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“I never thought I’d be the subject of any cyberbully, especially not Bilal’s fans.”

By Bella Portaro-Kueber Photos by Sunni WiggintonWhat does cyberbullying look like to a victim? We hear about cyberbullying happening to teens, but many adults are also victims. Jessica “Jessi” Powell is one of those adults, who has been trying to survive the bullying scrutiny of her husband’s fans.Jessi is married to Bilal Powell, running back for the New York Jets. (You may also recognize his name from his years playing for the University of Louisville.) The couple met in college, and after they married, moved away from family. Jessi missed her mother a lot. “She’s my [...]

By April Allman|2017-06-24T08:30:00-04:00June 24, 2017|Passions|

Just Ask Joyce: How do you discipline a child who can’t control the reason behind her problem?”

By Joyce Oglesby Q: “My child has a sensitive food disorder. It’s not detectable to look at her, but if she happens to eat something that triggers the sensitivity, it manifests itself in acting out and even temper tantrums. When I’m in public, I’m often embarrassed at the disruption because people are rude with their looks and sometimes even make critical comments about my parenting. My husband gets frustrated because I don’t want to go out to dinner with or without our child, but I don’t feel comfortable leaving her at home, either. It’s a [...]

By April Allman|2017-06-18T08:30:00-04:00June 18, 2017|Just Ask Joyce|

Make Traveling Easy When Getting Around is Tough

By Megan SeckmanCreating the perfect vacation takes vision, research, and preparation. Preparation for travel with a loved one with mobility issues takes a team. There are so many details to consider. How do you travel from the hotel to a museum or restaurant? How do you get down the narrow aisle of a plane? What type of room should you reserve? What if you’d like to take a stroll on the beach? What equipment should you bring or what can you rent? With a little help from Sharron Akin, a seasoned caretaker of a friend [...]

By April Allman|2017-06-13T19:00:00-04:00June 13, 2017|Travel|

Why Read Today’s Transitions?

Do your parents or grandparents need some extra help simplifying their lives? You can find great ideas on navigating your way through your situation by reading the latest issue of Today’s Transitions magazine. Here are a few more reasons you’ll want to read the summer issue. You can find out how to plan a fun vacation with your loved one — despite their mobility issues. Also you might want to purchase one of these items in preparation for your trip. You’ll learn 10 tips for making a visit meaningful.You can plan a delightful outing with your relative [...]

By April Allman|2017-06-13T08:30:00-04:00June 13, 2017|Today's Transitions Now|

Phyllis Haag Smith is a Hemp Farmer — and it is paying the bills

By Megan M. SeckmanThink “hemp farmer” and I’m sure your mental image conjures up someone bearded and bohemian. But Kentucky, it’s time you met your real local hemp farmer: Phyllis Haag Smith. She’s 67, a part-time elderly caregiver, women’s fitness coach, farmer’s market vendor, and a full-time grandmother. She loves heirloom tomatoes, Wendell Berry, Kentucky history, and, of course, farming. She and her husband have worked their Henry County land, Green’s Fork Farm, for decades, and they think they’ve finally found a crop that can pay the mortgage and secure their retirement: hemp.The Kentucky Department [...]

By April Allman|2017-06-12T08:30:00-04:00June 12, 2017|She's Reading|

Try this Delicious Summer Salad

By Paige RhodesIf you’re a true Southerner, your summers were probably spent snacking on vegetables from the garden. This surely included cucumbers that were soaked in white vinegar, sugar, and water. Maybe it’s because cucumbers are a bountiful summer crop, but that dish seemed to be a commonality in a lot of families. This Cucumber, Radish, and Fennel Salad with Mandarin Dressing is a modern homage to that beloved snack. Every time you enjoy it, you will be taken back to those sticky days filled with deceptive Cool Whip containers packed with sour soaked cucumbers. [...]

By April Allman|2017-06-10T08:30:00-04:00June 10, 2017|Food|

“I never thought I’d be the subject of any cyberbully, especially not Bilal’s fans.”

Just Ask Joyce: How do you discipline a child who can’t control the reason behind her problem?”

Make Traveling Easy When Getting Around is Tough

Why Read Today’s Transitions?

Phyllis Haag Smith is a Hemp Farmer — and it is paying the bills

Try this Delicious Summer Salad

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