A love of “kids and critters” motivates Louisville Zoo volunteer docent Diana Grammer in her work. After growing up in Illinois, Diana attended Sullivan College and married a Louisville native, making this area her home for more than five decades. A few years after retiring from … [Read more...] about Spreading Critter Love
Meaningful Work
Ask More From A Hired Caregiver
What do you think your loved one would benefit from? A few exercises? A daily walk? A midmorning smoothie? A shower? It can be impossible for you to provide these types of things every day, but these are things that hired caregivers can do. Asking your hired caregiver to … [Read more...] about Ask More From A Hired Caregiver
Finding Purpose On The Forest Trail
A shared love of nature and education drew Kat Panther and Leslie Senn to their volunteer roles at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. Both are volunteer naturalists in their 70s who lead guided hikes, host staff discovery stations, and help connect visitors to nature through a … [Read more...] about Finding Purpose On The Forest Trail
Vacations That Heal
Picture your dream vacation. Are you in the mountains or by the sea? Are you fishing in a beautiful stream or walking a wooded path? Perhaps you’re whale-watching in the Pacific Northwest or snorkeling in the Caribbean. A vacation is a chance to step away from our daily … [Read more...] about Vacations That Heal
Jody Demling: Down The Stretch With A Storyteller
Jody Demling’s passion for sports, horses, and writing is homegrown — and it’s led the way to cultivating a fulfilling career. “I’m a storyteller and a writer at heart,” he says. Jody has lived in Louisville his entire life — well, except for those few months he worked a … [Read more...] about Jody Demling: Down The Stretch With A Storyteller