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Calling Paradise Home: From Southern Indiana to St. John
If you’ve ever dreamed of retiring or spending your winter days on a luxurious island, Helen Faith has some advice for you. Helen and her husband, John, now live full time on St. John, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The couple had purchased several investment vacation rentals over the years, so they always had a winter retreat at their fingertips and spent their summer days at their southern Indiana home, where they thought they’d spend the rest of their lives.
A Toast To Comfort
Whether you need a quick snack or a warm morning bite, we rediscovered a classic and simple solution. Toast. We tested and toasted some easy favorites with some new combinations to add more energy or protein to your winter diet. Toasting Suggestions. The settings of your toaster have a lot...
Winter Readiness Guide: How to beat the cold, keep routines, and stay active
The cold and gray of the winter months can be hard for anyone, but they can feel especially grueling to individuals who are stuck in their homes without much interaction. Winter can also be hard on caregivers who can’t even get their loved ones outside for some sunshine. This winter readiness guide provides ideas to help beat the bleary weather blues and keep everyone warm, comforted, and content.
How Can You Improve Your Gut Health?
How many times have you been told to “listen to your gut,” that feeling inside that helps guide your decisions? While that sixth sense guidance can be helpful, listening to your actual gut could be one of the best health decisions you make. The gut microbiome, made up of the microorganisms that live in our intestinal tract, and gut health have gained attention in the medical community for their links to whole body health and wellness. Research supports us supporting our guts.
Using His Hands To Build Homes… And Hope
Just before he retired in 2015, David Johansen began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity through his church, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Once a month a team of volunteers from the church goes to work on a Habitat home under construction. It didn’t take long for David to realize he...
Winterize Your Body: Keep Moving, Hydrate, and Use Blue Light
Winter brings with it cozy afternoons cuddling by the fire, evenings watching the snow gently fall, and cups of hot chocolate with just the right amount of marshmallows. What’s not to love? Well, how about constantly chapped lips, dry skin, respiratory issues, and feelings of blah that just won’t leave you alone. Wouldn’t it be great if you could “winterize” your body to protect yourself against those pesky winter elements that get you down? The good news is, you can.
Try This: Anti-Inflammatory Pumpkin Smoothie
Stacey Freibert, owner of Seeds and Greens Natural Market & Deli in New Albany, Indiana, has a simple smoothie recipe that is perfect for breakfast or a midday snack, especially in fall and winter when we’re craving pumpkin-flavored everything. In addition to tasting great, this smoothie is chock-full of ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties.
It All Starts With The Perfect Glass
John Burgin loves a good story. As his family’s unofficial historian, he collects and appreciates family artifacts and anecdotes. He’s interested in everyone else’s stories too, demonstrating an honest interest in getting to know the people and the community around him. It’s engaging and most welcome in a world where the tendency can be to look away from one another. A visit to John and his wife Tracy’s home will find music, laughter, home-cooked food, and great conversation. At these gatherings, John never fails to open and share a bottle of bourbon. I knew John was going to tell me about his passion for our locally famous “juice” (a common term for bourbon I’d not heard before this conversation), but I didn’t anticipate the sentimentality and romanticism that is tied to the experience for him. What item does John love the most? It’s probably the thing that gets the whole experience started: an empty glass, hand-chosen for the occasion.
Need A Furry Companion But Not Ready To Adopt? Consider Fostering.
While each organization that works to foster animals may have their own guidelines or orientations, there are some similarities between them. First, foster parents are not responsible financially for the animals; food, medical care, and supplies are provided and/or covered by the organization. Second, fosters aren’t just left to figure...
Entertain At Home With An Easy Lunch Or Afternoon Tea
In the past, our Lunch Plus One feature suggested a midday meal at a local restaurant and one other activity to enjoy, whether that be relaxing in an outdoor spot, browsing in a shopping area, or visiting an historic location. An outing to enjoy with friends or family members that was not too taxing.
Calling Paradise Home: From Louisville to New Mexico
In 1931, Georgia O’Keeffe first laid eyes on the stark and enchanting terrain of Abiquiu, New Mexico. She was so taken with the rugged and tranquil vistas, with paths peppered in glistening rocks and bones, with the sandstone mesas and buttes, that she made it her home for more than three decades. This ancient land depicted in her paintings was once inhabited by the Tewa Pueblos and later became a settlement of the Genizaros, an amalgamation of Indigenous peoples enslaved by the Spanish who were granted land ownership there on the dangerous frontier. Today, the Native and Spanish influences remain, and the region draws many artists with its mystical aesthetic and outlaw ambiance.
It’s Time to Think About Your Gut
How many times have you been told to “listen to your gut,” that feeling inside that helps guide your decisions? While that sixth sense guidance can be helpful, listening to your actual gut could be one of the best health decisions you make. The gut microbiome, made up of the microorganisms that live in our intestinal tract, and gut health have gained attention in the medical community for their links to whole body health and wellness. Research supports us supporting our guts.
A Lifetime Spent In The Stacks
Lee Burchfield has pretty much spent his whole life in libraries — first as a volunteer in grade school and now as director of the Louisville Free Public Library. He joined the library in 1997 and served in various roles up to being appointed director in 2019. your first...
Spread Some Holiday Cheer With These Tasty Treats
Whether you are looking to treat yourself or that special someone on your gift list, Today’s Transitions hit the streets in search of some holiday treats to satisfy everyone on your list. From sweet potato pie to sweet potato cupcakes to sweet potato cookies, Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company...
Everything Has A Place…and sometimes it’s not in your house!
One day your kitchen table is free and clear for family dinners and then suddenly piles of outdated mail, last year’s birthday presents, and a sea of grocery bags are your new place settings. Clutter has a magical way of multiplying. Once the chaos has taken over the cracks and crevices of your closets and cabinets, it’s difficult to know where to begin to make room. How can you create the space you need to feel free again?
Playing Dress Up
The Story Behind Donna Lange’s Vintage Clothing Collection. Donna Lange’s collection of over 300 pieces of museum-quality vintage clothing is not frivolous…it is deeply personal. As a child, Donna grew up admiring her mother’s taste. “My mother was a sharp dresser and an amazing seamstress,” Donna says....
Caregivers, What Do You Need?
The responsibility for another’s physical and emotional well-being can be draining. It’s important to draw strength from a source of faith, knowing God sees your care and love of another. Have one or two close friends who will listen to you and offer encouragement. Keep laughter and joy in your life. Eat well. Get rest and exercise. Remember you do not need to do this alone. —Kayla Cook, RN and Owner of Caring Excellence Personalized Home Care Services.
Winterize Your Body: Treat it with love
Winter brings with it cozy afternoons cuddling by the fire, evenings watching the snow gently fall, and cups of hot chocolate with just the right amount of marshmallows. What’s not to love? Well, how about constantly chapped lips, dry skin, respiratory issues, and feelings of blah that just won’t leave you alone. Wouldn’t it be great if you could “winterize” your body to protect yourself against those pesky winter elements that get you down? The good news is, you can.
The Winter Issue Is Here!
Exciting things are happening at Today’s Transitions! The Winter Issue is out now!. Along with a new cover and new editorial content, you will notice a new magazine title. Each quarterly issue will have a focus word that will serve as the theme of each issue, flavoring the content inside. The theme for this issue is Inspiration.
Holiday Help for Caregivers and Others Who Care
Today’s Transitions has all kinds of help here for anyone who is caring or helping care for someone else. And, we have some gift ideas, too!. Do you need to find some extra care for someone you love? We have a a directory of all Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio care communities and home health services. You can search by location – here’s a search of Louisville area. Need a definition for the types of care? Find that here.
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