Create The Life You Want
By Brenda Allen A simple clean-up, spruce-up plan can transform a home into one of the most sought-after houses on the market. As an avid fan of home improvement shows like This Old House, Weekend Warriors, and Flip This … Continued
By Deb Petersen It’s nice to have a place of your own to escape to on occasion. Some of us have studios. Others find peace in a garden. Roxanne Hoover goes into her closet with her laptop and a … Continued
By Deb Peterson When my friend, Wanda Fielding, feels blue, she puts on lipstick and something pretty, and goes out visiting. When I am angry, which thankfully isn’t often, I go out and walk it off in the woods or … Continued
By Donna Cordonnier We have all been at a place in our lives when a small miracle is in order, and it usually arrives in the most unexpected way. My husband and I have had our getaway home on the … Continued
By Julie Lovett, park interpreter, Bull Shoals-White River State Park As far back as I can remember I have enjoyed being outdoors. As a child growing up in rural Kentucky, my free days were spent in the woods. I explored … Continued
By Frank Wallis Teresa VanWinkle is a woman driven by causes. The cause that vies for the No. 1 position in her heart is simply to get barefooted and go fishing. Leisure time comes to Teresa at a premium, and … Continued
By Jessica Brown, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) As we get older, it’s more important than ever to stay active. Studies show that sedentary people lose 2% of their overall muscle function every year starting at 35! If you’re sedentary, … Continued
By Tina Bradley Love reading? Love to get together and talk about the great book you just read or get suggestions for what to read next? You need a book club! Join one of the many already formed, or start … Continued
By Dawn Reithel I admit it. Reading was, is, and forever will be my first love, and it continues to be my passion and joy. The first book that completely entranced me was “Edith Hamilton’s Mythology.” I was 10 … Continued
By Mindy Fulcher They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Well, mine began with a single flash. When I was 10 years old, my parents bought me a hot pink camera. It was … Continued