Living
This Musical Woman Loves the Warmth of Louisville
“I was surrounded by music all the time. That’s how I got my start,” says Barbara Lynne Jamison, the Kentucky Opera’s new general director. She grew up in a musical family and took singing lessons, sang in church, and learned how to play the piano and cello. Barbara...
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Cranberry Orange Smash
Just like that the holiday season is here and it’s time for parties, overnight guests, and long-lost family at your door. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle, a cocktail (or two!) will be more than necessary at the end of the day. Since cranberries and oranges are...
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He’s great but sometimes he belittles me…Should I be worried?
“We’ve been together for five years. Now, he wants to buy a house together, and perhaps we’ll consider marriage in another five years. It’s exciting, but I do have a few reservations — the biggest being his few flaws. His wonderful attributes are that he’s dependable,...
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Travel Fever: How to Get It and Pass It On
This photo of Kim was taken from her friend's sailboat in Hawaii. Kim Joiner’s zest for travel is contagious. The world, as the adage goes, is truly her oyster. At 56, this middle school drama teacher is setting the lofty goal of touching every continent before...
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Why This Travel Agent Recommends a Train Ride for Your Next Vacation
Image provided by Rocky Mountaineer It is easy to get lost in this age of do-it-yourself travel arrangements. When we’re lucky, the perseverance of working through online travel sites pays off with a magical bargain adventure. Other times, we spend hours lost down...
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What is she reading? What is she listening to? What is she watching? Cynthia Sizemore reveals her answers to Today’s Woman readers.
This woman of integrity informs her mind and feeds her soul with books, podcasts, newspapers, and magazines. “I am about balance,” says Cynthia, regional dean at Indiana Wesleyan University. Listening to? “I try to be diverse,” Cynthia says....
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A Leftover Treat
What do you do when you have a ton of leftover candy after Halloween? Other than sneaking a piece or two in your lunch every day, you can use them to make a batch of Kitchen Sink Blondies. This recipe is the perfect way to get rid of the leftover...
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What I Would Tell Myself 10 Years Ago
Lauren stands in front of a mural on Story Avenue across from Butchertown Market. She says this is her favorite mural, because it tells the story of Butchertown's history. How many times do we ask ourselves, “Am I truly happy with the life that I’m living?” We often...
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The Journey Inward
Travel changes you. The late and lovely Anthony Bourdain said, “The journey is part of the experience —an expression of the seriousness of one’s intent. One doesn’t take the A train to Mecca.” Sabine traveled to California with the...
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Easy Cheese and Veggie Boards
Is there anything better than a late summer charcuterie and veggie board snack? These easy cheese and veggie boards are perfect for a picnic in the park or a poolside date night. //pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js<ins...
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The Guy That Broke My Heart Wants to Get Back Together
I’ve been seeing someone for two years. We are intimately involved, and I adore him. He’s different than anyone I’ve ever dated — he actually respects me, is tender and kind, and is very considerate of my every need. We’ve discussed marriage, and I believe he intends...
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She Loves Telling the Sports Story
Whitney Harding ascribes to one theme: when in doubt, know that you will find a way. Her passion for sports started as a child growing up in a family with boys and in a neighborhood full of kids that would play basketball together. She was a gymnast and dancer until...
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