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Dating Today: Do You Know Your Attachment Style?
Notes taken and adapted from How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Do you know what your attachment style is? We ALL have one. You might wonder why your marriage ended. Or why you have the same argument over and over with your girl/boyfriend. You might see a repeating pattern in your dating.
An Outing: A Warm And Cozy Place To Eat.
First, check out the Maker Pavilion at the Northeast Regional Library in Lyndon, and then head out La Grange Road to the Village Anchor for lunch. Talk about comfortable and cozy! With its back to back stone fireplaces, framed art on the ceiling, and gleaming chandeliers, it is the perfect spot for a sumptuous winter repast. Lots of options to choose from: sandwiches, salads, and sides. I had a hard time settling on any one item, so I ordered the Pick Three lunch option ($15) and enjoyed French Onion soup, a fish taco, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Unfortunately, I didn’t save room for the restaurant’s famous Banana Pudding Meringue. Maybe next time.
The Peace In Everyday Comforts
I just like being around them. The smell, the sound of pages turning, the feel of the paper, the ideas they contain. I enjoy my own full bookshelves, libraries, bookstores, and book sales. My favorite question to ask someone is “What are you reading?” It’s an opportunity to learn of a new book to enjoy.
An Outing: A Crafty Location
At this time of year, perhaps taking up a new or renewing a put-aside craft or hobby would be a way to bring comfort and relaxation. The Louisville Free Public Library has you covered with its Maker Pavilion at the Northeast Regional Library in Lyndon. Located inside this light-filled space are a 3D printer, a laser cutter, sewing machines, laminator, die cut machine, a design-your-own button maker, and three laptops with Adobe Creative Suite. Here’s a chance to take your art and craft projects to a new level.
Keeping An Eye On The Situation
It’s good to be home. Familiar surroundings, memories of family, a comfortable neighborhood, and a sense of freedom are just some of the benefits of staying put. However, life does get harder as we get older. Those things we used to do without effort become more difficult and can even become dangerous.
A Fun Way To Fill Your Free Time: Tap Dance Classes! (part 2 of 5)
Ever wondered what Gene Kelly felt like when he shouted “gotta dance” in the musical Singin’ in the Rain? If you answered “yes,” then you might want to “shuffle off” to your nearest tap class. Tap dancing as a hobby is a wonderful low-impact workout that improves coordination, balance, and mental focus. Plus, it’s super fun.
Wrapped In Crust: Large Quiche
Lots of comfort food starts with a crust, and we used one recipe to create four ways to eat yourself into sweet satisfaction. Here is option number three in our crust series: herb seasoned quiche cooked in one larger pan. We also made mini, bite size servings using a muffin tin.
Keep Your Bones A-OK
Our bones slowly become weaker over time as bone mass decreases, putting us at higher risk for osteoporosis. “Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weak and fragile, which can lead to fractures,” says Dr. Beth Quinn, Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University.
A Woman On A Lifelong Mission
Volunteering has been a way of life for 82-year-old Jane Emke. A third-generation member of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), she has been active in the organization for 52 years. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1940, she moved to Louisville in 1967 when her husband Bert took...
Sharing A Home – Setting Boundaries When Family Moves In (part 2 of 2).
After a few years with Alzheimer’s, mom had no boundaries, really. We were her care partners at first. As the disease progressed, we became her caregivers. We took care of all her needs. Our boundaries were just the limits of our abilities. My in-laws are much more independent than...
Do This! Louisville Orchestra Coffee Series.
We may just want to stay warm and comfortable in our beds in the cold weather, but the Louisville Orchestra offers a wonderful excuse to get out and do something good for the mind and soul with its LO Coffee Series which happens once a month in January, February, and March at 11am. The works of Beethoven, Maurice Ravel, and Joel Thompson will be featured this winter. Complimentary coffee is provided by Heine Brothers.
Pop Up Your Home Decor At Bliss Home
If you want to upgrade your home this winter, check out Bliss Home, one of three places we visited for inspiration. Each place offers something different, yet all will add some brightness and color into your home during the short days of winter. Bliss Home Store Manager, Kera Davis, says...
The Best Thing You Gain From Being Fit!
We talked with Karen Dunn, who has always loved exercise – but when you talk to her, you might get convinced, even if you aren’t a big fitness buff. I started when I was in my 30s with Jazzercise. I loved the music, the cardio, and the camaraderie. My friends and I had small children, and this was our ladie’s night out. We wanted to work out in a way that was fun. The high energy of the instructor was contagious, and the atmosphere in the room was like a big party. I took dance lessons all through grade school and high school, then later taught children tap and ballet, so this was a perfect fit for me. Later on, hitting middle age was a very difficult time, physically. I realized I was going to have to work at it to stay strong, flexible, and slender. It has always been important to me to be fit.
Lighter Locks: Going Gray Blending In Low Lights
About 6 years ago, Cathy Bauer was tired of having her hair colored every month. For Cathy, the process took about 6 years of blending in low lights to even out her white, gray, and natural hair colors. This process also made her hair more uniform in texture. Today, Cathy...
Walking Into The Future Of Caregiving.
If you’ve ever watched Star Trek episodes, you have seen Dr. McCoy use a handy-dandy tricorder to assess the health of the crew instantaneously. Other science fiction books and films have imagined all kinds of far-fetched devices and tools to make people’s lives better. What you may not realize is that some of the most cutting edge advancements are geared towards making aging an easier process.
A Fun Way To Fill Your Free Time: Hiking! (part 1 of 5)
If you enjoy spending time in green spaces and getting in your steps, why not combine the two and take a hike? Current research shows that spending time in green spaces has health benefits like being able to recover from stress faster and improved mental health. Then if you add walking to your outdoor time, you’re getting in physical movements and all the perks exercise offers, says Curtis Carman, director of education at The Parklands of Floyds Fork.
Make This! Blueberry Lemon Pancakes.
Looking for a way to slow the aging and disease process caused by free radicals? Flavonoids are antioxidants that can help by reducing the damage caused by the metabolism of food. Mary Curnutte, a registered and licensed dietitian with Nutrition 502 in Louisville, likes this recipe that blends a bit of comfort food with flavonoids:
Take A Look At What We’re Watching!
After the release of Don’t Worry Darling in September, audiences complained that pop star Harry Styles simply doesn’t have the acting chops to carry a film. My Policeman is his opportunity to prove them wrong. Whether you watch hoping for the actor’s redemption or failure, the story of My Policeman is likely to captivate viewers. Set primarily in the 1950s, the film recounts the story of Tom and Patrick, two men who find themselves in a passionate romance during a time when homosexuality was still dangerously illegal. The story is told in flashback, much in the romantic style of The Notebook, allowing for audiences to appreciate the truly bittersweet end of the relationship between the two men.
Sharing A Home – Preparing For When Family Moves In (part 1 of 2).
Alzheimer’s disease. Stroke. Financial incident. Car accident. Surgery. Loneliness. Heart attack. There are many reasons you might move in with your parents or in-laws, or why they may move in with you. It is not a simple choice and there are some things everyone should consider. First about me...
Finding Your Comfort Zone.
Winter is often the time when we think about comfort. When it is cold outside, we just want to stay in, snuggle up, and do those things that make us feel cozy. We say so long to salads and hello to soups. We drape ourselves in soft flannel and fleece. After summer and fall activities, followed by the busyness of the December holidays, it often feels kind of nice to take a bit of a hibernation period.
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