by April Allman | Jul 27, 2016 | Mental Health
Maybe from the stress of being around fake sick people all day?By Carrie VittitoeCarrie’s daughter Ivy asked her to crochet a “rainbow afghan.” Photos by Patti HartogSeveral months ago, Carrie Bohnert watched a few YouTube videos and taught herself...
by April Allman | Jul 25, 2016 | Survival Skills
Treat them like friends around the dinner table and other things you can do to help make your speech memorable.By Marie Bradby Madison Cork carries her signature handbag when attending all her client meetings. Public speaking: Yikes! It can make even the...
by April Allman | Jul 22, 2016 | Exercise
By Carrie Vittitoe Laarni Russell is an informatics nurse for a local medical center. When she isn’t working, she tries to ensure she stays fit while raising two young daughters, Leila (8) and Lexie (3), with her husband, Doug. She says she lost about two pounds a...
by April Allman | Jul 13, 2016 | Mental Health
By Bob Mueller Having spoken at hundreds of funerals in my lifetime, I have discovered that final remarks tell a great deal about the deceased. It would be a fascinating experience to hear, in advance, what will be said in our eulogy.Few words are wasted over one’s...
by April Allman | Jul 6, 2016 | Health Battle
If you suspect something, keep pushing… By Mary Ellen BiancoPhotos by Patti HartogMelissa Draut speaks calmly about being diagnosed in 2014 with soft tissue sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Initially hesitant to share her story, Melissa, 57, weaves gratitude...
by April Allman | Jun 29, 2016 | Exercise
By Brigid MorrisseyJodie Tingle-Willis is making sure everyone in her community has the opportunity to take better care of themselves.Photos by Patti Hartog It’s not uncommon these days to change career paths. You might think you’ve found your calling only to discover...
