Karen Koenig first volunteered for the Kentucky Humane Society 22 years ago. Today she serves as vice president of animal welfare, leading the society’s mission of championing companion animals and the people who love them. Karen and her team are working to create … [Read more...] about Meet The Animal Advocate
Meaningful Work
Sharing The Gift Of Reading
You may have seen Little Free Libraries dotting neighborhoods throughout the city. These colorfully decorated, tiny houses on stilts are filled with books, making the joy of reading more accessible for everyone in our community. Started in 2009 by Todd Bol of Hudson, … [Read more...] about Sharing The Gift Of Reading
Reading At The Racetrack: Volunteering On The Backside
For horseracing fan Clyde Coatney, the Backside Learning Center offered the perfect opportunity for him to give something back to a community he loves. Located on Oakdale Avenue, just steps from Churchill Downs, the Backside Learning Center provides educational resources and … [Read more...] about Reading At The Racetrack: Volunteering On The Backside
Garden Journal: A Clear View
Are your blinds open right now? Or perhaps the better question is: if they aren’t, do you want them to be? I’ve spent most of my life in a blind-less, curtain-less utopia. This privilege comes from living on a few acres, where the only sign of my neighbors is the faint glow of … [Read more...] about Garden Journal: A Clear View
Building Good Moments (Part 1 of 3): The Power Of Routine & Dividing The Day
I would ask my mom, “How was your week?” “Kinda boring,” was her answer. Before disease, my mom was a productive person with many social and creative pursuits. Her health condition severely reduced her world. She struggles with these increasing … [Read more...] about Building Good Moments (Part 1 of 3): The Power Of Routine & Dividing The Day