CRYSTAL: Presented by Cirque du Soleil

Stay cool in the summer heat with Cirque du Soleil’s newest creation, CRYSTAL, which showcases jaw-dropping acrobatics on ice. For the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s nearly 35-year history, the company’s first production on ice pushes the boundaries of performance by combining awe-inspiring ice skating with acrobatic feats of wonder that will defy the […]

To Your Health: Travel Ball – The Price We Are Really Paying

It’s been many years, decades would be the more truthful fact, since I played high school baseball. I have so many fond memories of my senior year when we won 21 straight games and came within an out of winning the state championship. There is also a vivid memory of our second day of practice. […]

The History and Recipes: Shaved Ice, Sorbet & Ice Cream

From the days of emperors and royalty, patriots and citizens, scrapings of ice and creamed ice were cool and refreshing delights. Today, ice cream parlors and creameries, festivals and gatherings feature a variety of flavors to encourage patrons to delight in the refreshing taste of this historical pastime: eating ice cream and sherbets, sorbets and […]

Keeping It Real: What a Lie Feels Like

Let’s get right to it. What keeps you up at night? What fear swirls into a full-blown cyclone every time you ponder it? Fear will surely wreck your days and rob your nights, won’t it? Have you ever noticed that just before God does something especially miraculous in Scripture, He whispers, “Do not be afraid?” […]

Hustle & Heart: 5 Things You Might Be Doing That Prevent Sales

As a business owner, gaining customers and making sales is a pretty big deal. So, naturally you wouldn’t want to do anything to sabotage that! The truth is, so many business owners have every good intention, and yet somehow fail to see that some of their common practices in their shop are exactly what’s preventing […]

Summer Time, Slim Time

BY DINAH SHORE   Good ol’ summertime is finally in full force! It is great to be outside in the early morning or at dusk to enjoy a walk with friends or family when the temperature is more comfortable. Summer is a great time to make small changes in your lifestyle to improve your health […]

ReDESIGNS by Ava: Create a Welcoming Entry

“Our lives are filled with simple joys and blessings without end.  But one of our greatest joys is a home overflowing with friends.” ~ Anonymous The entrance to one’s home makes a statement about the people who live there.  You may have a ‘welcome’ mat by your front door, but is it enough to make […]

Summit Eye Care: Sunglasses – Are they necessary?

BY KEITH BIGGS, OD Selecting sunglasses is difficult for most of us.   They come in all shapes, sizes, prices, colors.   Which ones are the right ones? Should I pay a lot for them?  Should I buy the large ones or the dark ones?  Do I really need them or should I wear them just to look cool?   It […]

Recipes: Summer Margarita

Whether you are sitting on a sunny tropical island or in your own backyard oasis, an ice-cold drink always seems the most appropriate. When I close my eyes and feel the warmth of summer, I immediately begin to reach for a frozen margarita — even before reaching for the sunscreen. If you’re like me, and […]

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