Create The Life You Want
Is Every Mom a Grinch at Christmas? How Barbie Graham’s grandchildren melted her Grinchy heart By Nicole Vaccarella Featuring my mother’s house in a Christmas article is sort of like asking the Grinch to share his eggnog recipe. Of course, … Continued
What makes a woman marvelous? All kinds of things, of course, from grand accomplishments to the smallest kindnesses. We look for stories about women who inspire others to get out and do the things they’ve always wanted to do, to … Continued
By Pat Durmon Ordinary things like a long slow hug between two mountains leaning on each other. The flow of a brush passing through a grandgirl’s hair. Loud omissions. Stars turning themselves on. The pitter-patter of feminine feet crossing a … Continued
By Linda Clark A little over a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes and high cholesterol by my family doctor. He had warned me during a couple of previous visits, encouraging me to manage … Continued
By Kelly Householder-Giuliano Surround yourself with supportive family and friends. The true ones will be there for you more than you could ever imagine. Next spring, Teresa and Hal Wehmeyer will watch their miracle son, Howie, graduate from high … Continued
By DAVID W. BENEDICT Sure, they like new—hairstyle, cute shoes, spring outfit, newest baby in the family. But these girls also like new old. They are the volunteer women of the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society (BCHGS), and they … Continued
By JANET TABER | Photos courtesy of Janet Taber If you’ve driven through Gainesville, Missouri, recently, you might have noticed a sign at the intersection of Highways 5 and 160 directing you to the Ozark County Historium on the town’s … Continued
By NEIL CHANDLER | Photos courtesy of Neil Chandler When I watch a bird, pet an animal, touch a tree, follow Orion’s march across the southern sky, … Continued
M! June/July 2014
By Christy Case Keirn When Ava Obert was a baby, she carried around an art book instead of a blanket. For as long as her mother, Summer, can remember, Ava has been intrigued with beautiful color and design. … Continued