By Jenni Murray “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Truly. It’s a quote from “Anne of Green Gables,” and you’ll see it adorning every farmhouse sign at Hobby Lobby, but I think it resonates with people because it’s just so true. While nature starts the beautiful process of dying […]
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2022: About 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women About 43,250 women will die from breast cancer On average, a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is about 13 percent. If you haven’t battled the disease yourself, it’s likely that someone close to […]
Although they are both doctors, Drs. Tim and Tracy Sanford were mindful not to push their kids into a medical career. Nonetheless, their two children, Drs. Laura and Mitch Sanford, have followed in their parents’ footsteps anyway, and all four are now board-certified family medicine providers affiliated with Memorial Health System. “They always told us […]
Although she lost her home and all her material possessions in Hurricane Katrina, Moira Anderson found a spiritual home within herself that kept her going. “Yoga, a stabilizing practice, really helped with that — so did the community of people gathering for class to move, breathe and connect back to the present moment,” says the […]
What makes a great doctor? Excellent credentials and training. Vast knowledge of his or her specialty, maintained with continual study. Genuine care and compassion for patients and their families. Most would agree these attributes belong on the list. Then there’s that certain something – a undefinable mix of intuition, ingenuity and persistence that is the […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Their specialties range from dentistry to optometry, but the five physicians gracing the cover of our October issue have several things in common — passion for their field, commitment to continuous learning and dedication to their patients. Meet Dr. Randy Buntyn, Dr. Johneen Gilich, Dr. Richa Gupta, Dr. Pam Tuli […]
We’ve all heard that kitchens are the heart of the home, the centerpiece and gathering place for friends and family. Most realtors will tell you that kitchens sell houses. They also will tell you that if you plan to sell and get top dollar, sprucing up your kitchen is essential. Since the kitchen is so […]
There’s no place like home — but does that mean you must purchase one to get the benefits? Buying a home is a major investment, and we’re here to help you weigh the pros and cons of homeownership. PROS OF BUYING A HOME There’s a reason buying a home is considered a core component of […]
I ’ve been asked more times than I can count how I started and succeed in business. I now have three profitable companies, including one with two locations. The answer I tend to give is not so profound, but it’s the simple truth: I just did it. Now that I reflect more deeply, I realize […]
Each day, I spend time with clients who are distraught by very high insurance rate increases. With inflation, back-to-back destructive hurricane seasons, rising construction costs and more, insurance expenses also are increasing for property coverage, particularly flood insurance. WHAT CAN YOU DO? There are hundreds of insurance companies available, and all have different rate structures […]
