Do I Keep Photos of My Ex?

I recently remarried and am trying to decide what to do with the pictures of my ex. Should I display at least one framed of us and the kids? Do I destroy them all? Our wedding pictures are beautiful, and it seems so wrong to toss them. My new husband has multiple pictures of him, his ex-wife and child setting around in the living room. He says it’s for his son (who lives with us, too), but it doesn’t really make me feel good to look at him and her together when they were happy. [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:14:25-04:00March 3, 2018|Just Ask Joyce|

Why She Might Be Stalking Your Social Media for Her Job, and Other Things She is Reading

By Keri Foy Kristina Johns is young, successful, and funny. She is director of social media marketing at Vest Advertising. Find out what makes her laugh, keeps her balanced, and how she stays informed about the social media marketing industry. What She's reading You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero “Imagine all the pep talks your best friend has given you in one cohesive piece. It’s a practical, hilarious book on how to accomplish things in life minus the cheesy quotes. I love [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:26:27-04:00February 26, 2018|She's Reading|

Just Ask Joyce: How Can I Tell My Husband I Cheated 10 Years Ago? Maybe it’s Best You Don’t

“How can I tell my husband I cheated on him 10 years ago? After a rocky beginning in our marriage, we enjoy a wonderful relationship and I would never want to disrupt what we share together. We now have two children. I certainly don’t want a divorce, but I’m not sure how he would receive the news. I know it would devastate me if the shoe was on the other foot. I don’t know why it continues to bother me, so I suppose it’s because I need to cleanse. What should I do?" Regret is [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:14:25-04:00February 17, 2018|Just Ask Joyce|

Where to Go Next? “I decided what I want are experiences. I want to live my life right now, not waiting until I retire or have the next thing.”

By Megan M. Seckman Michelle is with her brother Kirk who took her to the Appalachian Trail trailhead.  Five years ago Michelle Freiberger, a nurse practitioner, found herself in an existential crisis. Standing in her closet, flipping through mountains of clothes, she felt completely suffocated. She was locked into her 9-to-5 career — where she had to be granted permission to take a week’s vacation — and was feeling dissatisfied with her life. She had done everything “right”: she bought a house, paid her bills on time, and amassed a plethora of possessions. But her [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:32:54-04:00February 13, 2018|Travel|

YUM! Sugar Cookie Bars

By Paige Rhodes There are two types of people on Valentine’s Day — those who embrace every aspect of the holiday, and those who refuse to log in to Facebook for fear of seeing too many flower bouquets and teddy bears. If you’re a part of the first category, these festive small-batch cookies are for you. Whether you’re preparing a romantic dinner for your significant other or you’re having a Netflix Galentine’s party with your besties, this easy dessert will be the star. Ingredients For the Cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:46:46-04:00February 10, 2018|Food|

What’s Valerie Casey Reading, Watching, Listening to?

By Keri Foy Valerie Casey hits target areas for her personal growth. Valerie Casey is a mom to four children, the director of the Women’s Center at the University of Louisville, and a supporter of the arts. She is an avid hiker. It’s during long car rides, such as the trek across the Midwest to Colorado, that Valerie listens to books on tape. Her profession, hobbies, and responsibilities shape what media she digests. These posters were created by women who participated in a protest. Photos by Melissa Donald  Listening to? Astrophysics for People in a [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:26:28-04:00January 26, 2018|She's Reading|
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