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Kathy Morris Made Two Big Negatives into Turning Point

By Lucy M. PritchettThe saying goes that two wrongs don't make a right, but in this Turning Point, it turns out that two negatives did make a positive.Just ask Kathy Morris, who on the same day in 2003 received two phone calls: one from her doctor telling her that she had breast cancer and one from her boss telling her that the executive position she held at a local bank had been eliminated.“Those disturbing phone calls turned out to be blessings,” says Kathy, who is now director of the Louisville Nature Center, which is situated [...]

By |2017-07-27T19:00:00-04:00July 27, 2017|Turning Point|

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend, be their guest at the Jeffersonville, Indiana, Riverstage to see free outdoor performances of Disney's Beauty and the Beast live on stage featuring the River Pops Orchestra. Also this weekend are other opportunities to see live shows and music, delve more deeply into meditation and yoga, and celebrate all things Harry Potter with other fans of the books and movies.See below for our weekend picks:Deepen your practice at the Soul Cleanse Festival at Farmington Historic Plantation, a day of workshops and classes led by numerous regional teachers, focusing on postures, different yoga styles, meditation, and yoga philosophy.Get sorted [...]

By |2018-07-02T15:29:50-04:00July 27, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

Win on Wednesday with Today’s Woman

Click on the giveaways below and enter to win!Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Sassy Fox!You can win a $100 gift certificate to Sassy Fox Upscale Consignment at 150 Chenoweth Lane in Louisville. Sassy Fox offers upscale, designer clothing and accessories for the frugal fashionista. Splurge on some new spring styles.Our winner is Brittany Helm!Win 4 Tickets to Holiday World!Looking for a great day of family fun? Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari is located just an hour north of Louisville in Santa Claus, Indiana. You can win four tickets good through Oct. 29, 2017. Enjoy rides for kids [...]

By |2018-06-18T20:38:27-04:00July 26, 2017|Past Giveaways|

What We Love About Brandi Leslie’s Fitness Style

By Miranda Popp She exudes true joy and happiness that is contagious. With a love of fitness and her desire to apply life lessons she’s learned from her mentor, Brandi Leslie is pursuing her passion for empowering women through fitness as a Pure Barre teacher and through her personal style as an on-the-go mom.“I want to empower my friends,” Brandi says. This sentiment stems from her lifelong mentor, Annie Locke, a renowned fitness instructor in Louisville. Brandi attributes so much of who she is as a person to Annie. She taught her how to make [...]

By |2017-07-25T08:30:00-04:00July 25, 2017|What We Love|

Parents Worry that Labels are Forever…

By Megan S. Willman Amy Ayres does not shy away from conversation about dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. Diagnosed with both at an early age, Amy was part of ECE (Exceptional Child Education), a JCPS program designed to meet the needs of students with educational disabilities. Because of her own classroom experiences, Amy knew that she wanted to become an educator who would focus on individualized instruction. In March 2017, Amy opened the doors of Lyndon Learning Childcare Center. “I believe that parents need to know how to educate and advocate for their kids and then be [...]

By |2017-07-24T08:30:00-04:00July 24, 2017|Survival Skills|

How Creating Something Beautiful Can Restore the Soul

By Keri FoyDeanne Moore transformed this old home into a beautiful space for others to enjoy. When Deanne Moore's husband passed away from cancer in 2009, she cried at the mention of his name. "I was having a hard time," Deanne says. In the midst of her grief, though, Deanne found a house built in the 1800s and began a journey of restoration.The house, located on Main Street in Charlestown, Indiana, was up for auction but had no buyers. Deanne's best friend urged her to check out the home. "I took one look at the house [...]

By |2017-07-23T08:30:00-04:00July 23, 2017|Home Decor|
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