by April Allman | Oct 16, 2016 | Passions
By Brigid Morrissey Melanie and her husband Casey (in the background) are bringing art to the forefront in their community. Here she stands in front of the hot shop. Melanie Miller shares a lot of qualities with glass. Both are made up of multiple elements.They...
by April Allman | Sep 16, 2016 | Passions
By Brigid Morrissey If you think that a woman can’t thrive in the field of construction, you’re wrong. Just ask Cynthia Torp. “There have been several instances, at least in the beginning, where I would be sitting in a construction meeting, and the men in the room...
by April Allman | Aug 15, 2016 | Passions
By Brigid Morrissey Amy Jo Goforth (left) and Carrie Ann Foster merged their talents to create Merci Bouquet. Photos by Patti Hartog Carrie Ann Foster and her business partner, Amy Jo Goforth, give a new meaning to one-stop-shop. But Wal-Mart employees need...
by April Allman | Jul 24, 2016 | Passions
Before you eat a piece of cake, think about this…By Brigid MorrisseyChristen hangs out in her apartment with Molly, one of her two dogs. Photos by Melissa Donald While gazing into a bakery window on a street in Amsterdam, Christen Malone realized she wanted...
by April Allman | Jun 25, 2016 | Passions
By Brigid MorrisseyJen Goodell works on one of her many projects. Photo by Tarik Dozier Jen Goodell’s journey as an artist began with a realization: “I hated every art project in middle school. But eventually, I realized that the hardest part was getting...
by April Allman | May 29, 2016 | Passions
By Brigid MorrisseyThe oil painting depicts a scene described by Homer in the Odyssey. “Odysseus and his ship must pass through the land of the Sirens. These seductive creatures sing so beautifully that everyone who hears them goes crazy. Odysseus, being the...
