Date nights are a necessity for my Saturdays. Between work, errands, social commitments, and, let’s be honest, attempts to make some room for that vital ‘me-time’, date nights are a chance to unwind with the person closest to me. They’re chances to get all dressed up, and they usually involve the promise of new and […]
People frequently ask me, “Anne, how do you do everything you do?” My knee-jerk response is, “Because I love it.” But it isn’t that simple. We go through life hoping it will be filled with things we love, like friends, family, pets, hobbies, and a dream job. Unfortunately, reality is reality, and we are
Dr. Terry Wahls is a conventionally-trained medical doctor, so when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000, she started conventional treatment. By 2007, she was essentially confined to a zero-gravity chair — unable to run marathons and climb mountains, as she once had, or even play with her children in the backyard. The conventional route
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and explore, and Columbia has no shortage of open spaces to choose from. If you would like to branch out from your usual park or trail, here are a few suggestions based on who will be tagging along with you: With Family: Cosmo Park – Steinberg Playground
She walked in to the studio, her shoulders noticeably stooped and her voice soft. She had pain in her middle back and had come for relief. As she began to unfold her story, she said her husband had died the year before. Through the support of family and friends, spiritual guidance, and meditation, she believed
The birth of my second child went smoothly, and for a few days afterward, I enjoyed nursing and cuddling my new baby girl. Four days postpartum, however, I started experiencing symptoms like extreme nausea, dizziness, numbness, and an overall feeling that I was dying. I was admitted back into the hospital for tests and consultations
Courtney Bartolacci, creator of Bartolacci Jewelry, started crafting from a very young age. Growing up in San Diego, Courtney and her sister would play in their mother’s jewelry, pulling everything out and playing dress-up. This original passion and play prompted Courtney to look at jewelry later in life and find a way for women to
We can’t believe how often we run into people who live in Columbia but have never attended the True/False Film Festival. After we shake the looks of disbelief off our faces, we sing the praises of this festival. Here’s why you simply must — must — give True/False a try: The March March Have you ever
Coats, sweaters, jackets, and vests — the winter is all about layered looks, so take your outfit to the next level by throwing on a furry vest, floral blazer, or trendy sweater. Another awesome thing about layering? You can incorporate some of your favorite spring or summer pieces by reworking them with other seasonally-appropriate items.
A memory about a beautiful escape. About 25 years ago, I was on a coach that was traveling between Oxford, where I was a student, and London. The motorway between the two cities is a particularly unappealing stretch of road called the M40. It is flat, straight, bleak. Urban sprawl morphs into bland suburbia and
