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Gardening is Ever-Present Hope
Debby Levine of Crescent Hill says her passion for gardening has always been part of her life. This love for all things green and growing was passed on to her by her mother, “I totally absorbed it and have developed it,” she says. Debby earned her masters degree in botany in the early 1980s, but didn’t have a chance to get her hands dirty using it until her move to Louisville 17 years ago. “The passion was there but the opportunity wasn’t,” she says. Since moving here, Debby has volunteered and taken classes at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens and also works to cultivate her own backyard garden.
One Property, Three Generations: A Decision to Live Close
The Cliffords like to keep close. So close that when it came time for Laura and Pat’s only son, Sean, to choose a bride, he conveniently selected the beauty three doors down. So close that when an unheard-of property went on the market, just a mile from their original Highland’s homestead—a property consisting of an old plantation-style farmhouse for Sean’s new family with enough vacant land to build his parents a nearby home on—Sean decided to jump on it.
Living together, but making time for self-care
There can be positives and negatives for family caregivers who maintain their own separate living spaces. While it is a totally separate space to get away to, it can also mean more time spent on the road driving to see and care for the loved one, including late nights or early mornings. Some families don’t have the option of having separate living arrangements such as the Kolb family in rural LaGrange, Kentucky.
Book Club Checkin: Two Books: “The Snow Child” and “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”
What do you do when your book club is on a break for the winter months to accommodate families for the holidays? You double down when you get back together, of course! That’s what the Louisville Book Babes did this spring for their first book club back together as a group. Since the group had trouble deciding on a book to read, they chose to read two. However, while The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V.E. Schwab, are very different stories, they both deal with the theme of longing for human connection, which seems all too appropriate in the midst of a global pandemic.
An Outing to The Cafe and Fleur de Flea
Lunch Plus One is a simple outing to enjoy with friends or visiting relatives or guests. For a summer’s day out, consider beginning with a visit to Paristown – a neighborhood where modern and historic blend beautifully. Enjoy a box lunch at a table in the dappled shade of Christy’s Garden (nod to philanthropist Christy Brown and her vision for the area) and discover treasures galore at a vintage urban market.
Are Your Feet Embarrassing?
Are your nails discolored, thick, and ragged? You may be dealing with nail fungus. Fungal infections of the nail are caused when bacteria are introduced to the nail bed. Bacteria live everywhere, including in your shoes, making it easy for your nail bed to be exposed. While completely preventing a fungal nail infection is hard, there are steps you can take to mitigate your risk, including choosing shoes with breathable material, wearing sweat-absorbing socks, and sanitizing nail clippers.
Treasure Hunting With Her GPS
When I asked Veronica Rife to tell me what item she loved most, she knew the answer right away. “It’s my hand-held Garmin GPS, and I use it for geocaching,” says Veronica. “Aside from the people I love, it makes me happier than anything in the world.” Veronica is recently retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has a love for science and learning, the outdoors, and travel. It’s no surprise that her most-loved item connects each of these elements.
Steve Wiser on lessons he’s learned and what he wishes we could bring back to Louisville
Steve Wiser of Wiser Designs is an architect, historian, and author. He has worked more than 40 years in healthcare facility planning, construction, and design and has written 12 books about the architecture of Louisville. You may have attended one of his entertaining walking tours through Cave Hill Cemetery or a presentation on the historic houses and neighborhoods of the city.
The Summer Issue of Today’s Transitions is Out Now!
During this time of year, the question, “what are your plans?” is usually reserved for graduates or 20-somethings, but why aren’t we asking ourselves this question throughout our lives? In this issue, we hope to inspire you to think about what you want to do in your life…today. Do you...
Jewel School: Repurposing & Customizing
Once you have assessed the pieces you own and sold what you don’t want, you may have a few outlying sentimental pieces. These pieces are often out of style, could be damaged, or just don’t fit your personal style. Emily Maynard, of Elva Fields focuses on using vintage and antique...
The Journey Alone: The person who cannot stand to be alone should seek to discover why.
As I was going to Saint Ives, I met a man with seven wives. Every wife had seven sacks. Every sack had seven cats. Every cat had seven kits. Kits, cats, sacks, wives – I was never very good at math and trying to make all the multiplications that riddle calls for does not inspire me. In fact, one does not need any math at all to solve that riddle. The answer is one – “As I was going to Saint Ives.” The rest of the riddle is immaterial. There was only one who was going and I was that one.
Jewel School: Care Tips
For all types of jewelry it is important to be smart about storage, Today’s Transitions talked to Ashley Davis of Davis Jewelers. She suggests clasping and laying necklaces flat or hanging in a jewelry box. If storing in a bag, leave a bit of the chain out to prevent knotting. You can also purchase jewelry boxes and bags with an anti-tarnish component built in.
Who this Former Secret Service Agent Met Who Changed His Life, and Why He Thinks Louisville is a Great Place.
Sneakin’ Deacon: From Secret Service to Sacred Service recounts the adventures Greg Gitschier has experienced in his career. Greg served as a Louisville police officer for six years, then was recruited by the United States Secret Service, where he served 22 years. He protected presidents, celebrities, royalty, and tracked down counterfeiters. After retiring from the Secret Service, he worked as Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer’s bodyguard for five years. He now does security consulting and private protection work. His experience meeting and protecting Pope John Paul II on his 1999 visit to St. Louis led to his becoming a deacon in the Catholic Church. He serves as a chaplain for the Louisville Metro Police Department.
The Dos and Don’ts of Recovery
Especially for Cataract, Foot, Joints and Oral Surgery. We all know we should follow our doctor’s orders when preparing for and recovering from any kind of surgery, but that is often easier said than done. If we heal quickly, we may push our bodies too fast, too soon. If we feel rotten, we may not do our rehabilitation work as often as we should. In order to help us recover successfully, four Kentuckiana surgeons offer the dos and don’ts of recovery from cataract, foot, joint, and oral surgeries.
Jewel School: Selling
Louisville is lucky to be home to several trusted sources for appraising and selling what Ashley Davis calls “previously enjoyed” jewelry pieces. Davis Jewelers charges a starting price of $75 to conduct appraisals on any type of fine jewelry. Price depends upon the number and types of pieces. The appraisers are also happy to conduct estate appraisals for clients who are working with family to fairly divide the assets of an estate.
Mind-Blowing Solutions for Migraines
The chronic pain of a migraine involves severe, disabling, and recurring headaches that can last for hours or for days. Visual distortions, auras, muscle weakness, and even speech disturbances often warn of the onset of a migraine attack. Although the cause of migraine headaches is still unknown, new treatments are finally being discovered that can lessen their frequency and alleviate the painful symptoms once they occur. Better yet, these treatments appear to maintain their effectiveness over long periods.
The Best Low-Maintenance Pet to Own
At first, you may think a bird or fish is the best option for a pet that’s easy to care for. But one pet store owner in Louisville has the scoop on what’s really best for low-maintenance companionship. Lisa Poe, owner of Poe’s Pet Depot, says birds can be more...
Jewel School, Part 2
Staple Pieces: Decide What to Keep, Donate, Pitch, or Pass On. Once you have separated your jewelry and know what you have, decide which pieces you definitely want to keep. It is important to keep a few staple pieces that will go with any outfit for any occasion.These pieces will stand the test of time and often become family heirlooms.
Color Your Home
Colors can affect our moods and might stimulate us or calm us. Think of red and the energy it brings, the serenity brought on by the color blue, or the clean, crisp feeling of white. Consider the colors that surround you, specifically in your own home. It is possible to add colors to your home that bring about a feeling of tranquility or that lift your mood and energy. Bailey Pitts, owner of Bailey at Home and Liz Toombs, owner of PDR Interiors, have just the right colors in mind to make this magic happen.
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