February 23, 2017 | Jilly Illg
Today my old desktop computer finally died. It was kind of sad, looking at the ancient monitor, circa 1000 B.C. The yellowing keyboard with dried peanut butter on the keys, all those hundreds of files of bad poetry, unfinished novels, notes and memos of days lo...
February 7, 2017 | Legal
It isn’t romantic to talk about a prenuptial agreement, but it is something couples should discuss before taking the plunge. A prenuptial agreement is designed to settle issues of support and property distribution in the event of divorce or for esta...
February 2, 2017 | Let's Talk Beer
Warning! I mean danger Will Robinson. This could be an educational blog. How in the world did beer get so confusing? Back in the day, and I mean way back in the day, beer was beer, wine was weird, Boones Farm was a good time, and yes, Mad Dog 20/20 was &...
February 1, 2017 | Local
Time. I want more of it! How often have we thought about that one! If only I had more time, I would _________ (fill in the blank.) But do we really need more time than we have? To answer this question, I need to go back to my amazi...
January 27, 2017 | I'm Happy, Now What
I know, I know… almost every one of you are just shocked that I am not a runner. Ha Ha. Okay, maybe not. But do you know why I am no longer a runner? Perhaps the answers will surprise you, but not in...
January 17, 2017 | Local
Now that the holiday meals are long gone, many of us may feel like we need to avoid the mirror. This is the time to typically look up new diets and powerful workouts in keeping with New Year's resolutions. But this year, I suggest starting off with ...
December 27, 2016 | Mindi Fetterman
The other morning I received a wonderful compliment. A man I know said he was so happy to start his day by seeing me because I was always smiling. That isn’t necessarily true, but more often than not, my disposition tends to run on the sunnier side. I am...
December 21, 2016 | I'm Happy, Now What
“Norman, I am so thankful you and Linda had three girls; I do believe God did that on purpose." Beulah (Billy) Toombs I can treasure these parting words from my Grandma ...
December 21, 2016 | Let's Talk Beer
As a wine enthusiast, married to a beer aficionado, I truly live in a house divided. I am not just talking Gators and Noles here. This is serious stuff. Go Noles! Over the past 16 years, I have been adamant about my affinity for wine, never crossing over to the...
December 6, 2016 | I'm Happy, Now What
The holidays are always a unique time of year. For some people, they can be a joyous time. For them, it is an opportunity to spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones. It is a time to be reminded of and giv...
December 6, 2016 | Local
Thank you. I was recently reminded to start my day - as soon as I wake up and even before I open my eyes - by just being thankful. This is nothing new, right? I mean, don't get me wrong, this is nothing I haven't heard before. After all, we have a holiday...
November 29, 2016 | Mindi Fetterman
I know quite a lot of ladies. Most of us are over committed, hurrying from one place to the next, and rushing through conversations, deadlines, chores and meals. Yet, with all that we balance, we happily oblige one more invitation to another meal out with someo...
