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established and named in honor of her work. 

Culture, ethnicity, and race all play a role in the way that each person experiences the world. These factors, among others, have a big impact on mental health, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and can shape the types of support someone may want or need. 

Talking about mental health in communities of color means uplifting cultural strengths, honoring healing traditions, and recognizing how resilience is shaped by lived experiences.”

Throughout the month, we will be providing resource materials to our readers. Feel free to share. 

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Published: 04 July 2026

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Published: 26 June 2026

Recently we shared a photo of our ever-growing elephant ears by the entrance to the Perry Wellness Center campus. Today we share our original canna lilies around Rudy’s Happy Patch Market. Some of these brightly colored plants have also been transplanted in order to fill the requests of customers.

PWC founder and CEO Stuart Perry thinks of canna lilies as a reminder of his childhood, when his parents sold plants grown in their backyard greenhouses. He recalls, “They were a good seller at our greenhouses in Buena Vista, and each year customers would return to my father’s service station, where they were sold, to check on the blooming color of the year.”

Now Stuart and others enjoy the annual blossoming of canna lilies close at hand, as they bring fresh joy or fond remembrance to customers and passers-by. 

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Published: 23 June 2026

Rudy’s Happy Patch Market is proud to be the sole local distributor for the famous Chase Farms corn. In the middle of growing season, our market makes sure the sign below is prominently in view for customers.

Chase Farms, in nearby Macon County, Georgia, has been a favorite venue for fresh farm produce – especially its nationally known corn. Stuart Perry, Perry Wellness Center Founder and CEO, is pleased to share it with customers.

“Mrs. Chase and the Chase family are nice people with impressive marketing skills and, of course, wonderful corn! We are happy to be a part of this mission,” Stuart says.

He continues, “It is not uncommon to see customers enjoying a fresh ear of corn like a candy bar. It is that good.”