Where do I find comfort? Let me count the ways: Books I just like being around them. The smell, the sound of pages turning, the feel of the paper, the ideas they contain. I enjoy my own full bookshelves, libraries, bookstores, and book sales. My favorite question to ask … [Read more...] about The Peace In Everyday Comforts
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A Woman On A Lifelong Mission
Volunteering has been a way of life for 82-year-old Jane Emke. A third-generation member of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), she has been active in the organization for 52 years. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1940, she moved to Louisville in 1967 when her … [Read more...] about A Woman On A Lifelong Mission
Lighter Locks: Going Gray Blending In Low Lights
About 6 years ago, Cathy Bauer was tired of having her hair colored every month. For Cathy, the process took about 6 years of blending in low lights to even out her white, gray, and natural hair colors. This process also made her hair more uniform in texture. Today, Cathy … [Read more...] about Lighter Locks: Going Gray Blending In Low Lights
A Fun Way To Fill Your Free Time: Hiking! (part 1 of 5)
Hiking If you enjoy spending time in green spaces and getting in your steps, why not combine the two and take a hike? Current research shows that spending time in green spaces has health benefits like being able to recover from stress faster and improved mental health. Then if … [Read more...] about A Fun Way To Fill Your Free Time: Hiking! (part 1 of 5)
What does it mean to “Be of Good Cheer?”
When things go wrong, that’s the time to be of good cheer. When things go right, of course we are cheerful. When nerves are getting frayed, that’s the time to smile. Even if you have a bad day at the office, or a very busy day at school, that’s no cause for your courtesy to … [Read more...] about What does it mean to “Be of Good Cheer?”