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Does Timing Matter on Divorce?
Q: Should it matter when I file for divorce? What things should I be considering? A: While love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage, divorce is more about not being the one left to clean up the manure. Important questions to ask regarding timing, as...
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California is a Big State!
Last year, my family left the continent for a vacation in the Scottish Highlands, so this year I wanted to do something that was simple, less expensive, and stateside. We decided on a two-week trek through California. Pretty much the whole state. Turns out it’s a...
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Don’t Wait On Others… Discover Key West
An ocean view of a sailboat, seen from Sunset Pier.Jennifer Harned was tired of waiting on her friends’ busy schedules to travel. The girl needed a beach and she needed it now. So, 12 years ago, Jenn made a decision that changed her life: She wasn’t going to wait on...
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Dining Alfresco in Kentuckiana – Holy Grale
The outside courtyard, “The Gralegarten,” is flanked on one side with a living wall of growing vines that insulate it from the outside world. On another side, stacked rows of plants and herbs climb up the side of the building. A third wall houses backlit stained glass...
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Living Beautifully in a Not So Secret Garden
From her perch just beyond the tree canopy of Cherokee Road, you might find Wendy Sirchio and her family quietly observing the happenings of their community. While birds chatter and squirrels devise plans to siege the bird feeder’s bounty that hangs from a massive...
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When It’s Time to Move
From L to R: Al and Myra Earley, The Forum at Brookside Sales Director Kathy Embry, Joyce White, and Jimmy York. All of these residents are on The Forum’s hospitality committee, who welcomes prospective and new residents to The Forum.For some people, the idea of...
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Dining Alfresco in Kentuckiana – The Exchange Pub & Kitchen
Live music starts at 7 pm, and on Sunday there is music all day. The patio is also dog-friendly, and The Exchange sometimes hosts dog-related events.FUN 118 W. Main St. | New Albany Originally built in 1875 as Shrader Stable and Livery, The Exchange Pub & Kitchen...
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Dining Alfresco in Kentuckiana — Napa River Grill
It shouldn’t be a secret to anyone that Louisville and Southern Indiana offer an abundance of outstanding local places to dine outdoors. Whether in the mood for a romantic evening, a fun night out, or a quirky, other-worldly experience in alfresco dining,...
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Outdoor Spaces and an Amazing View
When we went searching for outdoor spaces, we found Adam Arrington, president and general manager of Jefferson Animal Hospitals, who lives in a two-bedroom apartment in the Omni Hotel downtown. The wall of windows covering the majority of his...
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Just Ask Joyce: Am I Suitable for Someone Else to Love?
Q: “I recently got divorced and want to get back into a relationship, but I’m not sure I would be a good partner for anyone. My self-esteem was very damaged in my 15-year marriage. I know everything wasn’t my fault, but I am one of those people who tends to take on...
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Fond of Louisville: A Summer Cocktail
Now that it’s summertime, I’m going to show you the only magic trick I know. It’s really just a fun bit of science, but it’s impressive and makes for a great cocktail, especially when you use some handmade glasses from Louisville’s own Hyland Glass. I first saw...
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Drinks of Summer
You don’t have to venture far to get a good, authentic drink. Whether you’re in the mood for spirits or crave something sweet and indulgent, we’ve featured some locally made drinks that will satisfy every type of thirst and palate. 1. Lunazul Blanco Tequila:This...
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