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A Trip to Ireland Will Be Unforgettable

By Torie TempleCliffs of Moher at sunset in County Clare, Ireland.“They say you shouldn’t start a conversation with an Irish person unless you have lots of time because they are so friendly,” says Eileen Walsh, elder law attorney and Ireland admirer. Work has taken Eileen to Ireland on a few occasions, but the beauty and hospitality keeps her going back for pleasure. With eight trips under her belt she considers herself an expert on The Emerald Isle. With this expertise, she has mapped out a dream vacation highlighting Ireland’s castles, history, and the best way [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:32:50-04:00November 18, 2016|Travel|

Your Health? Never Take No for an Answer

By Mary Ellen BiancoMarilynne Locke Rowland, age 65, speaks with passion and determination about finding the cause of her constant pain and fatigue. “I ended up flat on my back three years ago,” she says. “I finally found a doctor who listened to me about my symptoms. I never took ‘no’ for an answer.”Pain and illness has affected Marilynne since she was young. It got worse when she was in her 40s. “I knew something was really wrong, but I didn’t know what,” she says. “I’ve always been a go-getter and never stopped.”Marilynne and her [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:32:51-04:00November 16, 2016|Health Battle|

Not Only a Tattoo Parlor — This is an Art Gallery

By Brigid MorrisseyFor someone who describes her artistic medium as “telling other people they’re good at art,” Juanita Mondragon sure has a vision like an artist. “I’ve always loved art. I know what I like. I have a subconscious mind for beauty, for the different. I’m no artist, but I met a man who was an artist.” Spoiler alert — she married that man. Her husband, Travis King, is an award-winning tattoo artist with a rapidly growing clientele. Together, they’ve set out to change the stigma that comes with tattoo parlors and end the debate [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:32:51-04:00November 15, 2016|Passions|

The Most Beautiful Thing Nikki Jackson Has Ever Seen

By Kerri FoyIf you want an instant friend, seek out Nikki. From releasing a good-hearted laugh to asking the hard questions that hit at middle age, you'd want to go on a soul-searching retreat with this successful woman.Nikki's career is focused on bringing people together to understand how the Federal Reserve impacts the local economy and how the local economy impacts the Federal Reserve. But while her 9 to 5 seems "oh-so-corporate," Nikki's after-hours seem much more reflective. She's in the process of writing a book about four girlfriends on the eve of turning 40 [...]

By |2021-12-11T09:48:52-05:00November 14, 2016|Wellness|

Go Out and Warm Up With The Winter Dishes

By Lindsey McClaveGiven the fertile nature of the Bluegrass, it’s no wonder that Louisville chefs cook seasonally, changing up their menu offerings as the weather turns and the temperature shifts. As we roll into the chill of winter, we can find comfort in the soul-warming dishes we’ll begin to see on local restaurant menus. Here we highlight four dishes that put a cozy spin on an otherwise frosty season.Start with DuckLa Chasse, a French restaurant, located on Bardstown Road, recently blew out the candles on its first birthday cake, and is fast becoming a Louisville [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:32:51-04:00November 13, 2016|Food|
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