A True GALentine’s Day
Couples everywhere celebrate their love and affection towards each other on February 14th each year. Yet, the 13th of February is what draws our attention the most. For this is the most sacred of days for female friendships: Galentine’s Day! Begun by the fictional character (though real in our hearts) Leslie Knope of Parks and […]
Family Services: Delivering On a Promise
In just a couple of months, Harvard Professor and America’s premier social capital expert, Dr. Robert Putnam, will return to Forsyth County to show us what we can learn from the past century and how we can turn the corner for the well-being of all of our children. Putnam was the inaugural speaker for Family […]
Should this Meeting Be an Email?
Did you know that 2:30 pm on a Tuesday is the single best time for a meeting? It’s early enough in the week that folks aren’t too tired, late enough but not too late in the day, and past the Monday catch up that I’m pretty sure everyone deals with, no matter what your job […]
7 Facts You May Not Know about Groundhog Day
On Sunday, February 2nd, many people will be watching and waiting to see whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not. If he does see his shadow, according to the famous legend, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he doesn’t, the weather will get warmer and more-spring like. The fact about […]
Speak Up: How to Stand Up for Yourself
Picture this: You’re feeling wronged. You have hurt feelings. This is more than just a stubbed toe – this is something that has been bothering you for more than a few hours. You know that you have to say something because you can’t just “get over it” – so why can’t you work up the […]
Welcome 2020 from Forsyth Community magazine!
2020 might be debatable as the beginning or end of a decade, but it’s no argument that something feels very different and special now that we’ve left the awkward “teens” and can say we’re confident in the new roaring 20s. There is, however, no debate that Forsyth Community is welcoming the refreshing optimism of the […]
In The Spotlight
A farmer, a bar owner, and a therapist walk into a bar. Sounds like the beginning of a weird joke, huh? Nope, just our first round of amazing women we’re spotlighting. As a reminder, this column is dedicated to uplifting incredible women that might not be featured in the local news or shouting from the […]
Crazy Chocolate Combinations
As Valentine’s Day comes around every year, there is one main sweet treat that is on everyone’s mind: chocolate. No matter whether it is a candy bar, small bite, cake, pie, or sauce, chocolate is a must on February 14th. However, there are times when chocolate needs a little pick me up and something out […]
The ‘Colored Women’ of Politics
There is a standout group in the political domain who calls themselves the “Colored Girls.” In a male-dominated career field, these women have made history and revolutionized politics, especially for black Americans. Let’s learn more about the lives and achievements of Donna Brazile, Minyon Moore, Leah Daughtry, and Yolanda Caraway, the Colored Girls who considered […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava: Home Therapy
“A home is the place where we choose to live, not just a beautiful, complex formula of colors, shapes, and symmetry. Why not allow it to nurture us as well?” ~ Wendy E. Wrzos We lived in the Chicago area for five years before moving back to NC in 2004. The winter weather was brutal. […]
