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By Brigid Morrissey “My body slows down and I can’t do as much as I used to be able to do. But one thing I started to do is take an introductory Tai Chi class.” “I started to connect more with people of other faiths. I’m Jewish and pretty active in my Salaam network — a group of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim members of the community working together to increase understanding of the respective faiths. We did a workshop for women in the three faiths recently.” “One of the things that I do is edit [...]

By Brigid Morrissey “I’m more secure with what we’re doing with our company, Skootys [a company that sells a comfort insole for walking in ski boots]. We get a lot of help from U.S. Commercial Service and more countries. I rely on their help when things go wrong in another country so it relieves a lot of pressure.” “At work, I pray an order goes out. It’s changed more because we’re selling more. It’s scary because there are so many unknowns. I just want our product to get there.” “I’ve added a little bit of [...]

By Brigid Morrissey I sat on the edge of the pavement by Dog Hill in Cherokee Park, observing the energy and movement of passersby. The park was alive with lone joggers, pet enthusiasts, and friends strolling along the paved walking path. Of the women I interviewed, several of them were at the park because of a change they decided to make, whether it was for their physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual well-being. A Quick Chat: The Changes Kelsey Traughber is Making this Year “I would like to say I strive to make physical, mental, emotional, [...]

By Brigid Morrissey I sat on the edge of the pavement by Dog Hill in Cherokee Park, observing the energy and movement of passersby. The park was alive with lone joggers, pet enthusiasts, and friends strolling along the paved walking path. Of the women I interviewed, several of them were at the park because of a change they decided to make, whether it was for their physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual well-being. A Quick Chat: Minerva Virola Had an “Aha” Moment Emotional: “There’s a battle in everyone, and it’s how you carry the load. That’s how [...]