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Why I Eat This Way: And How Much Better I Feel

By Ashli Findley One of 26-year-old Melissa Copeland’s favorite things to do is try new restaurants with her husband Jordan. Ironically, it’s food that she’s had to be much more cautious of since being diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in September 2016. EoE is classified as a chronic allergic/immune condition that causes inflammation of the esophagus. Melissa couldn’t figure out why she would repeatedly throw up for hours on end. She had been going to the doctor for about a year, at times being put on trial medications to bring her some relief. Nothing seemed [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:11:27-04:00March 27, 2018|Eat This Way|

Partnering to Create a Great Event

By Bella Portaro-Kueber Influencing young philanthropists in our city comes with a big responsibility. Meet two women who have taken that responsibility to heart — Ina Miller and Marcella Kragel, founders of the event planning company Ina Marcella Events. Little did they know that the foundation of their future was set the moment they took the field together in high school by supporting one another as team members at Atherton High School of Louisville. In addition to running their company, they are the co-executive directors of the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council. The LYPC gives teenagers [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:15:28-04:00March 26, 2018|Passions|

Growing Up Misunderstood

By John G. Warren For me, elementary school was a nightmare. When you fail a grade so many times and you’re learning to shave amongst classmates half your size, an indelible mark is placed on your self esteem. And I don’t blame the nuns, or my parents, or the many social workers who tried to help me. It’s just the way it was. In the late 1960s my ADHD was misunderstood. Not even the principal’s paddle, riddled with holes for faster blows, could whack me to attention to complete my assignments. And the alchemy of [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:37:59-04:00March 25, 2018|Today's Family Now|

What We Love About Her Hair

By Miranda Popp Long locks of pure gold instantly catch the eye of anyone who sees this local nursing student. Without the need for highlights or color, Alexis Hulsey was born with beautiful blonde hair, but attributes her healthy mane to the use of a handful of Aveda products. And since she was old enough to get haircuts, she has made quarterly visits to Jacquelyn Stack at Z Salon & Spa for trims. Alexis washes her hair daily with Aveda Blue Malva Shampoo that mutes brassy tones and finishes with Aveda Remedy Conditioner. She blow [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:33:56-04:00March 24, 2018|What We Love|

Send Some Men Our Way

Help us find a few men who’ll be willing to walk down the runway in support of the The National Multiple Sclerosis Society — Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter. The organization will be having their second annual Misters for MS event on July 26 which will feature 10 men who’ll be presenting some great auction items which include diamonds from Genesis Diamonds, Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and an original American Pharoah harness. All nominees are encouraged to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the month of April, and the top 10 Misters for MS will be announced in [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:32:37-04:00March 23, 2018|Giving Back|

The Family That Moved to a Farm

By LaDonna Kennedy The Murphy family is giving the classic TV show Green Acres a run for its money. The family consists of Shawna and Kevin and their five children: Jonah (12), Elijah (10), Sam Isaac (8), Eliza (7), and Anna (4). The family was living the quiet, suburban life until much of what they knew changed. Two years ago, Shawna heard about a property for sale and fell in love with it. Shawna grew up on a 5-acre farm. She helped her father tend to peacocks, chickens, and other livestock. She wanted a more [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:37:59-04:00March 23, 2018|Today's Family Now|

Why I Eat This Way: And How Much Better I Feel

Partnering to Create a Great Event

Growing Up Misunderstood

What We Love About Her Hair

Send Some Men Our Way

The Family That Moved to a Farm

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