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he school year is ending and change is ahead for many! Change is also ahead for Voice Magazine! Exciting News! Voice Magazine would like to welcome the new part-time Account Executives, Kim Hedrick and Linda Levergood, and Sales Director, Sally Dodson, all who started with Voice Magazine last month. Also, this month, we welcome full-time Account Executive, Carol Luckel. Please help us welcome them to our Voice Magazine family! We are thrilled to have them join us! Another change is the position of Director of Communications with Jan-Carol Publishing. As we say a heartfelt goodbye to Tammy Robinson Smith, we welcome Candace Butler to JCP. Working mostly with JCP authors in this part-time position, Candace will expand the position to JCP Production Editor. We are excited to welcome her! Another change? Yes! Life is about change! Our sister magazine, Modern Day – Appalachian Woman continues to receive rave reviews! Thank you for positive responses and support! Starting with our July issue, our sister magazine, Modern Day – Appalachian Woman will be online only as our e-based magazine with its own articles, information, topics and personality! Do you know of a woman who fits the role of a Modern Day – Appalachian Woman? Email editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com with your submission. We want to hear from you! Be the talk of the town! Share your talents with others! Voice Magazine is looking for experts in coupon shopping, decorating, crafts, cooking, health, fashion, or topics of interest to women. Submit your article(s) for consideration. Visit our website, www. voicemagazineforwomen.com for article submission guidelines, or call 423-926-9983 or email editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com. Jan-Carol Publishing is growing, too! JCP is offering another imprint for authors seeking a digital and an online venue. Geared to shorter manuscripts, this opens a venue for short stories to get e-published easier and quicker. Please email your submissions to submissions@jancarolpublishing.com, and in the subject line, write the code word DIGITAL. If you are an author seeking additional marketing, check out our marketing arm of JCP, blAwesome Marketing, www.blawesomemarketing.com. The marketing products are not just for JCP authors. For all you book lovers, join our book club. Visit our website for the details. Also, please request to receive our e-newsletter offering recipes, latest happenings, and updates. Email office@jancarolpublishing.com or sign up through our website. Be sure to ‘like’ Voice Magazine and Jan-Carol Publishing on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn! Join in the fun of our ‘giveaways’ and other happenings! The month of May is a special month. From all of us to all of you: Mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, second moms, sisters, aunts and all women who had a mother, Have a Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day! Verse of the Month: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NKJV) Thought of the Month: “It’s okay to be paranoid if they are out to get you.” Author Unknown

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May 2017 | Volume 14 | Issue 5

16 Easter Lilies

Easter Lilies carry with them a significant meaning. The flower is mentioned frequently throughout the Bible and serves today as a beautiful reminder of the significance of the Easter season. The flower graces homes and churches each spring as a symbol of purity, joy, hope and life. This short story collection, Easter Lilies, captures the very essence of the flower. Colorful and thoughtful, these stories are pure in their heartfelt joy and hope in their interpretation of the many petals that make up the beauty in our lives.

A Collection of Short Stories

Easter Lilies

An Appalachia-Inspired Short Story Collection

Macaroni Kid Tri-Cities and Jan-Carol Publishing Contributing Authors

Featuring:

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Susan Robinson Butler Lori C. Byington Willie E. Dalton Charlotte H. Deskins Susan Harmon Linda Hudson Hoagland Susanna Connelly Holstein Betty Kossick Sharyn Martin Katie Meade Rebecca Spindler

Willie E. Dalton • Charlotte H. Deskins

Susan Harmon • Linda Hudson Hoagland

Susanna Connelly Holstein • Betty Kossick

Sharyn Martin • Katie Meade • Rebecca Spindler

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Fashion: Sophisticated Style

Udaipur, India— The Venice of the East Nancy Binder 16

The Broken Petals Short Stories Series

Susan Robinson Butler • Lori C. Byington

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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A Day Just for Mom

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Wellmont Child Development Center is offering summer camp May 30– July 28! Children who have completed Kindergarten through 12 years of age are invited to attend the summer camp. Campers can be dropped off as early as 6:30 am and picked up as late as 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday, making it easier for parents with alternative schedules to find quality care for their children. A healthy breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner are provided daily. Kids spend the day engaging in both indoor and outdoor activities in a fun and structured environment. Activities will include nature hikes, Take-Out Tuesdays, and LOTS of messy and exciting group activities! Give your kids a summer filled with fun at the Wellmont Child Development Center Summer Camp To register for Wellmont Child Development Center Summer Camp call 423-844-5225 or email wellmontchildcare@ywcabristol.org. Wellmont Child Development Center is located behind Wellmont Bristol Regional Hospital at 281 Steeles Road in Bristol, TN. Wellmont Child Development Center is a partnership of Wellmont Health System and YWCA Bristol.

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Wear items that are made of classic fabrics Classic, timeless clothing is made of materials that will last well into the next decade. Look for fabrics like cotton, wool, linen, and silk. These four basic fabrics will stand the test of time if cared for properly. Cleaned and pressed, items made of these fabrics tend to give off a classy vibe all on their own. In the mix, is the fabric of denim. Denim is one example of a cotton fabric that cuts across all style lines. Cashmere sweaters, whether they are cardigans, V-necks, or crewneck pullovers pair perfectly with those denim jeans, as well as tailored pants and skirts.

Sophisticated Style Is it time for you to change up your style? Add a bit of sophistication and class to your everyday look? Maybe you have a new job, maybe you’ve moved to a new city, or maybe you just need a change to represent who you have become. Are you wondering how to make that transition and how to dress classy? Here are a few tips of the ins and outs of styling yourself with a more sophisticated, chic, and classy style that you can wear for years to come! Today’s navy or black shift dress and camel-colored pumps will still be wearable ten years from now. Accessorize with a good pair of pearl stud earrings which outweighs the 10 pairs of trendy statement earrings that will be passé a year after they are purchased. This ensemble can be worn to work, Sunday brunch, a city shopping trip, or traveling the world. Classy styling is timeless. (Images via Pinterest)

Wear solid neutrals

Neutrals are your friend in this case. They are plentiful in the stores and probably your closet, easily combined with one another, and help to stretch your wardrobe. Typical neutrals are white/beige/ cream, navy blue, black, and gray. Now, don’t think you have to dress head-to-toe in black or other neutral. Use different shades or tints of the same color and this allows you to vary a color but still remain classy, or you can add small accents that can transform a solid into something eye-catching, like a skinny burgundy alligator belt, a paisley scarf, or a pair of pumps. voicemagazineforwomen.com | May 2017 | 7

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A Day Just for Mom By Tresa Erickson Every year as the second Sunday in May approaches, millions of people across the country turn their thoughts to Mom and find ways to let her know how much she means to them. Although it wasn’t always celebrated on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day has been around in some form since ancient times. The ancient Greeks and Romans held a festival each spring honoring maternal goddesses like Rhea and Cybele. During these celebrations, participants would put on parades, play games and participate in masquerades. Early Christians held their own festival in honor of the Virgin Mary. When the English took up the celebration, they expanded it to include all mothers and renamed it Mothering Sunday. On this day, individuals attended services for the Virgin Mary and then visited their own mothers, bringing them flowers, gifts and treats. The popularity of Mothering Sunday had faded considerably by the start of the 19th century but remerged in the 1870s due to the efforts of activist and writer Julia

Ward Howe. Howe thought there should be a day in honor of mothers in the United States. She introduced her idea in 1872, calling for the celebration to take place on June 2 and all mothers to take a stand against war. Howe had seen the devastation the loss of life in the Civil War had had on mothers everywhere. Although many embraced her idea of a day for peace, the celebration of Mother’s Day as we know it today did not come about until the early 20th century when Anna Jarvis introduced it. As a child, Anna Jarvis had heard her mother pray for a day dedicated solely to mothers, living and deceased, and honoring their contributions. When her mother died in 1905, Jarvis recalled her mother’s wish and started campaigning for a national holiday for mothers everywhere. She wrote letters to many leaders in her community and across the country and spoke about the matter at many functions. By 1911, Jarvis’ efforts had paid off, with nearly every state in the country celebrating the day. Just three years later on May 8, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill into law, establishing the second Sunday of every May Mother’s Day. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated in various nations around the world. Spouses and children all over take time out to honor the mothers in their lives, and for that, Anna Jarvis and her mother would be thankful.

A mother is clothed with strength and dignity, laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks her words are wise and she gives instructions with kindness. — Proverbs

Voice Magazine recognizes the

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Peggy Fitzgerald

From: Gray, TN • Occupation: Retired I’m obsessed with: Being of service to other people. The last book I read was: “The Power of Patience.” If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be: Switzerland.

I feel empowered when: I’m around people who are motivated to reach their highest consciousness. The top item on my bucket list is: Travel the world.

If you are interested in being our Reader of the Month, email editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com for details.

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God Loves You Just the Way You Are By Jim Burns

“We love because he first loved us.” — John 4:19

nce upon a time, there was a young girl named Susie. She was a beautiful little girl with the most wonderful doll collection in the world. Her father traveled all over the world on business, and for nearly 12 years, he had brought dolls home to Susie. In her bedroom, she had shelves of dolls from all over the United States and from every other continent on earth. She had dolls that could sing and dance and do just about anything a doll could possibly do. One day, one of her father’s business acquaintances came to visit. At dinner, he asked Susie about her wonderful doll collection. After dinner, Susie took him by the hand and showed him these marvelous dolls from all over the world. He was very impressed. After he took the grand tour and was introduced to many of the beautiful dolls, he asked Susie, “With all these precious dolls you must have one that is your favorite. Which one is it?”

Without a moment’s hesitation, Susie went over to her old beat-up toy box and started pulling out toys. From the bottom of the box, she pulled out one of the most ragged dolls you have ever seen. There were only a few strands of hair left on the head. The clothing had long since disappeared. The doll was filthy from many years of outside play. One of the buttons for the eyes was hanging down, with only a string to keep it connected. Stuffing was coming out at the elbow and knee. Susie handed the doll to the gentleman and said, “This doll is my favorite.” The man was shocked and asked, “Why is it this doll with all these beautiful dolls in your room?” She replied, “If I didn’t love this doll, nobody would!” That single statement moved the businessman to tears. It was such a simple statement, yet so profound. The little girl loved her doll unconditionally. She loved the doll, not for its beauty or abilities, but simply because it was her very own doll. God loves you the way Susie loved her doll. God loves you not for what you do, but for who you are. You never need to earn God’s love. He loves you because you are His special creation. Because of God’s unconditional love, you are free to blossom into all He wants you to be. His love has no strings attached.

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National Pet Month is a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people’s lives—and vice versa. The most popular pets are noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities. National Pet Month’s aims are to promote the benefits of pet ownership, support pet adoption, make people aware of the benefits of pets for people and people for pets, increase public awareness of services available from professionals who work with animals and raise awareness of the role, value and contribution to society of working companion animals.

Some of the health benefits of pet ownership shown in studies are: • Lowers Cholesterol • Decreases Stress • Lowers Blood Pressure • Improves Mood • Helps People Socialize Believe it or not, pets can be the best medicine, especially when a person is dealing with chronic pain such as migraines or arthritis. One study from Loyola University found that people who use pet therapy while recovering from surgery may need significantly less pain medication than those who do not.

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t’s been a difficult time. For some of you that follow my personal page on Facebook, you’ve joined me in my journey as we lost our two beautiful yellow labs to genetic kidney disease late last year. It’s been the hardest time of my life, losing both my canine companions, my fur babies, within six weeks of each other. The diagnosis, the vet visits, hospital stays, medicines and IVs and sleepless nights leading to that most difficult decision of all— one right after the other. My heart was shattered, broken beyond belief, but my faith never strayed. I knew God has a plan for my life, and even though I couldn’t understand the gut-wrenching agony I was suffering could be part of it, I knew He would heal my beloved pets as only He could. And He did, just not in the way I was selfishly praying for, but with wings and halos. The disease was so fast, with nothing that could be done but make my girls comfortable for as long as we could. Special treats, extra rides, whatever we could do to share just one more memory, one more moment of assuring them of our love, of sharing each stolen, precious, fleeting moment. Then they were gone. Sophie on October 29, Sadie following on December 9. And the emptiness swallowed me. The stillness that enveloped our house, the vacant spots on our bed, the utter void that my life had become. I was going through the motions, that’s all. That’s all I could muster.

Then, we met Miss Reagan Dixie. As weeks went by, we had started looking for pups, hoping we’d know when the time was right. I’ve always had dogs, so I knew the only balm for my aching soul was to add new paw prints to my heart—but there was so much healing left to do. In my search, we found a great guy, Dale Myers of R&D Adventures in Limestone, and decided to visit his farm to meet his dogs. One of my college buddies and his wife were meeting us for lunch on President’s Day, and we stopped by Dale’s place that morning. We were hoping to get on a list for a pup later in the spring, in his next litter. But it wasn’t to be. He’d had a litter on December 5—my wife’s birthday—but we certainly weren’t ready for a pup when these were ready for homes. But one was ready for us. As we left Dale’s farm, he invited us to his house after our lunch meeting. He’d gotten a call just that morning. A family that had taken one of his December pups found out that a daughter had allergies and they were having to return the dog. That day. “Come by and see what the pups look like,” he invited. I agreed, with no intentions of getting a pup for a while. But I’d forgotten that my plans weren’t the ones that mattered. God’s plan for me does. Those jade green eyes stopped my soul. The yellow ball of fur ran over for me to pick her up, and my wife knew to get the checkbook. We renamed her, I loaded in the back seat, and my wife chauffeured us home. Miss Reagan Dixie claimed her spot as she did her business at my feet, then begged to be lifted back onto the seat where she went to sleep against my leg on her journey home. It was done. She was mine, and I was hers.

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and The Skin Cancer Foundation would like to take this opportunity to recommend the following prevention guidelines: Seek the shade, especially between 10 am and 4 pm when the sun is strongest. An extra rule of thumb is the “shadow rule.” If your shadow is shorter than you are, the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation is stronger; if your shadow is longer, UV radiation is less intense. Do not burn. A person’s risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, doubles if he or she had had five or more sunburns at any point in life. Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths. UV radiation from tanning machines is known to cause cancer in humans. Indoor UV tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than those who have never tanned indoors. Tanning bed

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users are also 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma. The more time a person has spent tanning indoors, the higher the risk. Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Clothing can be your most effective form of sun protection, so make the most of it with densely woven and bright- or dark-colored fabrics, which offer the best defense. The more skin you cover, the better, so choose long sleeves and long pants whenever possible. Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating. One six-ounce bottle of sunscreen should provide two full days of sun protection for prolonged outdoor activity. Examine your skin head-to-toe every month. While self-exams shouldn’t replace the important annual skin exam performed by a physician, they offer the best chance of detecting the early warning signs of skin cancer. If you notice any change in an existing mole or discover a new one that looks suspicious, see a physician immediately. To find out more about how to perform self-examination and spot a skin cancer, visit www.SkinCancer.org/ selfexamination. See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only global organization solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education and research. For more information, visit www.SkinCancer.org.

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May is National Allergy Awareness Month What Medicines Can I Take for Allergies? Some people don’t take allergy medicines because they don’t think their symptoms are serious. They may say, “It’s only my allergies.” This can result in painful problems such as sinus or ear infections. Don’t take the risk. There are many safe prescription and over-the-counter medicines to relieve allergy symptoms. Here is a short list of allergy medicines: • Nasal corticosteroids are nose sprays. They reduce swelling. Swelling causes a stuffy, runny and itchy nose. They are the most effective medicines for nasal allergies. • Antihistamines block histamine, a trigger of allergic swelling. They can calm sneezing, itching, runny nose and hives. They come in pills, liquids, melting tablets or nose-sprays. These treat seasonal and indoor allergies. • Mast cell stabilizers keep your body from releasing histamine. This can help with itchy, watery eyes or an itchy, runny nose. They are available as eye drops or nose sprays. • Decongestants reduce stuffiness by shrinking swollen membranes in the nose. But be careful. Using these sprays more than three days in a row may cause the swelling and stuffiness in your nose to get worse. This can happen even after you stop using the medicine. This reaction is a rebound reaction. • Corticosteroid creams or ointments relieve itchiness and stop the spread of rashes. See your doctor if your rash does not go away after using this cream for a week. Corticosteroids are not the same as anabolic steroids used illegally by some athletes to build muscles. • Oral corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce swelling and stop severe allergic reactions. These medicines can cause serious side effects. Expect your doctor to carefully monitor you while taking it. Oral corticosteroids are not the same as anabolic steroids used illegally by some athletes to build muscles. • Epinephrine (ep-uh-NEF-rin) comes in a pre-measured and self-injectable device. It is the most important medicine to give during a life-threatening anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction). To work, you must get an epinephrine shot within minutes of the first sign of serious allergic reaction. It treats life-threatening allergic reactions to food, stinging insects, latex and drugs/medicines. Source: www.aafa.org

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Presented by Commonwealth Senior Living of Abingdon Abingdon is painting the town purple for Alzheimer’s awareness. Businesses in the Abingdon area will be decorating their storefronts in purple and raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. On June 22, we will celebrate with the town of Abingdon at a celebration gala in recognition of the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will be held at The Martha Washington Inn, 7 pm–10 pm. Tickets are available for individuals as well as corporate table sponsorships. All proceeds go the Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets are available through The Alzheimer’s Association by calling (423) 928-4080 or (276) 628-1621, or email khurley@commonwealthal.com. Please join us for a night of dancing, spirits and celebration. We will be presenting awards for the largest fundraiser and the best store decorations. We will have heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and complimentary wine. Cocktail attire—purple is encouraged!

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May—National Stroke Awareness Month There is emphasis placed on making the public aware of Acting FAST. According to the National Stroke Association, a person experiencing a stroke can be treated if people have acted FAST—80% of strokes can also be prevented. FAST being an acronym for things to check in a suspected stroke victim: F. Face—Does the face droop on one side when the person smiles? A. Arm—After raising both arms, does one of the arms drift downwards? S. Speech—After repeating a simple phrase, does the person’s speech sound slurred or strange? T. Time—If any or all of the above are observed call for 9-1-1 and ask for medical assistance. Source: www.whathealth.com

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ach May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders. For 2017, the theme is “Communication: The Key to Connection.” Problems in communication may start with the actual hearing. One hearing problem is tinnitus. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is the sensation of hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, or other sounds. The noise can be intermittent or continuous and can vary in loudness. It is often worse when background noise is low, so you may be most aware of it at night when you’re trying to fall asleep in a quiet room. In rare cases, the sound beats in sync with your heart (pulsatile tinnitus).

What Causes Tinnitus? Prolonged exposure to loud sounds is the most common cause of tinnitus. Up to 90% of people with tinnitus have some level of noise-induced hearing loss. The noise causes permanent damage to the sound-sensitive cells of the cochlea, a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear. Carpenters, pilots, rock musicians, street repair workers, and landscapers are among those whose jobs put them at risk, as are people who work with chainsaws, guns, or other loud devices or who repeatedly listen to loud music. A single exposure to a sudden extremely loud noise can also cause tinnitus.

A variety of other conditions and illnesses can lead to tinnitus, including: • Blockages of the ear due to a buildup of wax, an ear infection, or rarely, a benign tumor of the nerve that allows us to hear (audiDID YOU KNOW? Whether through disease, injury or age, millions of Americans tory nerve) suffer from hearing loss. Technology used to improve hearing • Certain drugs—most notably aspirin, several types of antibiotloss has existed since the 1600s and continues to improve each year. Resigning yourself to the fact that your hearing may ics, anti-inflammatories, sedatives, and antidepressants, as well as be failing is tough, but there is a remedy. Today’s technology allows for hearing aids that are hardly noticeable. quinine medications; tinnitus is cited as a potential side effect for about 200 prescription and nonprescription drugs. • The natural aging process, which can cause deterioration of the cochlea or other parts of the ear • Meniere’s disease, which affects the inner part of the ear Feeling overwhelmed? • Otosclerosis, a disease that results in stiffenYou don’t have to do this alone. ing of the small bones in the middle ear • Other medical conditions such as high Keep your loved one at home. blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, circuWe can help with... latory problems, anemia, allergies, an underBathing Meals active thyroid gland, autoimmune disease, Dressing Transportation and diabetes Toileting and much more • Neck or jaw problems, such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome • Injuries to the head and neck Call today for more information Tinnitus can worsen in some people if they Kingsport: 423-247-0116 drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, drink caffeinBristol: 276-669-0840 ated beverages, or eat certain foods. For reasons Johnson City: 423-753-5111 Greeneville: 423-638-6375 not yet entirely clear to researchers, stress and www.homeinstead.com/270 fatigue seem to worsen tinnitus.

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daipur is located in the state of Rajasthan in northwest India. It is situated on man-made lakes, some constructed as early as 1362 AD to protect the town. The huge City Palace complex of numerous palaces, courtyards and villas is located on Lake Pichola. Construction of the palaces began in 1553 and continued for 400 years. In 2009 Udaipur was voted “The Best City in the World” by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Many weddings take place in palaces and hotels located on the lakes. The abbreviated City Palace tour took several hours and the highlights were the colorful mirrors in one of the dining rooms and all of the splendid mosaic work especially of peacocks. Our guide knew the short-cuts through various hidden hallways and courtyards thereby shortening the tour and avoiding the crowds on the “standard” route. At the end of the tour it was refreshing to sit on the terrace of one of the outdoor cafés with a cold lemonade and a slight breeze from Lake Pichola cooling us down. It was early November and still quite hot in Udaipur. The artistry of the extremely ornate carved-limestone Jagdish Mandir Temple was amazing. Inside Hindu temples shoes are not worn. Foot coverings were available and areas to place our shoes were provided. No photos are allowed inside a temple. A worship service was in progress with people sitting on the floor when we quietly toured the inside perimeter of the temple looking at the various paintings, icons and statues of the Hindu gods.

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One morning we boarded auto-rickshaws also known as tuk-tuks because of the noise their motors make. After an amusement park-style ride through traffic, we joyously arrived in one piece at the spice and vegetable markets. There are only a few grocery stores in most cities and a handful of supermarkets in major cities. Many people do not have refrigeration so they shop in the markets every few days. Most people are vegetarians. Each vendor has an allotted space on the ground and there are occasional disputes over encroachments. The vegetables are beautifully displayed in woven baskets and each vendor has their own scales and weights. All of the fruits and vegetables are picked ripe and were without blemishes. Women, wearing colorful saris, do most of the shopping and they may come by bus or other transport from several hours away with lists from their neighbors. They carry their purchases in baskets balanced on their heads. Like most open markets no prices are evident and price haggling is expected. In the market area, there are vendors selling grains such as wheat, oats, barley, etc. People buy small bags of the grain. Every neighborhood has a miller who grinds grain into flour in small quantities so the flour is always fresh. The most glorious smells in the market come from the spice vendors. They display their wares in burlap sacks or in stainless steel bowls. One vendor must have had 10 bowls of different curry spices and an equal number of burlap sacks filled continued on next page

Village women shopping in city market

with different varieties of peppers, most of them spicy HOT. Almost every spice imaginable was showcased. Loose tea is displayed in bowls and sold in small amounts. Another vendor sold jaggery; blocks of hard brown sugar. There are no processed foods. Also in the market are very narrow, tiny shops some as small as 4’ x 8’, that usually specialize in only one type of item or service such as; cooking oils, a sweets shop that sold only a couple different candies, pots and pans, handmade brooms that are like whisk brooms but about 2 feet high, plastic containers, a book binder, another was a shoemaker who made shoes that were neither right or left-footed and had curled toes like Aladdin shoes, a shop that sold paper plates, napkins and plastic ware, another that sold only flip-flops, a shop that repaired pressure cookers, another that repaired toasters, a miller who ground grain and dozens of tiny pharmacies and clothing stores. Every few blocks there was a street vendor with a sugar cane press who made sweet beverages. And if you purchase more than you can carry, there are men with carts who will haul your purchases to your home. Most people don’t have cars or motorbikes, so they ride buses, hire tuk-tuks, ride on the back of motorbike or bicycle “taxis” and small trucks. The ladies dressed in their gorgeous, colorful saris, ride side-saddle on the back of motorbikes holding onto their packages with one hand and the side of the seat with the other. A few “daring” women have motor scooters or motorbikes of their own. Even though beautiful architecture and lovely scenery abound in Udaipur, my outstanding memory of this city will always be the sights, sounds and smells of the market.

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From the Fence: Gardening with God One Sense at a Time

“What a wonderful book! Beautiful way to grow closer to God by getting closer to nature.” — April Hensley, Author and Gardening Expert

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The poverty of our senses both physical and spiritual is in ourselves not our surroundings. No matter where you call home, the heavens by night or day are as beautiful over your home as another. The lifestyle that we become immersed in decay our senses and cheat us of many treasures beyond price. The love of nature and God’s Word has taught me there are always new discoveries on the path I may have walked several times, or the verse I have read a dozen times. I never know what sense will be delighted or sharpened.

Connie Clark-Thompson’s passion and love of gardening and note keeping over the years is the basis of this study. She has learned from others, and through trial and error. We must pass along not only those wonderful plants but also our knowledge for future gardeners and farmers. If you are a gardener you know that an afternoon could easily slip by in conversation about a rose or a new veggie that has been discovered. Take time to share and pass along! You may contact the author at daintydirtdgm@aol.com.

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Written by Various Authors Easter Lilies carry with them a significant meaning. The flower is mentioned frequently throughout the Bible and serves today as a beautiful reminder of the significance of the Easter season. The flower graces homes and churches each spring as a symbol of purity, joy, hope and life. This short story collection, Easter Lilies, captures the very essence of the flower. Colorful and thoughtful, these stories are pure in their heartfelt joy and hope in their interpretation of the many petals that make up the beauty in our lives.

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Written by Rebeca Porter Illustrated by Teresa Wilkerson Alyster the Lonely Bull is about a lonely bull who prays for more cow friends. Through a series of disastrous mishaps, he learns he cannot force an answer to his prayers. Only by surrendering to the Lord will he find happiness on greener pastures.

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2 ½ Tbsp Olive Oil Divine Cilantro EVOO 1 garlic clove pressed or minced 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Divine Jalapeño Lime Balsamic Vinegar 1 lb. mini Roma tomatoes, chopped to about ½ pieces 1 small red onion, diced 2 Tbsp Italian parsley leaves, chopped ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped ⅛ Tsp Cumin powder Salt and Pepper to taste

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Whisk oil, garlic, cumin and vinegar in a bowl. Add tomatoes, onion cilantro, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature. Use a side dish for grilled steak or chops Makes 4 Servings

If you want to make a weekend dinner that is tasty and beautiful, sear and grill rib-eye steaks. Rib-eyes are one of the tenderest cuts and they are juicy and flavorful. Some people don’t like the amount of fat, but that is what adds to the flavor, and you can also just trim that away. They are also ideal on the grill or even in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop (but get the skillet very hot to sear in the juices and flavor). Topping the steaks with balsamic onion and tomato salsa lends a freshness to the meal and the salsa is easy to make. Bon Appetit, Chef Alan For the full salsa recipe with instructions, visit Olive Oil Divine located at 2517 North Roan St. Johnson City in the Shoppes at Peerless Center. Tell them that you saw this in Voice Magazine for Women and Chef Alan sent you and get 10% off on the Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar for this recipe.

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Caprese Garlic Bread 1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella 2 large tomatoes, sliced 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. finely sliced basil 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bread halves on a large baking sheet. • In a medium bowl, mash together garlic and butter then season with salt and pepper. Spread butter mixture onto both baguette halves. Bake until the bread is toasted, about 15–20 minutes. • Top the toasted bread with mozzarella and tomato slices and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5–10 minutes more. • Meanwhile, make balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer until reduced by half, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes (the mixture should coat the back of a spoon). Let cool. Drizzle garlic bread with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Garnish with basil, then cut into slices and serve warm.

Shrimp Scampi Risotto 3 tbsp. butter, divided 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided 1 c. arborio rice kosher salt 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 c. dry white wine, divided Juice of 2 lemons 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan INSTRUCTIONS • In a large deep-sided skillet or pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 to 6 minutes, then add 1 clove garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add rice and stir until combined, then season with salt. • In batches, begin adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, making sure broth is fully absorbed before adding the next batch. Once broth is done, add 1 cup wine and simmer, stirring occasionally until fully absorbed. • Meanwhile, cook shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add remaining garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes and stir, 2 minutes, then add shrimp and season with

salt. Cook shrimp until pink, 3 to 4 minutes, then add remaining 1/2 cup wine. Bring to a simmer, then add shrimp mixture and Parmesan to risotto and stir until combined and creamy. Serve with parsley.

Open-Faced Bacon Avocado Tomato Sandwich 8 slices bacon 2 ripe avocados, mashed Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 slices whole-grain bread, toasted 3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced INSTRUCTIONS • In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. • In a medium bowl, combine avocados, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. • Spread each slice of toasted bread with avocado and top with 2 tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper and top with bacon.

Banana Pudding Bars FOR THE CRUST: 2 c. NILLA Wafers 1/2 c. butter, melted FOR THE FILLING: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/3 c. sugar 2/3 c. brown sugar 1 c. butter, softened 1 package banana pudding mix (3.4-oz.) 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. white chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat oven to 350°, and grease the bottom and sides of a 9”x13” pan with butter. • Make crust: Place Nilla wafers in a resealable plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush cookies into a fine crumble. Pour in butter and toss to combine. Press crumble into the bottom of the baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 7 to 8 minutes. • Make filling: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside. • Grab a larger mixing bowl and beat sugars and butter together until light and fluffy. Beat in pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla, then reduce mixer to low and gradually add in flour mixture, stirring only until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips. • Pour filling over the crust and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bars comes out with just a few crumbs (no goo). Serve warm or at room temperature. Source: www.delish.com

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now in her 80s, still looks to be in her 50s. Her biggest secret to keeping her skin youthful and glowing is Pure Virgin Olive Oil. Bronchitis or chest congestion—there are three ingredients you need to fix the perfect hot toddy. It will soothe your throat, ease your cough, and give you that warm, relaxing feeling we all need when we are suffering from chest congestion and a nagging cough. Mix hot loose leaf tea with these ingredients. The secret to this hot toddy and home remedy for chest congestion is that these ingredients have to be heated to slow boil, on the stove in a saucepan, not in the microwave. Bringing honey and lemon to a boil changes its chemistry and instead of being food it turns into homeopathic medicine. Squeeze the juice from 2 lemons and put into a saucepan (fresh lemons, not lemon juice from a bottle). Add ¼ cup of honey to saucepan, bring to a boil. Set boiled honey and lemon aside and let cool for a few minutes. Add a generous shot of rum. Let everything cool until it’s just warm. You can take this mixture a tablespoon at a time as needed or you can mix it with a hot cup of tea. You can also mix the honey and lemon with a shot of whiskey, either way, it’s a tasty home remedy for chest congestion. Source: grandmas-wisdom.com

Modern day Appalachian women know that their grandmothers had words of wisdom passed down from generation to generation—Grandma’s remedies that still work today! Most of the symptoms of illness are actually your body’s way of using its immune system to fight off disease and illness. When you suppress the symptoms, like sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, and even vomiting, you are blocking the body’s natural way of getting rid of the toxins and pollutions that are causing this disease. This is where home remedies come Send us your Appalachian remedies to in handy. Most of the time, the ingredients are sitting in your refrigerator or in your kitchen cupboard. There are some office@voicemagazineforwomen.com items you’ll be asked to buy and keep on hand. • Hot water bottle, there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned hot water bottle to comfort and soothe aches and pains. Do not use a heating pad or electric blanket. • Q-tips • glycerin • ice pack, use within the first 24 hours of sprains and strains • petroleum jelly Dry skin—Goat Milk Soap is a soothing natural home remedy for dry skin. It has a way of bringing the PH OptiNet and Cable Plus, Inc. balance back to your skin. The creamy Channel 3 CHECK WITH Scott County Cable richness of the goat milk will make your US TO VIDEO Channel 84 YOUR EVENT! skin feel smooth and creamy. The goat Comcast (Norton system) milk will feed the good bacteria on your Channel 266 Look for us at area events; fairs, festivals, and high school sports! skin and keep it strong to fight off the Sunset Digital Channel 3 CALL OR EMAIL FOR INFORMATION. bad bacteria. Serving far Southwest VA and East TN Olive Oil Soap is a rich moisturiz(276) 679-1260 ing soap that your skin will drink up. (276) 452-8484 The use of Olive Oil is another home heritagetv@yahoo.com remedy for dry skin that keeps your skin www.heritagetv.com smooth and silky. It is an ancient secret From Cedar Bluff to Cu Cumberland Gap, HTV has Southwest Virginia Covered used since Biblical times. Sophia Loren,

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Services for Women Veterans Rita Medlin, LMSW

omen Veterans Healthcare is provided at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center at Mountain Home, Tennessee, and its ten associated clinic sites in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Did you know that there is a board certified Gynecologist who is new to Mountain Home? According to Rita Medlin, Women Veterans Program Manager, there are providers within Mountain Home and the clinics that are Women’s Health Primary Care Providers. These providers have taken extra gender specific training to care for women. “The biggest change came about after the most recent wars where many of the soldiers were young women and in childbearing age. VAs started offering maternity services and send referrals to the community for OB/ GYN maternity care. At our facility, we have a group of volunteers that knit baby blankets, booties and other items for babies born to mothers enrolled in our maternity program. Therefore, we are able to send the mother a gift for her newborn baby,” stated Ms. Medlin. “Another highlighted area is Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Unfortunately, it has happened more than one would think, and we have trained therapist to help with Veterans who have been victims of MST. We like to say, this is ‘not my father’s VA,’ because it isn’t.” Below are some frequently asked questions which will provide information and insight into things offered in the Women’s Veterans Healthcare. Who is a woman Veteran? A woman is a Veteran if she has served in the active military, naval, or air service and separated under any conditions other than dishonorable. Women are the fastest growing group in the Veteran population. There are more than 2 million women Veterans living in the U.S. today. By 2040, women will be at 18% of the Veteran population. The Mountain Home VA Healthcare System serves about 2,800 women Veterans. Why do Women Choose VA? VA understands women Veterans and our approach to care is unique for women Veterans. The VA’s goal is to assign one Women’s Health Provider to coordinate the Veteran’s care by providing primary care and gender-specific care. The

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VA provides comprehensive primary care that includes services for acute and chronic illnesses, preventive services, and gender-specific care and other services. VA’s medical staff are experts in providing medical care and services beyond primary care, including gynecology, military sexual trauma-related care, counseling, etc. The VA supports an environment of dignity, privacy, safety, and security for the women Veterans. What health care services are available to women Veterans? A full continuum of health care, including comprehensive primary care (care for acute and chronic illness and gender-specific care), specialty care, mental health care, disease prevention and screening, emergency care, and women’s health specialty care (e.g., cervical cancer screenings, gynecological care, some infertility treatment with specific eligibility criteria, and maternity care and mammogram services are provided in the community. In addition, VA offers services such as inpatient medical/surgical/mental health care, physical rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment, long-term care, and pharmacy benefits. How can I learn about eligibility and enroll for VA health care? Veterans can apply for VA health care enrollment and other Veterans benefits by completing VA Form 10-10EZ. Apply online at www.mountainhome.va.gov and click on “become a patient” or visit our Business Office at the facility. Each Veteran is unique, so please check your individual eligibility status. You may contact Rita Medlin, Women Veterans Program Manager at 423-926-1172 (ext. 2989) who can connect you to the Eligibility Office or help a woman Veteran get a Primary Care appointment after enrollment. You can also call the VA Health Benefits Call Center toll free at 877-222-VETS (8387), or get more information online about VA benefits (www.vba.va.gov) and eligibility (http:// www.va.gov/healtheligibility/). The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7. Call 1-800273-8255 and press “1” to talk with someone immediately. Or text “838255” for a confidential chat. How can I get help related to sexual trauma? VA provides free services to help Veterans who have experienced sexual trauma. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800273-8255 and press “1” to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mt. Home has a Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Coordinator. Rita Medlin, LMSW is the Women Veterans Program Manager. She may be contacted by email at Rita.Medlin@va.gov. or by phone, 423-926-1171 (ext. 2989) Mountain Home serves around 2,800 female Veterans and would like to serve even more. Dr. Jeff Looney serves a dual role as the facility Women’s Health Medical Director and staff gynecologist. Dr. Looney is a great resource about Women’s Health. Be sure look for the June issue for another informative article regarding the Women Veterans Program and services provided by the VA.

By April Hensley

ompanion planting may seem to be a new idea in gardening. However, Native Americans were using companion planting techniques in their gardens for hundreds, possibly thousands of years. Their three main crops—corn, beans and squash—are known as the Three Sisters. They are planted together to help each crop succeed. Corn is planted first. After the corn reaches 4–6 inches, beans and squash are alternately planted around the corn. The beans use the corn as a support to grow up, and the squash smothers any weeds and holds moisture at the ground. Companion planting helps keep your garden plants healthier and produce larger harvests. They can help attract pollinators, prevent disease or repel pests. A lot of plants grow better together because of vitamins, minerals and chemicals in the soil. Beans add nitrogen to the soil to help squash and corn grow healthy. Sunflowers and bee balm help to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees to your garden. Garlic chives release a chemical from their roots that helps to repel aphids from roses planted nearby. Here are just a few examples of things to plant together and some plants that don’t do well together. Do a little research before placing your plants to make the garden a friendly place for them to grow and produce. • Marigolds are a great flower to plant in your garden with almost all plants except beans. They help repel pests and attract pollinators. • Basil is said to improve the flavor of tomatoes when planted together. • Planting tomatoes near roses will help protect the roses against blackspot. • Thyme, geraniums and rosemary may help deter cabbage moths. • Asparagus uses a lot of sulfur from the soil, and so do garlic and onions. Planting them together could cause a mineral deficiency. • Garlic chives and onions help repel wildlife. • Broccoli and other members of the brassica family should not be planted closely together due to competition for nutrients.

• Radishes near cucumbers help repel cucumber beetles. • Peppers should not be planted near apricot trees due to possible spreading of a fungal disease. • Cosmos draw beneficial insects and repel harmful ones. • Petunias attract pollinators and also butterflies and hummingbirds. The scent of petunias helps repel pest bugs. • Don’t plant tomatoes near walnut trees. The tree roots emit a chemical that will stunt the growth of tomatoes.

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Secrets of a Centenarian Lessons my grandmother taught me By Pam Blair

ccording to a Forbes.com report, one in 26 baby boomers could live to be 100. My maternal grandmother lived to the astonishing age of 107. I like to mention her remarkable age in casual conversation about aging, as it usually amazes people. “Did you say 107?” Born in 1897, she lived in three centuries, an accomplishment that few can claim. What was her secret for longevity and how can we learn from her? When you have lived that long, there are secrets to be shared. 1. Have a positive outlook on life. When I have a cold or minor aches and pains, I think about a time when I called my grandmother, and she was coughing and sniffling. “You sound like you have a cold, are you okay?” She replied, “Oh, it’s nothing, dear. Now tell me, what’s new?” We learned that she had a breast removed in her mid-50’s, but she didn’t know if it was cancerous or not and never received any treatment or reconstruction. The event didn’t seem to faze her. “I just stuff some tissue in [my bra] and I don’t even think about it.” 2. Turn the page. My siblings and I enjoyed upbeat conversations with her on a variety of topics, usually during a game of gin rummy, which she typically won. But if we ever spoke of something negative, she would think about it for a few moments and then shake her head slightly. “Oh, let’s turn the page. There’s nothing we can do about it.” The lesson has lingered: handle what you can and don’t obsess about the rest. 3. Find strength in faith, family, and friends. I remember going to Catholic Mass with my grandmother when the service was still conducted in Latin. Her faith was rock-solid and family and friends were paramount in her life. We were lucky enough to meet one of her lifelong friends who told a story about a birthday party they had attended in 1905! She outlived her husband by decades, and eventually, all of her friends passed away, but she doted on her family and especially her grandchildren. If she was lonely, we never knew it, although she did wish for “a nice gentleman friend’ with whom to share a meal. 4. Let your inner child out to play. She had a great sense of humor and if something especially good happened, she would proclaim, “Hooray for us!” One evening as we cleared the supper dishes together, we chased peas that refused to go down the kitchen drain, laughing the whole 26 | May 2017 | voicemagazineforwomen.com

time. She found mischief in unusual places, like giving a few mock karate chops to the hand dryer in a public restroom, turning her hands this way and that while giving the machine a fierce look. 5. Have a sense of purpose. Many centenarians tend a garden or have pets who keep them company. My grandmother always had at least one cat, and her favorite was a Siamese named Sam, a talkative fellow who was very vocal and often spoke his mind. I would marvel at her African violets, which were lovingly tended and beautiful to behold. She loved to watch the news to keep up with current events, and I can still see her sitting at her desk, reading the daily newspaper. 6. Keep moving. Early one morning on an overnight visit, I walked by her bedroom and saw her lying in bed, legs raised in the air and pedaling like she was riding a bicycle. She told me she also liked to stretch before getting out of bed. Her house was aged and worn, with a steep flight of stairs that would challenge the most physically fit, but she climbed them daily. She found other ways to keep moving by walking on her little patio as she watched the birds and admired the flowers that gave her great enjoyment each day. 7. Never discuss age, religion or politics. On her 100th birthday, my brother, sister and I took her out to lunch. She radiated with light and energy as she gave the waiter her order. “I’ll have a Manhattan, straight up, and nothing else.” My brother leaned in, “Oh, no, young lady. You’re eating something, because I can’t carry you out of here.” Fearing she might spill food on her snowy white blouse, she sipped her Manhattan with a cocktail straw and carefully nibbled her favorite fried clams. I was sitting next to her and she gave me a nudge. “Do you know how old I am?” I smiled and told her I didn’t know. “I’m 100 years old,” she whispered. In all the years we had known her, she had always declared, “I never discuss age, religion, or politics.” It was excellent, timeless advice. Still, we would often tease her by asking, “How old are you?” Until that day, her standard reply had always been the same. “Why, I’m 39, of course.” 8. Take care of yourself. As we finished her birthday meal, I noticed her reaching for something in her pocket. She pulled out a tiny lipstick and daintily dabbed at her lips. I marveled to myself; how sweet that vanity was still important to her. Now I dab a little lipstick on my lips after meals, and hope I’m still doing that when I am 100 years old. As Andy Rooney once said, “The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.”

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Appalachia region provides to this day an income from “wildcrafting.” Twenty-five percent of prescription medicines in the U.S. still come from native plants and barks. Other countries depend on our wealth of plant diversity, too. The most sought-after root, and the most valuable, is Ginseng.

WILD GINSENG

Wild ginseng is sown in a natural fashion in suitable ginseng-growing woodlands with natural tree shading and with no disturbance of leaf litter, except to insert the seed. Be very sure you know what ginseng looks like before you attempt to harvest it. An adult ginseng plant will have the following characteristics: • It will have two to four prongs with five leaves on each prong. Each prong grows from the same point on the main stem of the plant. • It will not be taller than 14 inches. • When it is ready to be cultivated, it will have a red flower in the center. Water Hemlock can be confused with Ginseng. People have mistakenly harvested and consumed water hemlock, resulting in illness or death. One man in Maine took three bites of this poisonous plant root and died. Source: owlcation.com

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APPALACHIAN WOMAN SPOTLIGHT:

Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin F

or three generations the Fletcher family served coal miners’ families from their stores in Vansant, Virginia, providing groceries, hardware, furniture, sporting goods, and, you name it. Each generation learned the value of hard work, serving the public, integrity, and faith in God. Last year a new chapter in the Fletcher family history of businesses opened. At the helm of the new enterprise is Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin in Lebanon, VA. Born and raised in Vansant, Tracy has always had a fierce competitive spirit and a “don’t quit” attitude. At Grundy Senior High School, these attributes and her love of basketball helped Tracy score almost 1,500 points and achieve Converse All-America status. She earned a full scholarship to Tennessee Tech, playing there two years before transferring to Concord University. Tracy led her team to a conference championship during her senior year, was the conference’s most valuable player, led the nation in scoring and rebounding in her division, and achieved All-America status again. Never satisfied, Tracy tried out for the WNBA, making it to the final round and receiving an offer to play professionally in England, but declined the offer. Having graduated with a double major in accounting and marketing, Tracy returned to her roots in Vansant to open her first retail business—TC Kidds, a children’s clothing store. Tracy later added men’s and women’s clothing and changed the name to ‘Tracys.’ She owned and successfully operated the business for 23 years working side by side with her mother and best friend, Clara. Although she loved her business and hometown, Tracy knew there was more she wanted to do. While

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designing and building her own home, she discovered a gift and passion for design. Having seen her home, friends invited her to redesign their condo located on Edisto Island, SC. This began her design career on Kiawah Island, one of the top resorts in the US. For the next six years, Tracy traveled between Vansant and Kiawah operating a successful interior design service and her clothing business. During this time, she also obtained her degree in Interior Design and expanded her design business to nearby Mt. Pleasant, SC, opening a retail interior design store called ‘East Side Interiors.’ During the Christmas holiday in 2008, Tracy’s life drastically changed. Not only did the Great Recession hit, but more importantly, her father, the foundation continued on next page

of the family businesses, passed away on December 21. After a few months of trying to balance the distance of South Carolina and Virginia, she knew she needed to be home helping her family. In December 2010, she closed her shop, ‘Tracys.’ “God has blessed me in so many ways in my lifetime,” says Tracy. “Two years and two days after my father’s death, God brought the most wonderful man into my life, my husband, Don. We were married in June 2011.” Don and Tracy live on their farm in Lebanon, Virginia with their 15 cats, 2 dogs and numerous other critters they care for on the farm. “Having rescued animals all my life, this is all very natural for me.” Moving to Lebanon and on a farm, Highlands Farms used to be a cattle farm, that is, until Tracy came along. “I am a huge animal lover and was not comfortable raising beef cattle,” Tracy said. “So, we decided we needed something different to make the farm profitable. Don nominated me to be the farm manager and trusted me to come up with a plan. And I did!” In June 2016, Highlands Farms began growing organic heirloom tomatoes with two hoop houses, eight varieties of tomatoes, a lot of faith, and one worker. Yes…Tracy! “After a successful season at Highlands Farms, we added another hoop house, two acres of field tomatoes, and we now produce 32 varieties of delicious heirloom tomatoes. We had about 900 tomato plants last season, and are expanding to about 20,000 plants in 2017,” says Tracy. In addition to supplying tomatoes to grocery stores, farm markets, and vegetable stands, Tracy also produces a line of tomato sauces. Like many modern-day Appalachian women, Tracy’s grandmothers and mother were great cooks, and they passed down a rich tradition of preparing wholesome, tasty meals from scratch. Following in their footsteps,

Tracy created a specialty food company called ‘Countrystyle Fixins.’ “I will be introducing these products to homes across the region and this fall, and will present them as ‘go-to’ easy meals. The slogan is ‘Just Add Water,’ and that’s exactly what you do.” Cooking and recipes have always been important to Tracy. She is known to her family and Tina Honeycutt Helbert/Isarae Photography friends as an inventive, talented cook. Her recipe library is huge and varied. The logical next step for her was to compile and share them in a cookbook. Jan-Carol Publishing is excited to be publishing her debut cookbook. The projected release date is fall 2017. Watch for it! Another tradition that is a big part of Tracy’s life is her faith. She is a life-long member of Vansant Presbyterian Church and led its Praise and Worship Services after she moved back home from South Carolina. That experience led to her being asked to fill the pulpits of some area churches during their search for full-time pastors. She has served three churches over the past two years and continues to do so today. “It has been a tremendously humbling and rewarding experience. I learn so much preparing the messages, and the love that the parishioners show me is truly a blessing,” she says. Tracy’s heritage is one of family, hard work, faith and service to others. “I was fortunate to grow up in a hard-working family. My family taught me to work hard and they taught me the value of a dollar. I was surrounded by hard workers and wonderful cooks. This is my heritage, and I plan on continuing it as long as I am able,” promises Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin. Truly an exemplary of a Modern Day Appalachian Woman! Visit Tracy and Highlands Farms at highlandsfarms. com and on Facebook at Highlands Farms.

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Welcome to the new magazine, Modern Day Appalachian Woman… Appalachian Living! Featuring

Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin

Our Modern Day Appalachian Woman feature this month is Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin. Photographs by Tina Honeycutt Helbert/Isarae Photography.

We women from the Appalachian region know how our strength and our determination supports our accomplishments. Appalachia is comprised of women who are trailblazers. Those trailblazers are inspirations for other women as they create growth opportunities for their ‘sisters’ in this region. Our focus, with this brand new print and digital addition to Voice Magazine for Women is to broaden the ‘voice’ of women in this region. Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. is expanding our footprint to focus even more on women. We invite you to be a part of our growth. Do you know a woman who has made a difference in the Appalachian region? Do you know a woman who has made a difference in the past, or is currently making a difference in the ‘voice’ of women in this region? Do you know a woman who deserves recognition for her contributions to enable the women in Appalachia through her work, her career, her business, her creativity, or her craft? Let us know! We want to feature her. Contact us for details at submissions@jancarolpublishing.com. Also, please share with us your favorite regional recipes, grandma’s medical remedies, or regional tips that have been passed down from generation to generation. Join us in introducing our Appalachian region globally and around the world. Our online magazine will be seen EVERYWHERE, so grow with us!

Janie C. Jessee, Editor

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If you love Appalachian literature— suggested reads from Jan-Carol Publishing

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Appalachians until her teens. Her family relocated to Florida where she graduated high school, married a Floridian, and raised a son. In 1993, with shattered dreams, she returned to Appalachia. She married a local, God-fearing man in 1996, and life is beautiful in Tennessee, with two spirited grandsons living close by. A member of The Lost State Writers Guild, she enjoys a large audience on Facebook.

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“Wait For Me, Boys! Wait For Me! is a profoundly entertaining read that is not just limited to Dr. Ashbrook, but reflects much about the many individuals who grew up with him in a small Appalachian town on the banks of Clinch River. His story allows the reader to realize that we truly are the ones who lived life to the fullest. His book is exceptionally rewarding.”

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He earned multiple degrees in the field of physical geography and completed his doctoral degree at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. He has a son, Noah, of Bristol, Virginia and a daughter, Farah Monday Ashbrook Scruggs, of Clemmons, North Carolina. He makes his home in Bristol, Virginia with his wife, Myra. Find Craig on Facebook at www.facebook.com/craig.ashbrook.

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—Billy W. Harp, Author, Failed Dawn

her dog are left deserted and alone with winter the Adirondacks, with only a prayer and a hope l and imaginary fears cloud Artemis’s judgment, e to reach the county road and safety. D.L. Luke xciting story that you cannot put down.” Hudson Hoagland, Author, Missing Sammy

yfriend on their last camping trip for the season s, Artemis and her dog are stranded in state Her search to find the county road, back home, ge to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote, “in the o reason and faith.”

D.L. Luke

D. L. Luke, author of the children’s book B: The Tale of the Halloween Cat, also known as Diana Denner, was born in New York City in 1965. A published short-story writer and painter, Denner earned a free education and graduated in 1993 from The New School in New York City with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Fiction Writing and American Literature. Editor for New York State Watch, Denner also works as a community inclusion counselor for ARC Rensselaer. She owns an old Dutch Colonial home in upstate New York and is working on the completion of her second children’s book How the Dog Saved the Squirrel from the Hawk.

ADIRONDACKS ARTEMIS

vividly portrays the intriguing tale of one of life’s ng lost in the wilderness. In Adirondacks Artemis, s unravel Artemis’s past, as she faces not only her ut fears for the future with only her dog and past uide her. Through her lonely introspection, her ngths and weaknesses are revealed.”

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