ReDESIGNS by Ava: If Your Walls Could Talk….
ReDESIGNS by Ava If Your Walls Could Talk…. So many times I have said, “I would love to be a fly on the wall,” and would be talking about something that was going on in a room that I could not see or hear…. but would be interested in doing so. Yes, I know a […]
Releasing the “Shoulds”
BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON Many of us “should” on ourselves a lot. Whether it’s about our health, as in: I should eat better I should exercise more I should lose 15 pounds. Or about our “obligations”: I should call my step-mom already I should bring some flowers over to my sick neighbor I should donate […]
How Do You Stick to a Boundary?
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Setting boundaries…possibly one of the most uncomfortable parts of interpersonal relationships and conversations. If you’re getting uncomfortable thinking about setting a boundary, imagine the harder part – holding to the boundary when it gets nudged in the other direction. That crossed line? Yikes. Don’t worry if you’re getting uncomfortable! Lots of […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Ritu Hagen What makes you YOU? I have always been a problem solver – creating order out of chaos is what brings me peace, closure and satisfaction. I live on sarcasm – if you can’t roll with the attitude, you are not one of my people! I am laid back and […]
Retirement: Seek Happiness and Fulfillment
BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON The good news is that there is no “script” for retirement. At the same time, the mere absence of a daily plan, a reliable roadmap, and a tightly-packed schedule might just freak you out! This is especially true if you’ve worked a 40-plus hour work week for as long as you […]
Family Services: My Favorite Pen Pal
BY HANNAH CALLAWAY If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked, “How did you find out you were adopted?” I would be a rich woman. There’s a widely held assumption that adopted children discover the buried truth about their familial history in a massive, emotionally-charged moment. My answer is surprising to some, […]
Commemorating All Women During “Women’s History Month”
BY ELISA WALLACE COPPEDE From breaking the proverbial “glass ceiling” of the White House to advocating for women’s right to vote, there are many great women we all must thank for trailblazing the beaten path for gender equality for us all. The month-long celebration began as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. […]
A Guide to Solo Hiking
BY AMY HILL Thinking about braving the wild and taking your first solo hiking trip? Few things are more replenishing than spending some alone time in nature. Below are some tips to ensure that you have a smooth and safe solo hike. Arrive Early for Peace of Mind Depending on the time of year, trailheads […]
Mother of Sons – Life in a House with Boys
BY KAREN COOPER When you were young, how did you imagine your grown-up family life would be? Did you want to be a mother? If so, did you dream of princess parties, big hair bows, and baby dolls, or did your mind lean more toward ride-on tractors, fireman costumes, and backyard baseball games? Do you […]
The ART Beat of Forsyth Woman
Bussie Kehoe and Beth Murray Collaborative Piece A monthly column that keeps its finger on the pulse of Forsyth’s artists and their inspiring stories! BY TARYN JEREZ “Maximalism/Minimalism” will be on exhibit from April 2nd through May 29th at Red Dog Gallery in downtown Winston-Salem, featuring over twenty-five combined art pieces by two separate […]
