Hold on to your hats! We are 25 years old! Happy Birthday to Today’s Woman!• Join us with a look at past covers, artists, photographers, and writers whose work we have featured.• See how some of today’s 25 year-olds celebrate!• Here is how you can help us celebrate and look forward to future birthdays with Today’s Woman!
By Megan M. Seckman“I’m already African American, how much black do I need to look slim?...I know I’m no Disney princess but Queen Ursula, royalty. A self-made boss; a threat to you weak-minded mermaids who are too afraid of my tidal wave...So when they call you ‘Fat Girl,’ you say ‘And?’”On stage, Rheonna Thornton, 31, is a lyrical beast — a larger-than-life volcano erupting with hot molten magma in verse, recorded from a tiny smartphone kept in her purse. She is poet, hear her roar.Off stage, she lives quietly with her husband in the West [...]
Between managing their responsibilities and taking care of a loved one, caregivers often have difficulty finding time for themselves. If you know a caregiver who is feeling overwhelmed, here’s an idea that will brighten their day and lighten the load.Nominate a caregiver for our quarterly Care Package for the Caregiver Award by completing the form below. The winner will receive two tickets to a performance and four hours of sitter service from Home Instead Senior Care. Today’s Transitions is a quarterly magazine for seniors and caregivers.Are you having trouble seeing the entry form below? Try clicking [...]
To survive the insanity of Black Friday, coffee is a must. Local coffee shop Quill’s Coffee has the perfect drink with an extra kick to keep you awake. “The Alchemist” is a latte that combines agave nectar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Created by one of Quill’s vegan baristas, this beverage caters to those with special dietary needs. Substituting soy milk will only add to the variety of flavor. Joanna Miller, a Quill’s barista, says this drink has become an employee favorite. “Even on a warm fall day, it’s delicious over [...]
By Torie TempleCliffs of Moher at sunset in County Clare, Ireland.“They say you shouldn’t start a conversation with an Irish person unless you have lots of time because they are so friendly,” says Eileen Walsh, elder law attorney and Ireland admirer. Work has taken Eileen to Ireland on a few occasions, but the beauty and hospitality keeps her going back for pleasure. With eight trips under her belt she considers herself an expert on The Emerald Isle. With this expertise, she has mapped out a dream vacation highlighting Ireland’s castles, history, and the best way [...]
By Brigid MorrisseyFor someone who describes her artistic medium as “telling other people they’re good at art,” Juanita Mondragon sure has a vision like an artist. “I’ve always loved art. I know what I like. I have a subconscious mind for beauty, for the different. I’m no artist, but I met a man who was an artist.” Spoiler alert — she married that man. Her husband, Travis King, is an award-winning tattoo artist with a rapidly growing clientele. Together, they’ve set out to change the stigma that comes with tattoo parlors and end the debate [...]
