Voices Changing Communities: Dr. Adreian Pitts: Right Where She’s Supposed to Be
Have you ever wondered if you are where you are supposed to be? Am I living in the right town, working the job I always dreamed of, living the life I was meant to live? Dr. Adreian Pitts used to ask herself those questions, but not anymore! She is right where she should be, […]
On the Road Again: How to Spend Seven Days in Oregon
Craving a nature-packed adventure in the Pacific Northwest? Here’s how to spend seven days in the Beaver State. Day 1: Arrive in Portland, OR Book roundtrip flights to Portland International Airport (PDX) and reserve a fuel-efficient rental car for the week. In just seven days, it’s nearly impossible to take in the beauty of all […]
It’s The Little Things…
Valentine’s Day. The day in which you are expected to spend tons of money to prove to someone you love them. Okay, okay, I know I sound jaded, and it isn’t because I don’t believe in love – I am happily married – but I don’t believe that you need to spend huge amounts of […]
WE’RE BACK AND READY TO EAT!
Men Who Cook’ Fires Up Family Friendly Fundraiser BY ERIN CRAVER & KARA YATES Like many other non-profits, COVID-19 forced in-person special events to be put on the back burner the past two years. But with a new larger venue, and safety protocols put in place, a delicious competition is on the menu this fall for the SECU Family House! […]
Love Notes – How to Create a Meaningful, Beautiful Love Note for Anyone You Love
It is always a good time to express your feelings to those you love. In fact, the theory goes…the more love we put out into the world, the more will come back to us. And in the month of February, you have a special opportunity as St. Valentine’s Day approaches, to show through the written […]
THE DREAMER-AND-DOER ENSEMBLE
For the most part, I’m a doer. I spend my days getting things done. One of the most exhilarating highs of my day is checking off my to-do list. (Some of you get this. Some of you loathe this!) While some people talk stuff to death, the world needs somebodies that actually “get ‘er done!” […]
Recovering from Rugged, Rough, and Rocky Real-ationships
Let’s be real about real-ationships. They are not perfect and neither are we; and sometimes, they can be beyond rugged, rough, and rocky. If bad memories of negative experiences still linger in your mind and weigh heavily on your heart, please know you’re not alone. Even if you’re still struggling with letting go, remember […]
Self-Care is Not Selfish
Often when we think of self-care, we visualize images of massages, facials, spas, and luxurious bath products. We tend to view self-care as an indulgence. But it’s actually essential to our well-being. So, what exactly is self-care? It involves being mindful of our limits and needs so that we can ensure our physical, emotional, and mental […]
The Five Love Languages: (Part 2) Acts of Service: Now This One I Know!
Now THIS is a language I know something about! The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate is a 1992 book by China Grove, N.C. native, Dr. Gary Chapman. The book outlines five general ways that romantic partners express and experience love, which Chapman calls “love languages.” According to Wikipedia, the book sold 8,500 […]
Still Me
It was the day before Halloween. The sky befittingly gray, the temperature a cool 53 or so. I left my house mid-afternoon to take in the air, the day – and to tack on a few more steps because everything counts! As I headed out, away from my house, my suburban neighborhood slowly evolved into […]
