I Returned to Italy: Here’s What Changed
In November 2021, I took a two-week solo trip to Southern Italy, which lived up to every expectation I had after nearly three years of planning (thanks to COVID-19). Almost […]
Releasing the “Shoulds”
Many of us “should” on ourselves a lot. Whether it’s about our health, as in: I should eat better I should exercise more I should lose 15 pounds. Or about […]
What I Learned about Being Irish
by MEGAN TAYLOR It seems as if everyone considers themselves to be just a little bit Irish every year when March 17, St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. From the celebrations […]
The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch
by TABATHA RENEGAR Welcome to part three in the Love Language article series. I hope that you have enjoyed learning more about words of affirmation and acts of service. As […]
Making Strange Connections
Every year, by the grace of God, I fly home to Connecticut for several days in the early part of December. In the few short years since I’ve relocated, we’ve […]
Elijah Kell Art: Creations from the Heart
“Working with glass fascinates and challenges me. It’s like painting a canvas that I bring into three-dimensional form.” – Elijah Kell Elijah Kell is an artist of the most passionate […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Making a New Year’s resolution can come with a little hesitation. By that same token, we know that the start of the year is always a good time to assess what’s […]
The Marriage Flippers: I GET To!
by JAVIER & SHANNAN LABRADOR, The Marriage Flippers The earth was scorched the first five years of our marriage! If my wife and I were to choose elements to describe […]
Cleaning Up Control
by LESLIE SPEAS Does anyone else enjoy the feeling of being in control? I sure do. I MAY be a bit of a control freak. I love to have my […]
Lake Norman Sports Report: Lake Norman YMCA, Building Strength and Confidence!
Like many of us, 17-year-old Sunshine Hughett tried a lot of new hobbies in 2020, to balance being stuck inside during the months of the pandemic. “I got bored and […]
