My first act as a mother was to hold my newborn. The intense power of that moment solidified my emotional connection to my son. Then when I visited my grandmother in the hospital, my initial instinct was to take her hand in mine like I’d done countless times as a little girl. The … [Read more...] about Learning to Grieve
Separate Fine vs. Fashion Jewelry
Jewel School, Part 1 Today’s Transitions talked to Ashley Davis of Davis Jewelers, specializing in fine jewelry, and Judy Champion of 2023 Vintage Shop, specializing in costume jewelry, who offered a few tips for sorting through your jewelry. First and foremost, separate … [Read more...] about Separate Fine vs. Fashion Jewelry
Why She Values Her Photographs, and Her Different Phases of Life
“I love my photographs,” says Betty Winston Baye. “If you’d asked me this question some years ago, my answer would have been different. When I was younger, I would wonder why people have photographs all over their houses. They’re on the walls, on the tables, on the piano. I … [Read more...] about Why She Values Her Photographs, and Her Different Phases of Life
Stick It to the Pain
When Michelle Hawley Buck, 49, could no longer tolerate the excruciating pain in her lower back and leg, her doctor referred her to a physical therapist trained in dry needling. “I have neuropathy in my left leg, and I get severe cramps,” Michelle says. “Dry needling is about the … [Read more...] about Stick It to the Pain
What Cathy Shannon Knows About Art and Business
Cathy Shannon holds a degree in advertising, marketing, and public relations from the University of Louisville — knowledge that has come in handy now that she works full-time at E&S Gallery. The gallery was founded by her husband Walter Shannon in 1989 and represents works of … [Read more...] about What Cathy Shannon Knows About Art and Business