Every Victim Has a Face, Every Survivor Has a Story…Lisa
Everyone deserves peace, respect, and safety in their relationships. Domestic violence often starts with what seems like small, controlling behaviors. It can escalate over time, becoming a pattern when one […]
Aging Out: Burned Bridges
For those of you following along over the last few months, the good news is that my move to the Wilmington area has been quite a success. I’ve been able […]
Trellis Supportive Care – Embracing Body, Mind & Spirit
With November marking the celebration of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, there’s no better time to explore the heartfelt work that takes place every single day at Trellis Supportive […]
Celebrating 70 Years of Compassion: Cancer Services, Inc. in Winston-Salem
This year marks a monumental milestone for Cancer Services, Inc., the Triad’s community of caring for people facing cancer. For seven decades, Cancer Services has been a beacon of hope, […]
Conversation With Your BFF – “What Topics Should BFFs Be Able to Discuss?”
Best friends are the people we laugh with, cry with, lean on and sometimes, unfortunately, avoid saying the real important stuff to. We’re often scared of hurting them, or being […]
A Backward Glance at Youthful Wisdom
AThe card arrived not entirely unexpected – a touching love note from an old, dear friend with whom I’d recently reconnected at our high school reunion. The envelope bore a […]
A Fresh Look at the Other R and R
We ladies understand the importance of keeping rest and relaxation high on our personal “to do” list. I hear you and fully support you in that! And, if you’re a […]
Publisher’s Perspective; November 2025
photo by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE This photo will always hold a special place in my heart—my mom holding our very first issue and me holding our 20th anniversary issue. From September 2005 […]
Women in the Wild: Monkeys in Costa Rica
One of Costa Rica’s largest tourism draws is its diverse wildlife population. In North Carolina, seeing a cow in a pasture or a squirrel running up a tree trunk is […]
My Favorite Tiny Traditions
When I think of traditions, I typically think of going to the beach with my family every summer, eating cake with my friends on my birthday and gathering with my […]
