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Kit Tossmann’s Artistic Path

By Lucy M. Pritchett Kit Tossmann didn’t have to think for long when asked about the Turning Point on her artistic path.“Someone wanted to pay me for my art,” she says. “Until then I never really thought of myself as an artist.”Kit creates with fabric: liturgical banners, stoles and other vestments, and art quilts using inspirational themes under her studio name Kit Tossmann InSpirit Designs.“What I really want to do with my art is to speak to the souls of others and reach them in a spiritual place within themselves; to uplift and possibly challenge [...]

By April Allman|2017-02-13T09:30:00-05:00February 13, 2017|Turning Point|

Finding Joy

“Drowned out by the noise of entitlement, joy hasn’t a chance.”By Bob MuellerI have often heard people make the following remarks:“Why do I seldom feel joyful?”“Something always nags at feeling joyful. I wonder ‘what next?’ or ‘maybe it won’t last.’”“I know about pleasure, but I don’t think I’ve felt pure joy.”“It’s like I always expect something more.”“I’m always disappointed in the end.”These laments give me an opening:“Why do you think that joy is such a rare experience?”“What gets in the way of a full heart?”The problem is we are never satisfied. We are never thankful [...]

By April Allman|2017-02-12T09:30:00-05:00February 12, 2017|Mental Health|

Heart Disease Didn’t Treat Her With Kid Gloves

By Carrie Vittitoe When it comes to donning fighting gloves, Marquita Busby (32) of Okolona has years of experience. As both a competitor in mixed martial art fights and a survivor of Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a teenager, she has faced her share of physical challenges, but heart disease had her against the ropes for a while. In 2014, she was training six days a week, sometimes two to three times a day and was extremely tired. She checked in with her doctor, who diagnosed her with a thyroid condition, which very likely resulted from her [...]

By April Allman|2017-02-11T09:30:00-05:00February 11, 2017|Heart Health|

Six Steps to Leaving an Alcoholic

By Joyce Oglesby Q: “My husband has been an alcoholic for years. Whereas he’s not physically abusive, he is verbally offensive and intolerable because the alcohol makes him angry. He hasn’t worked for most of our marriage because he can’t hold down a job. It’s been a blessing that I have a good career. I have stayed with him for the sake of our children and because I really have desired to make marriage last. Now they’re grown, and I don’t like what life looks like for me. The kids will drop in for a [...]

By April Allman|2017-02-10T09:30:00-05:00February 10, 2017|Just Ask Joyce|

Triple Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies

By Paige RhodesNothing says Valentine’s Day quite like chocolate covered strawberries. But, these Triple Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies are a great homemade alternative to give to a loved one. If you’ve never used freeze-dried fruit in baked goods, this is the perfect opportunity to try it. They add intense flavor and color without adding any extra moisture, which is key when baking. While these are perfect for a Valentine’s Day treat, you can easily make them all year long! Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1 1.2 ounce bag of freeze dried strawberries 1 tsp baking soda1 ½ [...]

By April Allman|2017-02-09T09:30:00-05:00February 9, 2017|Food|

Three Nonprofits Featured at Today’s Woman’s 25th Birthday

First, let me remind you to register to attend Today’s Woman’s 25th birthday on February 13. It’s Galentine’s Day, so bring a friend and celebrate. Celebrate all the women and their contributions to this community!As well as the individual women, we are celebrating three nonprofit organizations that Today’s Woman has been involved with over the years. We had our readers vote for three that will be featured at our event. At the event they will get a chance to be featured more throughout the year.Congrats to the three nonprofits winners you can support on February [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T16:07:06-04:00February 7, 2017|Featured|

Kit Tossmann’s Artistic Path

Finding Joy

Heart Disease Didn’t Treat Her With Kid Gloves

Six Steps to Leaving an Alcoholic

Triple Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies

Three Nonprofits Featured at Today’s Woman’s 25th Birthday

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