An Easier Way to Manage Meds

By Megan SeckmanMonitoring medications for yourself or a loved one can be an enigmatic puzzle. Take the green in the morning before coffee, the big white one with a meal, the two pinks before bed, and the brown ones as needed. It can be exhausting trying to remember the regimen and remains a sensitive beacon of independence. My mother-in-law was sincerely hurt when her son took over dispensing her meds. Even though her deteriorating memory warranted this decision, perhaps a high-tech pill box would have been the compromise most fitting for a senior attempting to [...]

By |2017-05-28T08:30:00-04:00May 28, 2017|Today's Transitions Now|

What the Coolest Person You’ve Never Met is Reading, Watching and Listening to

By Megan SeckmanColene Elridge started her own consulting firm to help employees thrive in the workplace. Colene Elridge is probably the coolest person you've never met. After our short hour together I left feeling calm, inspired, and reinvigorated. Her contagious smile, overt positivity, and sensible philosophy on life had me wondering where I’d gone wrong — and that was just from an interview over hot tea — no coaching involved.Colene, 34, has dedicated her life to improving women’s lives, inspiring effective leadership, and creating a healthy workplace environment. She coaches women (hence the name “Coach Colene”) [...]

By |2017-05-27T08:30:00-04:00May 27, 2017|She's Reading|

Is Social Media a Class?

By Bella Portaro Kueber It seems that social media is defining businesses and future careers. What led this social media guru to become an assistant professor in strategic communications at the University of Louisville?Karen Freberg started social media accounts and building a blog when she was attending the University of Florida, where she competed in track and field. A professor told her that the writing on her blog was public relations for the athletics she was involved in and that became a pivotal moment within Karen’s career that set the tone for her future.Karen has [...]

By |2017-05-21T08:30:00-04:00May 21, 2017|Passions|

An Adventure in Single-Mom Travel

By Megan M. SeckmanMandy Thompson, 40, captains the ship of her fourth grade classroom with confidence and grace. She can engage the most severe ADHD, assuage the angry with a hypnotic lesson on mindfulness, de-escalate dispute, and help the most withdrawn 9-year-old blossom like a water lily. But when it came to travel after becoming a single mother, she was perplexed. How can a single mom afford to take a vacation? Traveling is expensive, but Mandy found the perfect formula with camping. “I’ve always been a nature girl and grew up at campsites in my [...]

By |2018-06-21T16:33:51-04:00May 19, 2017|Today's Family Now, Travel|

Just Ask Joyce: Advice Concerning Digital Devices

By Joyce Oglesby Q: “I’m confused about exposing my young toddler to digital devices. The moms’ group I’m in is divided on the issue, as well. Some of them have already provided smartphones for their preteens. Can you offer any advice about what I should do?” Joyce: This truly is a controversial issue. But for most parents, it’s either clearly yes or adamantly no. No one can refute the idea that we live in a highly technological world. It has its benefits and its drawbacks. Kids are learning fewer oral and written communication skills, no [...]

By |2017-05-18T08:30:00-04:00May 18, 2017|Just Ask Joyce|

The Perfect Pitch-In Dish for the Summer

By Paige RhodesWhile we certainly can’t take credit for their invention, deviled eggs are a Southern tradition that go way back in our history. Classic deviled eggs are made with mayonnaise, mustard, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and a sprinkle of paprika. The recipe below still has a mayonnaise base but with a hint of mustard powder and a bit of Old Bay seasoning to complement the main ingredient — deliciously sweet and salty crab. Lump crabmeat is always best, but a blend would work just fine. (Just promise you won’t go the imitation route [...]

By |2017-05-13T08:30:00-04:00May 13, 2017|Food|
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