Story and photographs by Martha Whitney Butler// “Where is the rest of her body?” inquired a curious customer. No, they’re not talking about a scene out of a horror movie. They’re asking about one of the most interesting figurines you’ll see in an antique store: half dolls. Made for a plethora of purposes, this busy […]
By Tammy Turnage// Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Do multiple projects and an endless list of things to do clutter your mind and home? A few months ago, when I was struggling with the same problem, I found a solution that helped me, and hopefully, it will help you, too! Walking around my home, I […]
By Karen Sock// As I reflect on hearing the words, “You have cancer,” I am reminded how precious and fragile the life experience actually is. So, as I fight the cancer survivor fight for the second time, my focus is on living a full life! Words cannot express the depths of my gratitude as I […]
By Janice Ladnier// If you have ever taken medication for depression or anxiety, you’re not alone. More than 70 million Americans spend more than $2.3 billion each year on drugs designed to balance mood. And, many more have refused these drugs either because they don’t seem to help, or because of the long list […]
By Joanne Levanway// Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is essential to keep your body running at its best. It is important to design a balanced diet that meets your Recommended Daily Intakes for vitamins, minerals and nutrients. RDAs vary by one’s age and gender. Ideally, we should get everything we need from what we eat, […]
by Mallory Fitzgerald Healthy, radiant skin is in for 2016! If you’ve ever wondered how you can get the J-lo glow, or Jennifer Anniston’s timeless radiance (without the celebrity makeup artist), then read on! These two products — facial masks and serums — will change your skin for the better this new year! FACIAL MASKS […]
by John D. Folding Nothing says party like Mardi Gras…and nothing says party like Mardi Gras when it’s fast on the heels of Christmas, New Years and knocking on the door of Valentine’s Day! As I was sitting down to write this article, I thought to myself, “Self, why is Mardi Gras on the date […]
Article and photography by Ellis Anderson AN artistic family calls on all their construction, real estate and design experience to transform a derelict historic house into a welcoming showplace. Not many people would attempt a full-scale renovation of a historic house long distance. And if they did, chances are the results would be disastrous. Yet […]
by Karen Sock Investing in a strategic plan is critical to the longterm success of your business or organization. We all get busy and we spend a great deal of time focusing on what is immediately in front of us. Taking care of the daily demands of your business is important. However, planning for the […]
A few weeks ago in a meeting with volunteers at Back Bay Mission, I was asked what long-term sustainability looks like for the people we serve. No one had asked me that question before, however, immediately I knew that the volunteer’s question captured the distinction between giving a person a hand-out and giving a hand-up. […]
