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March Hot Hunk Hunt!

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The January “Hot Hunk” was James Corden in the Daytime Tri-Cities ad.

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American figure skater HOT HUNK LOCATION: Each month Voice will “hide” a picture of a “Hot Hunk.” If you find him, fill out this form, mail it Where did I pick up my copy of Voice Magazine? in, and you could win 2 tickets to Barter Theatre.

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Mail this submission form to: Voice Magazine P.O. Box 701 Johnson City, TN 37605 or e-mail: hothunk@voicemagazineforwomen.com Deadline for submission is March 20, 2018. PLEASE, ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD As the selected winner, you must contact Voice Magazine for Women at 423-926-9983 within 90 days to claim and receive your prize. After 90 days, winning becomes null and void and the prize cannot be claimed.

Adrenaline-Induced Fundraiser Coming April 7

Minimize Dust While Renovating 12

Take the Indoors Outdoors!

DIY Wall Planners Savannah Bailey 6

Northern Arizona

Colors of Spring 7

Nancy Binder 14

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Jan-Carol Publishing

New Releases 16

Easter Desserts 9

Beat Cabin Fever with Home Renovations! 10

Spring on the Road 11

How Do You Mend a Broken Heart? Cindy K. Sproles 18

Elderly Wellness 20

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FREE Celebrating our 14th year! We wouldn’t be here and there without all of you! LITTLE CREEK BOOKS MOUNTAIN GIRL PRESS EXPRESS EDITIONS ROSEHEART PUBLISHING DIGISTYLE

From the EDITOR

s we march into another month, we march into warmer weather and we march into another season–SPRING! The spring season is just around the corner with weather changes and time changes. Change is in the air. Change is in the air for Jan-Carol Publishing, as well. A friend shared her feelings about the ‘changes’ of the magazine. Yes–we have changed in many good ways. She reminded me that this is why people love Voice Magazine–it is going beyond ‘who you know’ to ‘what you know.’ The magazine provides useful information and is always uplifting and inspiring. Working each month in preparing a new monthly issue, we sometimes take changing and growing for granted. It was eye opening and heartwarming to hear that Voice Magazine for Women and Modern Day Appalachian Woman – Appalachian Living are recognized as having a purpose, providing information and having fun along the way! We say thank you to all our ‘changing and growing’ loyal readers, advertisers, and supporters. In the next few months, JCP will embark on more changes. One change starts with this issue. Our readers like to ‘read,’ and this month we have started a ‘book’ in the magazine. Each month, there will be a new chapter to an original story–soon to be a book–Buried Secrets—A Modern Day Appalachian Woman Original Story. Enjoy reading chapter to chapter each month as the story unfolds and comes to an end in the last issue of this year. Share your thoughts and feelings about the ‘book’ with us on Facebook. Join the fun! AND Moms, in this issue, we have a special page for you. Enjoy our new kids’ page! We say ‘thank you’ to all for your continued support! We have more changes in the air for the magazines and JCP. Stay tuned! More fun ahead! AND if you are a business owner and would like to receive free advertising, schedule a book signing! Call us for details at 423-926-9983. Follow us on Facebook and join in the fun of the ‘giveaways’ and other happenings. Email office@jancarolpublishing.com to receive our newsletter offering recipes, latest happenings, and updates. From all of us to all of you–HAPPY SPRING! Thought of the month: “Take one day at a time. Today, after all, is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” Verse of the Month: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” —James 1:17 KJV “God has given us two hands–one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.” —Billy Graham “My home is in Heaven. I’m just traveling through this world.” Billy Graham – America’s Preacher, November 7, 1918–February 21, 2018

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We are celebrating 14 years and moving into our 15th year. Thank you! Voice Magazine for Women is here because of all of you! We thank you for your continued support; we hope that you will provide us that same support as we journey into our next 14 years! Still going strong as the region's ONLY WOMEN'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE!

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PUBLISHED BY JAN-CAROL PUBLISHING, INC. (Volume 15, Issue 3) While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy of the published material, Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. / Voice Magazine cannot be held responsible for opinions or facts provided by its authors, advertisers or agencies. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written permission. Agencies, Advertisers and other contributors will indemnify and hold the publisher harmless for any loss or expense resulting from claims or suits based upon contents of any advertisement, defamation, libel, right of privacy, plagiarism and/or copyright infringement. The views expressed in Voice Magazine for Women are not necessarily those of the publisher. © 2018 EDITORIAL MISSION: Voice Magazine for Women wants to provide a useful and complete reliable source of information for women and their families. We seek to celebrate women’s successes, and support their growth by defining and recognizing their needs and providing a concentration of resources for them. We want to be that “link” to all women.

YWCA Celebrates 10 Years of Prom Dress Sale

Adrenaline-induced Fundraiser coming April 7

One of the most special events the life of a teenage girl is prom the event night’s glitz andin 25,000 edgers since 2008. Each night. Over While the Edge and glamour is a big part of what makes it memorable, the cost of formalwear is a financial is set up as an industrial worksite, and as a result, is comimpossibility for many families. Our regional YWCA is making sure every girl in northeast plianthas with all federal and state OSHA fit Fall Tennessee and southwest Virginia access to affordable formalwear forProtection an unforgettable Standards. evening.

Claudia Byrd, executive director of the Bristol chapter

This season marks the tenth anniversary the YWCACharities, Prom Dress Sale,“Thrill which features of SpeedwayofChildrens shares, seekers hundreds of like-new prom dresses, shoes, and accessories donated by the surrounding in YW for aJunior real treat this one-of-a-kind, 10-story f you get pumped at the thought of participating an are community. A serviceinproject of the Boardduring of Directors, the Prom Dress Sale offers experience. The Bristol tower is an iconic landmark in adrenaline-inducing, once-in-a-lifetime that all dressesevent for only $25will each and has outfitted thousands of girls affordably for their special Scholarship vouchers also girls in need of a deeper discount. both theavailable local andfor NASCAR communities, and the perfect benefit thousands of childrennight. in our region, then go are

location for this fundraiser.” OVER THE EDGE! This year, the YWCA Prom DressOver Salethe willEdge be held in twotolocations for brave increased accessibility. is open the first 85 individuals On Saturday, April 7, YWCA Northeast Tennessee and The first sale will be held at YWCA NETN and SWVA on Saturday, February 24 from 9 a.m. – who raise $1,500.AInterested organizations even raiseMarch Southwest Virginia and the Bristol chapter Speedway 5 p.m. at 106 of State Street, Bristol, Tennessee. second sale will be held can on Saturday, fundsCounty to “tossSchool the boss.” Chief executive officer YWCA Children’s Charities are partnering up9 to give– 5thrill-seek3 from a.m. p.m. at the Wise Board Campus at 628 Lake of Street NE, Wise, Virginia. Volunteers are needed during both sales to assist girls in finding a gown that NETN/SWVA, Kathy Waugh states, “What we need most ers the opportunity to go Over the Edge and rappel 10 they feel confident and beautiful in. stories down the iconic tower at the Bristol Motor Speed- are courageous individuals who are willing to go over the way. This extraordinary fundraising opportunity will help edge to help uplift others in our community. This fundThe YWCA accepts donations of like-new formalwear and accessories year round. Gowns raiser will Additional have a massive impact for the parents provide much needed funds for area andare families, sizeschildren 14 and up especially needed. drop off locations areworking at the East and at-risk girls we serve every day.” who are served by Speedway Childrens Charities, YWCA, Women’s Resource Center and Wise County School Board office. Tennessee State University YWCA NETN and SWVA and Bristol chapter of NETN, and SWVA. Proceeds from the sales benefit YWCA programming and is aare project of the Junior Speedway Childrens Charities grateful to YWCA the current Safety should not be a concern for any potential Board of Directors. The YW Junior Board is a diverse group of young women ages 20-40 who sponsors Food City,the Chick-fil-a Pinnacle, “edgers.” Over the Edge, a professional rappelling organihave a desire to acquire moreevent leadership andincluding service skills within community. For more Wells Fargo, and Great Clips, as well as media zation, has facilitated over 500 information safe and successful events about the Prom Dress Sale or Junior Board, please contact Tammysponsors Henkel at YWCA NETN and SWVA at 423-968-9444. Bristol Herald Courier, Holston Valley Broadcasting, and WCYB. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you would like to go “Over the Edge,” or are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please contact Katy Stigers at KStigers@ywcatnva.org. For more information ### about Over the Edge or to contribute to an individual edger, visit otecwe.com/bristol. YWCA Bristol 106 State St., Bristol, TN, 37620 P 423.968.9444 F 423.968.5937 ywcabristol.org

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DIY Wall Planners By Savannah Bailey

pring is right around the corner, and for me, always brings with it the desire to get myself organized both in my home and in my day-to-day life. I’ve always been fond of large, wall hanging calendars and lists, but every time I see a cute one in a store, I’m amazed with how pricey they can be. So, I decided to make one for half the price. I could’ve gone several different ways with this project, but all of my options started the same. I picked up five or six cheap picture frames from the dollar store. At home, I removed any paper and stock photos from the frames and replaced it with scrap book paper. Then, I laid out my frames in different configurations—almost like working a puzzle—until I found one that I liked. Finally, I hot glued the edges together. I used a dry erase marker to create lists and weekly schedules on the glass, and it rubs off just as easily as it would on a typical dry erase board. In the end, I was happy with my results, but if I were to do this project again I would have taken it a different direction. If you would like to try this DIY, here are a few things to consider: • While dollar store frames are cheap and easy to use, they aren’t the highest quality or the most varied in selection. Shop around at other retail or even antique locations to really put your style on this project. • Don’t be daunted by larger frames. The bigger the frame, the more space for a calendar, or to write in your weekly plans.

• Hot gluing the frames together isn’t your only option. You could go with a single frame the size of a poster board and use different sheets of scrapbook paper and ribbon to divide up your sections. • Or, consider hot gluing the frames to a base, such as painted wood, or a cork board so you can pin notes in the blank spaces. • You can even hang each frame individually on your wall, creating more of an abstract piece. Whatever you choose and whatever price point gets you to your goal, having a dry erase planner that you made is aways more fun than grabbing one from the store.

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Three spring 2018 colors on the palette are: • Bold Yellow–Be outgoing and confident in bright yellow. • Cherry Tomato–Orangey-red exudes courage and energy. • Sky Blue–Suggests a reassurance and a promise of a clear new day.

or this new spring season, designers have splashed color with more color, creating a kaleidoscopic of shades and feel good tones. There is a feeling of optimism and confidence in the new vitality of this year’s fashion trends and color choices. The colorful palette allows self-expression in untypical spring shades and freedom to experiment with color. Yes–it does mean that neutral or classic shades are core essentials to provide a simple backdrop to the complexities of the explosion of color.

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Irish Potato Farls

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12 servings • 3 cups all purpose flour • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1/3 cup white sugar • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 2 cups buttermilk • 1/4 cup butter, melted Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Blend egg and buttermilk together, and add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix just until moistened. Stir in butter. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap in foil for several hours, or overnight, for best flavor. Source: Karin Christian; allrecipes.com

4 servings • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved • 1 pinch salt • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting • 1 tablespoon of melted butter Instructions: In a pot, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer on medium-high heat until the center of the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Drain, return potatoes to pot and allow to completely dry out over remaining heat. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Place warm mashed potato in medium bowl. Stir in flour, salt and melted butter. Mix lightly until dough forms. On a well floured surface, knead the dough lightly. The dough will be sticky. Use a floured rolling pin to flatten into a 9 inch circle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into quarters using a floured knife. Sprinkle a little flour into the base of the skillet and cook the farls for 3 minutes on each side or until evenly browned. Season with a little salt and serve straight away. Source: allrecipes.com

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Irish Potato Soup

8 servings • 1 (1 pound) package bacon • 1 onion, chopped • 1 cup celery, chopped • 6 potatoes, scrubbed and cubed • Salt and pepper to taste • 12 fluid ounces of evaporated milk Instructions: Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, crumble, and set aside. Cook and stir onion and celery in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat until the onion is translucent and tender. Drain excess grease, then stir in potatoes. Add water to cover all but 1 inch of the potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the evaporated milk, and continue cooking until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in bacon just before serving. Source: allrecipes.com

Easter Desserts Chocolate Covered Eggs

24 eggs • 1/4 cup butter, softened • 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar, divided • 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring • 2 cups (12 ounces) white baking chips or semisweet chocolate chips • 2 tablespoons shortening • Icing of your choice • Assorted decorating candies

Instructions: In a large bowl, beat the butter, marshmallow creme, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in 3 cups confectioners’ sugar. Place 1/4 cup butter mixture in a bowl; add yellow food coloring, and mix well. Shape into 24 small balls; cover and chill for 30 minutes. Wrap plain mixture in plastic wrap; chill for 30 minutes. Dust work surface with remaining confectioners’ sugar. Divide plain dough into 24 pieces. Wrap one piece of plain dough around each yellow ball and form into an egg shape. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return eggs to waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Decorate with icing and decorating candies as desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Peeps Sunflower Cake

12 servings • 1 yellow cake mix (regular size) • 2 cans (16 ounces each) chocolate frosting • 19 to 20 yellow chick Peeps candies • 1–1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (assorted sizes)

Instructions: Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two parchment paper-lined and greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely. If cake layers have rounded tops, trim with a long serrated knife to make level. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. For petals, arrange Peeps around edge of cake, curving slightly and being careful not to separate chicks. For sunflower seeds, arrange chocolate chips in center of cake. Source: Originally published as Peeps Sunflower Cake in Taste of Home February/March 2008, p67; www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peeps-sunflower-cake

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Source: Originally published as Chocolate-Covered Eggs in Taste of Home’s Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010; www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-covered-eggs

Jelly Bean Bark

2 pounds • 1 tablespoon butter • 1–1/4 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped • 2 cups small jelly beans Instructions: • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; grease foil with butter. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Spread into prepared pan. Top with jelly beans, pressing to adhere. Let stand until set. • Cut or break bark into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Source: Originally published as Jelly Bean Bark in Quick Cooking March/April 2004, p19; www. tasteofhome.com/recipes/jelly-bean-bark

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Beat cabin fever with 5 HomE renovations! This time of the year, the weather can be fickle. One day the temperatures may be in the 70’s and the next day, raining and cold, or snowy. The following projects can help homeowners make the most of their time indoors and prepare for the warmer weather ahead. • Start painting. One of the easiest ways to transform the look of a room is with a fresh coat of paint. Painting a room or rooms is an inexpensive project that can be completed over the course of a single weekend. Painting in lighter colors can help illuminate dark spaces and make a home feel more vivid and inviting, especially during the winter. And painting need not be

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reserved for walls only. Homeowners may want to sand and paint furniture to give items a trendy artsand-crafts feel. • Reimagine flooring. Thanks to the bevy of laminate, composite materials, and vinyl flooring options, homeowners can engage in do-it-yourself flooring projects to perk up tired interior spaces. Some systems may not even require adhesives or nails to complete. • Redress the furniture. For those who are happy with the lines and scale of their current furniture, a facelift may be all that’s needed to give rooms a new look. Slipcovers can make sofas, love seats, and chairs look like new or blend with an entirely new color scheme. Slipcovers come in fitted and loose varieties and in many different materials. Other pieces can be updated with throws, new linens, or a coat of paint or stain. • Address drafts and other inefficiencies. Colder temperatures alert homeowners to drafts, leaks, and even insect or rodent infiltration. Homeowners can scout out rooms and remedy situations. Correcting these situations will also help people be cost effective with the air conditioning in the warmer months. • Organize the home. Rainy or snowy days are great moments to address organizational issues, such as messy mudrooms or cluttered kitchen cabinets. Get a jump-start on spring cleaning before the warm weather arrives. Time spent indoors can be put to good use by engaging in renovation projects, and be great preparation for the warmer months.

6 IMPORTANT TIPS Wash and Wax Winter driving can cause a huge amount of road grime, debris, and – worst of all – salt to build up on your car. You want to make sure those items are long gone before spring starts. Allowing debris and grime to build up on your car can affect its paint and finish, while allowing salt to build up can lead to rust and other serious problems.

Clean the Inside

Nobody wants to spend time cleaning out their car during a cold winter day. That’s why spring is the perfect time to clean your car’s interior, so spend a day doing some spring cleaning. Remove and throw away all the interior papers, trash, and other items that have accrued over the winter. Vacuum your carpets and seats.

Check Your Tire Pressures

Tire pressure is especially important in the spring. As air temperatures get cooler during the winter, tire pressures decrease, which probably caused you to fill up your tires during the winter months. But as air gets warmer again in the spring, tire pressures can increase. If the pressure increases past your manufacturer specification

(because you added air during the winter), it can seriously affect your car’s drivability and fuel economy.

Inspect Your Wiper Blades

As spring starts and temperatures warm up, check your wiper blades for any signs of cracking or wear. The wiper itself could wear dramatically over the winter due to ice buildup or other issues on your windshield.

Check Under the Hood

Have your mechanic check under the hood to make sure your car’s engine made it through the winter without problems. Specifically, check belts and hoses to ensure the cold temperatures haven’t rendered them brittle or heavily worn. Check your coolant to make sure it’s not too old – an important factor for avoiding overheating as temperatures gradually climb.

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Check Alignment and Suspension

While your mechanic is checking under the hood, have them check your car’s alignment and suspension, which could be damaged from riding rough winter roads and hitting pot holes.

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Minimize Dust While Renovating

ven though dust is ever-present both inside and outside of a home, when renovations are in full swing, dusty conditions are often exacerbated. Whether a home is new or old, numerous substances can be stirred up when removing walls, refinishing floors, removing tile, or expanding living spaces. These include silica from drywall, lead, asbestos, paint particles, and even waste from bugs or rodents. Homeowners who want to remodel with minimal construction debris floating through the air — both for health purposes and general cleanliness — may find these proactive steps helpful. • Prepare dust-containment plans. If a contractor is involved, it is often his or her responsibility to minimize dust. Do-it-yourselfers must make dust containment a priority. Protecting the floor and keeping the dust confined only to work areas can be achieved with plastic sheeting and other barriers. • Designate an entrance and exit. The experts at This Old House say it is best to choose one doorway as the only means in and out of a work area. Ideally, this doorway should lead to the outdoors. All other doorways should be sealed on both sides. • Remove extraneous items. It’s best to remove clutter from the room, including any furniture that can be taken out of the space. This helps items from becoming dirty, and hazardous particles from settling into nooks and crannies. • Close vents and registers. If forced air systems are part of the home, it’s best to divert air away from the work area. Block vents and intake registers so that dust does not clog the system or transfer to other rooms. • Cut items outside. Design advice site Houzz says that some power tools have vacuum extractors to suck up

dust at the point of contact, removing 90 percent of dust where it is generated. For those who do not have access to these tools, cutting and sanding can be done outdoors to keep dust outside. • Open a window. If weather permits, an open window can provide ventilation. Another idea is to create an air vacuum in the work area. Picking a window at the far end of the work area and mounting a window fan blowing outward can suck dust out and away from other areas of the house. • Clean up daily. By keeping on top of dust, including sweeping and vacuuming the work area frequently, dust will not accumulate and migrate elsewhere. Dust is a common side effect of home renovation projects, but it can be minimized.

3 ways to tackle spring cleaning projects in a single weekend 1. Enlist the whole family It makes sense that everyone pitches in to clean the home come springtime. Parents and heads of household can delegate tasks to everyone, incentivizing cooperation with the promise of rewards if the cleaning is completed in a single weekend.

2. Clear your schedule Another way for homeowners to ensure their spring cleaning projects are started and finished in a single weekend is to clear their schedules for the entire weekend.

3. Do your homework

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Homework means finding local recycling centers or charitable organizations for the items you want to donate. Spring cleaning might not be the most enjoyable way for homeowners to spend a weekend, but planning ahead and making efficient use of the time available to them can help homeowners tackle their spring cleaning projects in a single weekend!

Take the indoors outdoors! R efreshing or upgrading your outdoor living space can be especially enjoyable during the spring, summer, and fall months. When the weather is favorable, it’s difficult to miss out on a nice day outside. So, how can you spend time outdoors and keep your indoor comforts? Turn your yard, patio, porch or other outdoor areas into a functional living space. With the right setup, you can spend more time in the sunshine and fresh air, and host events al fresco for friends, family, and neighbors.

Tips for making the most of your outdoor space: • Good landscaping, including paver designs and deck lighting, can accent the assets of your outdoor space, while allowing the less attractive elements to fade into the shadows. • The kitchen is the heart of any home, so it should follow that an outdoor kitchen would be where the action is in any outdoor living space. Creating a second kitchen won’t just save you from constantly making trips back and forth between the grill and the indoor stove or refrigerator, it’ll also create a great space for entertaining. • A backyard fire is just the thing to keep you outside on cool summer nights, and it can be a nice winter feature in more mild climates. Adding an element of fire can instantly transform an otherwise ordinary space into one that is inviting and warm. • Whereas fire brings warmth to an outdoor space, water can provide a soothing sound and a dimension of cool tranquility. Water features can of course take all different forms, from small storebought fountains, to cascading waterfalls, to Koi ponds–small garden ponds filled with colorful carp. • Don’t forget the principle of your outdoor social area–the furniture! Look for weatherproof furniture that can withstand rain, wind, and direct sunlight without fading, rotting, or falling victim to any other type of weather damage. Properly waterproofed wood or metal benches can go for years in the rain without sustaining damage. And if you want to lounge on the porch and catch up on your favorite TV programs, finding an outdoor television that provides good contrast and anti-glare against the outdoor light is the best way to go. Enjoy and Entertain! That is outdoor living!

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Northern Arizona An Inter-Generational Adventure Article and Photographs by Nancy Binder

ome of my most enjoyable trips have been with my grandnieces and grandnephew. Seeing a place through the eyes of a nine year old has given me a whole different perspective on familiar sites. One of the easiest, most informative ways of traveling and learning with a young person is with Road Scholar (www. roadscholar.org) and the 160 inter-generational programs they offer. The programs are geared to specific age groups, such as the adventure with Road Scholar and Northern Arizona University geared to 9–12 year olds, where we were participants. Inter-generational programs are limited to grandparents and grandchildren, parents are excluded. We were based at a hotel in Flagstaff near the university campus. Late Sunday afternoon, the 19 grandparents, 12 children (about evenly divided between boys and girls), and two guides met for introductions, orientation, a review of the upcoming week’s schedule, and dinner at a nearby buffet restaurant. After dinner, the children couldn’t wait to jump in the pool, where they quickly became friends.

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A buffet breakfast every morning had something for everyone’s taste. After breakfast we boarded the motor coach for our first adventure, the “Challenge Course,” on the campus of the university. After some warm up games, we proceeded to the course where those who were going to participate in the “high course” were fitted with harnesses. All of the children and several of the “grands” were going to jump off of platforms that were 35 feet high. Belay lines were attached to the harness of each child or grand before they climbed up to Climbing onto the high course a platform, jumped out towards a trapeze bar, and slowly came down on the lines. It looked more exciting than this “grand” wanted to experience, but my grandnephew loved it. From there it was on to climbing up to a platform for the thrill of the zip line. This was a very exhilarating way to begin the program. continued on next page

Floating on the Colorado River

Grandnephew at Grand Canyon

a game where a different type of rock was A picnic lunch was followed by a visit called and we did hand signals to indicate to Bearizona, a wild-life zoo. After a buffet igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. It dinner, the “bug man” came and gave a prewas a fun morning and has left a lasting sentation about insects. He brought a taranimpression on me. The afternoon was free tula that we could pet and scorpions that time. We drove down to Sedona through we could not, hissing cockroaches, and an the spectacular Oak Creek Canyon. Some assortment of other interesting bugs. AfterGrandnephew petting the tarantula of the other families went to Meteor wards was the nightly splash in the pool to Crater, others toured Flagstaff or went to burn off what energy the kids had left while the grands visited a movie. That evening we gathered at a Mexican restaurant to poolside. The next day was our Colorado River float trip starting at discuss our day and sample the local cuisine. Afterwards, what Lee’s Ferry. As we motored upriver among the high colorful else but the pool! On our fourth day we took the motor coach to Williams, cliffs and open desert landscapes, we saw mustangs drinking in the river. Horseshoe Bend is just as spectacular on the river AZ where we boarded a train destined for the Grand Canyon. as it appears from above, the only place that I had previously Before boarding, we were treated to a Wild West show that seen it. We arrived at a sand beach where they grounded the included a “shoot out.” We ate box lunches on the train. Once rafts, and we walked a short distance to view and hear about we arrived at the magnificent Grand Canyon, we walked some petroglyphs that were on the rocks. When we returned to the of the rim trail before soaking our cover shirts, bandannas, and rafts, the kids went in the water which was only 48 degrees. hats in the cool spring water. We hiked three-quarters of a mile Most of the grands walked in down the famous Bright Angel Trail. At one of the switchbacks and quickly returned to the we waited for a group of pack burros to pass us on the narrow beach. As the temperature was trail. At the ¾ mile point, we turned around to start our slow in the 90s, we soaked our ban- ascent out of the canyon. What an incredible experience! Our dannas and cover shirts in the train ride back was interrupted by bandits on horseback who water before putting them on, boarded our train and “robbed” some of the passengers. They which helped to cool us down were followed by a U. S. Marshal who was “chasing” them. The temporarily. On the way back kids were thoroughly into the experience, and really enjoyed to Flagstaff, we visited the his- the interaction with the robbers and Marshal. Petroglyphs On our last morning we toured Walnut Canyon, which toric Cameron Trading Post contained ancient cliff dwellings. To get close views there are for an Indian taco dinner. On our third day in anticipation of our visit to the Grand 284 steps to negotiate. We got our exercise before saying good Canyon, we had the BEST geology presentation I have ever bye to our new friends. It was a fun filled, educational, and attended. Each family was assigned a different layer of the exciting week, and a wonderful way to bond with a grandchild. canyon, which we made out of colored play dough and put the Nancy Binder is a retired application software developer turned freelance writer combining her love of travel with her desire to share her experiences. She is pasappropriate fossil miniatures into it. We piled layer on layer sionate about exploring the outdoors and has been “bitten by the African safari until we built the area of the canyon. One boy cut it in half, bug,” now her favorite travel destination. Contact her with comments or travel questions at nancybinder@msn.com. creating the canyon and showing the strata. Later we played

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How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?

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The loss of a parent is difficult for children, but the surviving spouse suffers more. It’s important for families to realize they cannot set a time frame for grief. Where their lives move ahead with the busyness of their immediate families, the lives of the Abigail folded her hands and bowed her aging parent become emptier. Children are grown, retirement head. “Thank you, Jesus for our food. Amen.” has taken away the daily grind of work, and their own mortality “That was sweet, Honey. Wasn’t it dad?” becomes a reality. Marilyn patted her dad on the knee. “Dad. There is no real “best” way to ease the symptoms of Broken Didn’t Abby do a great job with the prayer?” Heart Syndrome, but families can follow these suggestions as a Her father stared at the table. He unfolded the plaid cloth napkin and placed it in his lap. Marilyn’s teenage guideline: son gently nudged his grandfather’s arm. “Green beans? Just like • If the grieving process remains severe after 60 days, contact the physician. Mamaw made.” Still no response. Marilyn couldn’t ease his anxiety. Her mother had passed away • Plug into a grief/loss support group. a few months earlier and she’d moved her dad into her home to • Encourage walking (exercise strengthens the body and allows the mind to process thoughts without interruption). care for him. Dad poked at the green beans then excused himself. He • Don’t force the issue. Work with the physician or grief counselor to bring a parent into acceptance. pressed his palm against his chest and groaned. “My heart hurts.” Charles and Eleanor Morrison spent 62 years together. Eleanor • Encourage family members to renew relationships with the parent. Calls, cards, and communication are vital. never left Charles’ side, even after two strokes nearly took his life. She’d helped to him recover. Eleanor was not only his lifelong soul • Grieve with your parent. Sharing your own grief allows the parent to grieve as well. It helps when a parent realizes they mate, she was his caregiver–the joy of his life. When Charles woke are not alone in a vortex of void. early that Saturday morning and Eleanor didn’t roll over to kiss his • Don’t try to replace the loss, but encourage new adventures. forehead, life as Charles knew it had ended. Marilyn and her sister made numerous efforts to help “snap” • Be sensitive to the emptiness your parent feels, and love them even when it’s hard. their dad out of his sadness, but nothing worked. A trip to the Families assume a “quick fix” is moving the surviving parent doctor gained the diagnosis of “Broken Heart Syndrome.” Broken Heart Syndrome is, in fact, a very real diagnosis with into their home. It’s important to remember, unless it’s medically necessary, a sudden uprooting may not be in the best interest of patients experiencing: your loved one. When a loved one has spent over half of their • Shortness of breath and chest pain life with a spouse, it’s enough to suddenly be without them, but • Irregular heartbeats uprooting the them without allowing adequate time to grieve may • An overall general weakness be equally as detrimental. • Appetite loss Allow time for the family to come together and sort slowly • Weight loss through the memories that hang in the closet. Physical posses• Depression and fatigue According to Mayo Clinic, the exact cause of Broken Heart sions are something surviving parents can touch, feel, and idenSyndrome is unclear, but when the body experiences a devastating tify with. Be compassionate and understanding while walking event or trauma, a surge of “stress” hormones like adrenaline are your loved one through the loss. The loss of a spouse is traumatic. Help your parent grieve and released, striking the heart and causing painful symptoms. move past so a new beginning appears hopeful and not debilitating. Time is the ultimate healer – for “Keeping the Comforts of Home” some, that time is longer rather than • Alzheimer's Care • Respite Care shorter. Finding patience, offering hope, and praying together as a family • Dementia Care • Companion Care brings comfort. Nothing surpasses love. • Hospital to Home • Hospice Care When families come together support• Personal Care ing one another, the process is bearable. For more information on Broken Heart Syndrome visit The American Heart Association and their article on Broken 1134A Moreland Dr. Heart Syndrome or www.heart.org. Kingsport, TN By Cindy K. Sproles

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Understanding Feminine and Masculine Energies — The Union of the Paradox By Julia Parsell

o you wish as I do, to be changed in depth? Changing from fearful to fearless, from tired to energized, from suspicious to non-judging, from cautious to bold. These undesirable traits exist within me, yet they are less frequent. It is in the place of fluidity, of flowing energy, that I experience blissful states, transformative ones that carry me through the difficult moments. Two constants have been my companion in this endeavor: meditation and connecting with the outdoors. Meditation is recognized today as a medical practice. It facilitates ease in the body so energy can flow. Why is this necessary? We are first and foremost energetic beings, physically and subtly. Wherever I live, I set up an outside space to be in the present and I spend time there as much as possible. If you desire optimum health, then balancing your energies is vital. One way to visualize the energies coursing through you is to see them as masculine and feminine. Having knowledge of these

energies is helpful, yet the work of balancing them is an inner work. The knowledge part is a masculine (M) energy; the inner work is feminine (F). Current events are showcasing a world that is masculine energy dominant, with feminine energies being subdued, quiet, and often misunderstood. As we women become more aware of the balancing of the two and seek the knowing from within, we can be renewed, transformed, and changed in depth. It is in the union of these energies where thriving takes place and this is available for women and men. No one is exempt. Here are some concepts to help grasp the difference and importance of each type of energy. We can grasp the mechanics of a thing (M) and explore the unknown (F). We can embrace the science (M) and expand the invisible, the sacred (F). We can measure (M) and then also realize some things can’t be measured, as they are often fluid and constantly changing (F). We can look at the past and the future (M), but also focus on the present moment, the now (F). We can acknowledge order (M) and also be aware that variances occur, and these variances are often uncomfortable (F). We can reason (M), but then also go deep within and explore our feelings and emotions (F). We should know that a single note (M) played with others become a symphony (F). It is in the union of paradox, seemingly opposites, that wholeness occurs as an individual, a relationship, community, country, and world. Perspectives often separate, but beneath – beyond those perspectives – hearts beat the same, blood runs the same, and feminine/masculine energy is a common denominator.

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S That’s a Good Question By Leslie Snyder “How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? Forever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?” How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death.” Psalm 13:1-3 King James Version (KJV Interpretation: “Look on me and answer, O Lord my God.”

ome questions beg an answer. Consider the following: Why do banks charge a fee on “insufficient funds” when they know there is not enough money in your account? How do you know the light really turns off when you shut the refrigerator door? What exactly is Spam? Why doesn’t glue stick to its own bottle? Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him? Here’s my personal favorite question: Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized? Unfortunately, not all of life’s questions are so humorous. We often have deep questions such as: Why did this happen to me? Does my life really matter? How could I have been so wrong? What am I going to do? In despair, David cried out to God with deep questions, “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts, and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” (Psalm 13:1–2) This short passage is filled with the raw emotion that comes from the depths of a hurting soul. While it can be tempting to overlook the humanity in this prayer, I invite you to sit down with it and linger over the words, both in your mind and heart. Perhaps these words resonate within your own soul today. Embrace them as your own prayer, and as the psalmist did so many years ago, continue to trust in God’s unfailing love, rejoice in his salvation, and sing to the Lord, for He has been good to you. Source www.homeword.com voicemagazineforwomen.com | March 2018 | 25

Shamrocks By April Hensley

• Unless you live in zone 8 or warmer, most shamrocks will need to be a houseplant during the winter months. They can be displayed outside during the warm months in filtered sun to partial shade. • When the plant is indoors, place in a sunny window but out of direct, hot sunlight. • If the plant begins to wilt, water it thoroughly. The plant should perk back up in a few hours. • Water weekly during the growing season. If the plant leaves start to turn brown, let the dirt dry out and allow the plant to go dormant for a few weeks. This helps the plant renew itself and have healthy fresh growth. When green shoots emerge from the soil, start watering again. • After a couple of years, the plant stems will begin to get leggy and thin. This is a sign that the plant needs to be repotted because the tubers have outgrown their space. Remove to a bigger pot or divide the tubers up and put some in another pot to keep, or give away to a friend.

t. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 every year around the world. St. Patrick was an evangelist who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. Holiday makers wear the color green, watch parades, and attend great parties. Shamrocks are a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day. The plant is a member of the clover family, native to Ireland. It is also Ireland’s national flower. Four-leaf clovers are reported to be a sign of good luck if you find one. Potted shamrocks are sold in garden centers and floral departments to decorate for the holiday. Shamrocks are an easy plant to care for and grow in your home. Here are a few things to consider and remember: • Shamrocks are a member of the Oxalis family and grow from tubers. Tubers are thick and fleshy. The leaves, flowers, and roots grow from the tubers growing in soil. Other plants that grow from tubers are begonias, dahlias, and caladiums. • Shamrocks are famous for their green color but there are purple ones too. Plants will bloom a couple of times a year with small delicate flowers. • Ensure the pot has drain holes in the bottom. A lot of plants come with decorative plastic wrap for gift giving. Remove it when watering and after the holiday. Standing water will rot the tubers and kill the plant.

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A Modern Day Appalachian Woman Original Story Welcome to our Modern Day Appalachian Woman book! Headed up by Savannah, our staff is composing and writing a book, chapter by chapter for our readers. Each month, we will have a new chapter, with its’ completion by the end of the year. Join in the fun and share your thoughts on our Facebook. Follow each chapter as the story develops!

CHAPTER 1 By Savannah Bailey

velyn listened to the rain as it hit the rooftop like hundreds of tiny feet running from one side to the other. It was only St. Patrick’s Day, but April showers had arrived early, making the past week cold and sopping wet. The empty wine glass in her hand glinted off the gaudy, green beads around her neck, and she wondered how long she’d be stuck at work. In years past, the staff St. Paddy’s party at Cavern State Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina had been the most exciting event all year. It marked the start of spring. This party was meant to give way to upcoming park events, and promised that every day would soon be filled with visitors–children and their families, lovebirds on romantic walks, and early morning joggers starting their day with fresh air. Evelyn most looked forward to those who came to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries, promotions or engagements, each group ready to share their joy with the park staff, passing strangers, and nature. A slammed desk drawer drew Evelyn’s attention out of reminiscing. She glanced up from her chair to see her boss, Leo, leaving his office with a pack of cigarettes. He walked outside without ever looking up from his feet. Evelyn noticed her coworkers looking at her expectantly, the room having gone almost silent. She knew they expected her to go console him, but she wasn’t sure where to begin. Despite usually being the one to find an answer for almost any problem, Evelyn was just as panicked as the rest of the park staff. If the state wanted to destroy Cavern Park, she had no idea how to stop them. Without warning the lights on Leo’s truck flooded the window behind her head. They all waited in silence as he backed out of the rocky parking lot and drove away. As the sound of Leo’s engine softened, frantic questions fired across the room, all directed at Evelyn. “How long do we have until it closes,” Bella, the Wildlife Ecologist, sounded on the verge of crying. She’d been with the park for nearly eight years. “Is there no combatting the state’s decision?” Robert, the Bookkeeper at the Welcome Center, seemed less saddened and more ready to stage a battle, but Evelyn doubted any of them–herself included– were prepared to go head-to-head against the state. It was Hally, the Archeology Intern, who shouted out the question Evelyn had on her mind as well. Hally’s voice was an octave

higher than the others, demanding the room’s attention as she asked, “Why the hell are they shutting us down in the first place?” Evelyn suddenly wished she had more wine as her coworkers stared at her, waiting for answers she didn’t have. She put her free hand up in surrender. “I don’t know…,” she began. “I wish I did. But Leo told me at the same time he told all of you.” Evelyn hated to admit it, and she doubted from the looks she received that anyone believed her. But despite being Leo’s second in command, he’d told her nothing extra. I received word today that the state is reclaiming this land for other uses. I’m sorry to say the park will soon close. That had been the start and end of Leo’s St. Paddy’s Day speech, after which he’d hidden in his office until moments ago, when he stalked out with his cigarettes. Honestly, Evelyn was incensed. She and Leo had worked side by side at Cavern Park for 15 years. They’d had their fair share of disasters–a financial crisis, an infestation of wasps on seemingly every building, and even a child who was kidnapped from their grounds by an estranged parent. Still, Evelyn and Leo had fought to keep the park thriving, and every year seemed to get better and better. Until now, of course. “You honestly can’t tell us anything,” Hally pressed. Evelyn didn’t meet the prying eyes before her when she answered, “When I know something, I promise that you will too. Until then,” she paused, not sure what to tell them to do next. “Let’s just keep moving forward.” Even to her the words sounded fake. Her coworkers regarded her as though she were nuts, and perhaps they were right. But for the moment, Evelyn just wanted to lock up the Welcome Center and go home. After a few minutes, Robert was the first to head out for the evening. He was followed by Carlton, the Groundskeeper, and then by Bella. Hally was the last to leave after lingering by Evelyn for answers that weren’t there. Finally, Evelyn was alone with nothing but her own sharp inhales to fill the silence as she tried desperately to suck her snot and brimming tears back into her head. She faced the loss of her career and of the park–her home–head on without the buffer of coworkers, Leo, or even white noise to distract her. It was heartbreaking, but being kept in the dark on all the gory details was unbearable. The dim light of Leo’s computer screen caught Evelyn’s eye from under his office door. She pursed her lips, not considering whether she should scour Leo’s email for answers, just if there was a chance of getting caught. She left her empty wine glass on the window sill and made her way into Leo’s office. The monitor light was a shining star in the pitch-black room, but she almost preferred it that way. The darkness felt safe to her as she perched on the edge of his desk chair. Evelyn had nearly all of Leo’s passwords memorized, and she typed his email login while wondering if the keys on the keyboard or her hurried heart beats were louder. The first email in Leo’s inbox was addressed to him from the State Department. The subject line read The Future of Cavern Park. She clicked on it.

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APPALACHIAN WOMAN SPOTLIGHT:

Martha McGlothlin

Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin

hen I was younger, if someone had told me that I would one day have four children in diapers at once, I would have laughed. But that is exactly what happened. As an only child growing up in the beautiful mountains of Grundy, Virginia, I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, who taught me the value of Martha’s children: Gordon, James, Janie & Jackson (Photo by Richard Mink) family, nostalgia, and the “good mountain stock” of which we were made. Little did I know how much “porch” after shopping, chatting and catching up. I would need their advice years later in having my The moment perfectly captured what I had hoped own family. Grundy will always be my home, but for House Dressing: a place you’d want to be whether my family moved to Bristol, where I graduated from you’re purchasing or not. Don’t get me wrong, purTennessee High School. I’m one of those people chasing is the goal, but there are a lot of elements or three generations the Fletcher family served who wanted to stay in school as long as possible. that go into making the customer happy and getting coal miners’ families from their stores in After receiving an undergraduate and law degree them to come back. From the music we play, to the Vansant, Virginia, providing from the College of William & Mary, and an MBA groceries, hardlighting, to the feeling we give people when they walk ware, goods, and, you name it. thrown in at furniture, some point, I sporting still hadn’t quite found in the door, it all combines to say we have something EachWhat generation learned value my niche. I knew for sure was that Ithe wanted to of hard work, unique to offer. someday returnthe to my roots inintegrity, southwest Virginia. We have an exciting event schedule at House serving public, and faith in God. Last My first love was to do something creative, despite Dressing, which started with our grand reopening year a new chapter in the Fletcher family history of the types of degrees I had. in November when we hosted John and Sherry businesses opened. At the helm of the new enterprise In the meantime, I practiced a little corporate Petersik, New York Times best-selling authors of the Tracy Fletchera McGlothlin instore, Lebanon, VA. law, is built and operated Bassett Furniture blog Young House Love. Each month we host a Born raised in Vansant, Tracy has Martha always& her hadfiancé, Mark Bowman and oversaw Theand United Company Foundation. “Consign, Design & Wine” event, which varies from a fierce competitive spirit “don’t quit” attitude. I’m lucky to have parents who told me Iand coulda do anything I set my mind to workshops on fashion tips, to trunk shows, to “field trips” around the store and who taught me to be confident. wasn’t afraid to tryattributes things and wasn’t At Grundy Senior High ISchool, these and illustrating how to use furniture pieces in various ways. In October, we will afraidher to fail...and fail I did! It took years to finally figure out my “calling.” love of basketball helped Tracy score almost 1,500 be hosting Eddie Ross, a design, decorating, and food editor, and the author Questions like “what am I most passionate about?” and “what can I do best?” of Modern Mix: Curating Personal Style with Chic & Accessible Finds. points and achieve Converse All-America status. She floated around in my head. In answering them, I decided to look back at the My grandfather built mining machinery and that’s where I got my love earned a fullmost scholarship to Tennessee Tech, playing of DIY. At House Dressing we accept items that might need some TLC, things I had enjoyed over the years. Tina Honeycutt Helbert/Isarae Photography before transferring UniverI’vethere alwaystwo lovedyears making items and selling them.to In Concord 4th grade I created the whether it’s a button, a little glue, or a coat of paint. Putting some elbow led her team a conference championship building her own home, she discovered Pine sity. ConeTracy Shop, where I sold craftstoand painted pine cones to neighbors. designing grease into aand project gives a sense of pride and ownership. It’s all about Fromduring then onher I wassenior always trying sell something. a lived-in look for where you canHaving make memories withhome, your family. year,towas the conference’s most valu- acreating gift and passion design. seen her I’veable always had gigantic yard sales. I had them every year at my grandI’ve learned that making your children front-and-center in your home is of player, led the nation in scoring and rebounding friends invited her to redesign their condo located mother’s house and they became rather famous in our neighborhood. I utmost importance: hang their artwork, give them space to do crafts, let them in her division, and achieved All-America status again. on Edisto Island, SC. This began her design career pulled out all the stops for these events. I had a mailing list that I kept each ride their skateboard in the hallway. This simple act will fill your home with satisfied, for the making on Kiawah Island, one of the top resorts in the US. year. Never I gathered items fromTracy severaltried familyout members and WNBA, had repeat customers more love than any pricey piece of furniture can. it to the final round and receiving an offer to play proFor theofnext six years, Tracy traveled between Vansant who would call to see when I was having the next sale. People would show up Both my grandmothers spent time with me, telling stories about their fessionally inI England, butand declined the offer. and Kiawah operating a successful design two days in advance! once sold a car, a jet ski another time. families and showing me the pieces they had ininterior their homes that meant I officially had thegraduated sales bug at that point. After having a couple of moving service somethingand to them. told me where theyDuring came from, meaning, Having with a double major in accounther They clothing business. thistheir time, sales ing with my mom, I started thinking about consigning! I decided to open a and what made them special. I’ve inherited many of those items and marketing, Tracy returned to her roots in she also obtained her degree in Interior Design and and I store. It was just going to be a part-time thing. I would see how it went, open display them proudly. I remember those stories and pass them along to my Vansant to open her first retail business—TC Kidds, a expanded her design business to nearby Mt. Pleasant, 3 days a week until 3:00 p.m., no Saturdays, and it would all just be for fun. I children. For example, I have two large balls of twine that belonged to my clothing store. Tracy laterfurnishings added men’s and SC, opening a retail interior design store called ‘East knewchildren’s I wanted to do both ladies’ clothing and home so the name grandmother’s uncle. He was a butcher and every evening would tie his string women’s clothing and changed the name to ‘Tracys.’ Side Interiors.’ “House Dressing” seemed to work and be catchy! together, eventually making a twine ball. I can’t tell you how many times I owned and insuccessfully business Christmas in 2008, Tracy’s life WeShe opened in Bristol April of 2017 operated in just 1,000the square feet, andfor got heardDuring the storythe of the twine balls holiday from my grandmother, each time soaking 75 consignors the first Wewith realized had to expand if we drastically in more details. To me, they are only works did of art!the Great Recession 23 yearswithin working sidemonth. by side herwemother and best changed. Not wanted to carryClara. furniture and reach our potential. After lots of advice from hit,I think be decorated with things we love. You’d be surprised friend, but homes moreshould importantly, her father, the foundation my business-savvy dad, we underwent a renovation project, and celebrated what would happen if you just combine items you love, whether they match Although she loved her business and hometown, a grand reopening in November. We now have 6,000 square feet of selling or not. The result is magic! Buy what you loveon andnext youpage will always find a continued knew there Now was open more she awanted spaceTracy and 250 consignors. 6 days week, it’sto notdo. just While a hobby place for it. anymore, although it’s the most fun job I’ve ever had. The store changes I know I’ve been greatly influenced by these Appalachian Mountains. I every day! wouldn’t want to live anywhere else and I’m proud to call them home. My vision for the store isn’t just about shopping. It’s about creating an 4 | May 2017 | voicemagazineforwomen.com Martha McGlothlin owns House Dressing and authors a blog, Martha + Jane. experience for the customer. Recently we had five ladies hanging out on our www.shophousedressing.com * www.marthajane.net

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By Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin

Carrot Cake with Buttercream Frosting 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2 1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tablespoon cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350. Grease two 9,” round baking pans and set aside. Beat together oil, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon on high until mixture is fluffy. Stir in flour and carrots, alternating. Add nuts. Pour into prepared pans and bake 45–55 minutes. Remove pans from oven and cool for 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and cool completely before frosting.

Frosting 2 sticks butter (room temperature) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2–3 tablespoons half-n-half 4 cups powdered sugar Beat butter until fluffy. Add vanilla extract. Slowly add powdered sugar, alternating with half-n-half. Beat until creamy!

Homemade Pasta with Shrimp in Heirloom Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta 2 eggs 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups plain flour Beat eggs on high and add water, oil, and salt. Reduce to low speed and add flour a little at a time. Exchange beater for dough hook on mixer, and beat at low speed for 3–4 minutes. Allow dough to rest, covered for 20 minutes. Knead dough for 8 minutes by hand. Divide dough into 6 balls. Place each ball of dough on a floured surface, one at a time, and cool out– VERY THIN–and using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into long strips resembling fettuccine noodles (you may cut the noodles as thin or wide as desired, and also as long or short as desired). Place noodles into boiling water and cook for 8–12 minutes. Set aside.

Shrimp 2 pounds shrimp Peal, de-vain, and wash shrimp. Steam until shrimp start to become pink. Do not cook completely. Immediately rinse in colander with cold water. Set aside.

Heirloom Tomato Cream Sauce 1 cup Highlands Farms White Wine Tomato Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, sliced thin 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup heavy cream Sauté onion in oil until onions are translucent. Add garlic and tomato sauce, and stir on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and stir for 5 more minutes. Add Pasta and Shrimp. Increase heat to high. Toss together for 5 more minutes. Serve on a warm plate. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil! Also, serve with garlic bread and white wine. Follow Appalachian Living on the Farm with Tracy on Facebook for weekly recipes, cooking tips, and more!

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These Are the Good Old Days By Pam Blair

o you ever long for the good old days? We get nostalgic when we think of how life used to be “back in the day,” and love to read stories in magazines totally devoted to a time when life was simpler, more family-oriented, and not as complicated as it is today. Norman Rockwell preserved those images with his charming paintings of bygone days, and the movie classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” is still a favorite for its heartfelt message of how one person’s actions can make a difference in the lives of others. While we all can agree that technology is a critical element of modern life, we miss the innocence and simplicity of those earlier days. Today we’re bombarded with the news 24/7, with every incident dissected and analyzed by countless reporters until we feel overloaded rather than informed. We can’t protect our children from hearing about the latest tragedy because it’s all over social media within minutes, with few filters. Advanced technology continually presents us with unusual ways to communicate, and we’re learning whole new vocabularies just to keep up. I’m certain the Miriam-Webster dictionary staff is working hard to keep pace with the onslaught of newly-coined words, terms, and acronyms. We’re fortunate to live in a time when innovation and discoveries are at a higher level than we ever dreamed possible, but with the ever-increasing pace of progress, I believe that in the future we will press pause, look back, and say “those were the good old days.” And yet, we have the opportunity to grab hold of this moment in time and say “these are the good old days.” Let’s not lose sight of the genuine moments that make our days memorable. How can we do this? I suggest we use the concept of taking a large jar and filling it with little bits of things that make us happy right now. This has been called a Happiness Jar or a Gratitude Jar, and you can even do it electronically with the ‘Notes’ option

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on your iPhone. Here’s how it works: each time something good or memorable happens, you simply write it on a piece of paper and drop it in the jar. Later on, you can read a note at random and smiles are guaranteed.

Moments that make me realize these are the good old days: • Observing the magic of light and shadow on our beautiful mountains. • Listening to music played by artists who are having a wonderful time. • Remembering a waiter’s name (and them remembering yours). • Catching a baby’s eye and making it smile. • The kindness of a stranger holding the door open for you. • Really listening as an elderly person tells you a story. • Having friends who care and know how to show it. • Finding a great drycleaner who restored your treasured item. • Discovering craftsmen who take pride in their work. • Delighting in the moment that peonies are in bloom.

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