On the Road Again: Fall Getaway in the Smokies
While September is still steaming hot in the south, things cool off more quickly in the mountains. Western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee are home to the best amenities the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer. Here are a few family friendly fall getaway hotspots that will cure your children’s back-to-school blues this autumn. Bryson […]
Engaging Our Older Loved Ones in Personal Storytelling
My mom lived in a nursing home the last eight years of her life. As Alzheimer’s creeped in, my sister had a brilliant idea: “Let me buy Mom a set of notebooks where she can capture her memories and tell the story of her life.” We were excited about the prospect of her telling her […]
“The Importance of Shoes”
Back in the day (1940s-1950s), there was a common saying that “shoes make the man.” To expand on that, and at the same time be the good feminist that I am, I would add they “make the woman” as well. Clearly, the adage underscored the fact that shoes were about fashion, and the right pair […]
Dollars Making Sense: The Neverending Pursuit of Money
What would it be like to be ultra wealthy? Would it mean homes in Hawaii and Paris? Do you envision sailing a luxury yacht across the Mediterranean? What about chartering a trip to space? While it is fun to imagine, this is not the reality for most of us. You might have heard the term […]
Dear June – Start Your Remodel Today; Sept 2024
June DeLugas Interiors’ designers take pride in creating elegant spaces for all our clients. With school back in session, there is more time that can be devoted to starting a remodel. Fall is in the air, and with that comes change. This comes in the form of freshening up your home – “out with the […]
Making a Difference at Eighty – Volunteering at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Ronald McDonald House Charities Piedmont Triad and Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
In Memoriam – Barbara Carmody by KAREN CARMODY If you spent your career teaching and serving others, how might you enjoy your time in retirement? Sleep late, relax and bask in the fruits of your labors knowing you have positively impacted many lives? Some might, and it would certainly be a well-deserved right to choose […]
Five Behaviors of Great Teams
Most of us are a part of teams inside and outside of our workplaces. I’m sure we have worked with some teams that are effective and others that are rather dysfunctional. So, what makes some teams function better than others? According to Patrick Lencioni, the author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, the characteristics […]
Self-Compassion: Mastering Inner Kindness
Someone once said to me: “Pure kindness pays off…being kind is a way to make our own lives, and the lives of others, more meaningful.” Indeed. Kindness makes an impact on the giver and the receiver, reinforcing a quality that is its own reward. You may say “It’s just what I do, and how I […]
Taking Care of Older People We Love
There will come a time for many people when elderly loved ones will need extra care. While the adjustment may be stressful for you, it’s also important to remember that it is not easy for your loved one to become dependent on you or others for his or her care. Most important is to ensure […]
Celebrating World’s Alzheimer’s Day Through Being Aware of the Early Signs
This September 12th, join many in recognizing the families and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. This celebration is a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association is one of the first resources to go to regarding learning more about the more than 55 million […]
