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What a day! Our Grand Opening for JCP’s Books & Gifts was set for Saturday, August 27, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and what a success! It was fantastic to see not just the JCP’s authors’ support, but the community’s support. What a great day! Thank you! We are scheduling author book signings and already have many book signings scheduled in September, October, and November. For more information, call Savannah Bailey, Communications Director, 423.302.0108 or email JCPbooksandgifts@gmail.com. Located in the Food City shopping center in Blountville on Hwy 394, this was a big step for JCP, so your continued support is very important to us and is much appreciated. See details of our event and the shop on page 21.

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JCP’s new book blog — Bookmarked — continues to gain attention It features insights on book publishing, topics of the month, author spotlights and books, highlights from Voice Magazine for Women, engaging questions, and much more. Keep in the know, follow our blog and sign up for our newsletters for our latest news and book discounts.Themonth of September brings the change of the season, and a change of scenery in the bookstore. We would like to recognize author Rose Klix, author and jewelry creator Paulette Buchanan, and author Vicki Fletcher as the latest vendors to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase at Books & Gifts. If you would like to be a vendor at the bookstore, contact Savannah Bailey, Communications Director, 423.302.0108. Changes will continue with more gifts added and a wider selection of books. Thank you to all of you — fans, supporters, readers, advertisers, authors, and our contributing writers. We could not be here without you! Thank you all! Have an awesome autumn!

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• Shop local. By mid-spring 2022, the National Retail Federation indicated that congestion at ports on the west coast of the United States had lessened significantly. But the NRF noted that the same could not be said for ports on the east coast. Many big box retailers rely on imports to fill their shelves, and that could make it hard for such sellers to deliver items in time for the holiday season. Shopping local and buying items directly off the shelf can ensure no one is given an IOU this holiday season.

• Give gift cards. If shipping estimates make it unlikely that gifts will arrive on time for the holiday season, pivot to gift cards. Put the amount of money you would have spent on the item on the card instead. For example, if an e-reader costs $150, give a $150 gift card in its place.

• Ship directly to recipients. It might not offer the same heartwarming charm as handing a loved one a gift in person, but shipping gifts directly to their recipients increases the likelihood that the person will receive the gift by Chanu kah or Christmas morning. Many online retailers now offer wrapping at additional cost, and shoppers can splurge and have directly shipped gifts wrapped to add a more traditional feel to gift-giving.

• Give homemade gifts. Homemade gifts, whether it’s baked goods or crafts, don’t need to be shipped, so there’s no way such items will spend the holiday season sitting on a ship in a congested port. If you choose to make crafts, decide early what you want create so you can secure all of the necessary supplies in plenty of time to deliver the items during Chanukah or on Christ mas morning. Supply shortages could make for a tricky holiday season again this year. Planning ahead for such shortages can ensure gifts make it into the hands of loved ones without delay.

voicemagazineforwomen.com | September 2022 | 5 T he COVID-19 pandemic might not be over, but for much of the world, its darkest days are well in the rearview mirror. Despite that progress, a few lingering non-medical issues remain, including supply shortages.Consumers across the globe have been forced to contend with supply shortages since the early days of the pandemic, and that same issue could cause problems this holiday season. Holiday shoppers can consider these tips as they try to navigate their way through another holiday season that could be affected by global supply chain issues.

How to Navigate Potential Supply Shortages this Holiday Season

“Rejoice in the LORD always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 KJV T he following poem was sent to me from a friend. I can’t take credit for its authorship (author unknown), but it contains a great lesson we can all learn from.

a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. “Well,” she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today.” So she did and she had a wonderful day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head. “H-M-M,” she said, “I think I’ll part my hair down the middle today.” So she did and she had a grand day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. “Well,” she said, “today I’m going to wear my hair in a pony tail.” So she did and she had a fun, fun day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn’t a single hair on her head. “YEA!” she exclaimed, “I don’t have to fix my hair today!”Theroad you are traveling may be difficult and even heartbreaking. These seasons of life are inevitable. Yet, how we respond makes a tremendous difference. We can ask for God’s strength to help us. We can choose the attitudes we live by, even on our darkest day. www.homeword.com

Attitude is Everything

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As you read it, remember the words of Paul in Philip pians 4:11b, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances…”Thereoncewas

YW Strive for Teens Program Administrator

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig MURDER ON THE ORIENT for teenS By Amelia Sporsen

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, last summer (2021) the youth labor force grew by 2.4million, or 11.7 percent, to a total of 22.5 million in July 2021. In our area, many companies are hiring people as young as 14 years old. While this is an exciting and empowering move for the youth in our community, are they being taught what skills they need in order to enter the workforce successfully?

The YWCA of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, in partnership with the National YWCA and The Star bucks Foundation, is on a mission to empower teen girls through the YW Strive for Teens program. Since launching this Summer, the YW Strive for Teens program has helped teach girls digital, interpersonal, and business skills needed for success in today’s workforce. The program aims to equip girls with the tools necessary to become the thinkers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators of tomorrow. YW Strive for Teens is implemented through a trauma-informed lens in order to better address issues in our area such as chronic poverty, unemployment, and underemployment for youth and young adults in our community. This program helps to enrich existing programs at the YWCA like TechGYRLS and MOMS R US. These existing programs help develop technical skills, emotional awareness, and self-sufficiency for teens ages 13-19. The program is also being implemented on-site at organizations in the area who work with this population. This summer alone, the program has been able to teach 15 classes in partnership with organizations in our area. The ideal outcome of YW Strive for Teens is to help youth learn how to gain and maintain employment, mitigate the impacts of trauma and adversity in their personal lives and achieve and maintain financial stability. The program implementation includes educational sessions, case management, and group discussions that aid teen girls in learning valuable skills such as resume building, interview etiquette, applying for jobs, and more. YW Strive for Teens Program Instructor, Lorrie Anderson, has high hopes for these program outcomes. Anderson states “My hope is that YW Strive for Teens will motivate the next generation of incredible, hard-working girls to go into the work force with fierce determination to accomplish their wildest dreams while fear lessly and proudly being their authentic selves.”

If you or your organization are interested in the YW Strive for Teens program, please contact YW Strive for Teens Program Administrator, Amelia Sporsen, at asporsen@ywcatnva.org .

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When they realized they were the oldest women at a local “little black dress” fundraiser event, though, they discovered that humor and wisdom can be found in the corner of the room where they retreated to find seats and escape the mass of younger women on the dance floor. The idea of a play was born. Although the play is written about three women who are friends, and the writers will portray the three characters on stage, the trio insists that the play is not autobiographical. “Is it based on real life events? Yes,” explains Dupler. “Are they our lives? No.” They are also quick to explain that it is not a man-bashing show in any way. There are other characters in the play as well. “We wanted to give a voice to different types of women and to illustrate that we’re all just doing the best we can with what we have,” says Mengel. “And we’re trying to laugh our way through it all,” quips Gosnell, the comedian of the troupe. Corners makes its world premiere at the Capitol Theatre on Main Street in Greeneville, with show dates on September 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:00 pm and September 11 and 18 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 and $10. Email greenevilletheatreguild@gmail.com or call 423-470-2792 for more information.

Laura Dupler, Paige Mengel, and Pam Gosnell (Photo credit: Lena Kendrick-Dean)

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The writing team of Laura Dupler, Pam Gosnell, and Paige Mengel became friends through their love of theater. All three are ‘of a certain age,’ and they began to notice how life changes and how people treat women differently as they get older.

‘CornerS’ A Celebration of Women brand new play will hit the stage in Greeneville in September. Written by a team of three women, Corners showcases the friendship of three middle-aged women during a single day in their lives.

“I cannot be truthful without admitting that 2021 was a difficult year for me to navigate, both personally and professionally,” Read said. “While I made some cosmetic changes in the restaurant fairly early, there were some changes I could not bring myself to make for some time.”

Read said her husband David encouraged her to do this, as well as continue pressing the community with difficult conversations surround ing sexual assault and domestic abuse. When Read became frustrated with the lack of involvement from churches and local leaders, David’s response was, “Honey, if not you, then who?”

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“The task force began identifying gaps in resources and services that were available in the region, and one of those gaps was the lack of sexual assault victim advocates,” Read said. “So, I trained to become an advocate.”

“Abundant life does not mean women just survive. It means all people— including women —have a thriving life, and that includes every aspect of reproductive health. When women are healthy, we increase the odds of healthy communities and a healthy planet.”

Cranberries is located at 1904 Knob Creek Rd. in Johnson City. Ruth Taylor Read

To learn more about Ruth and her ministry—or to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at Cranberries Café—stop by the restaurant Monday–Friday or call 423-282-8765.

Cranberries Café is not only a safe space for friends and family to gather and eat a good meal, but also it serves as a collection site for Frontier Health Safe Houses (FHSH) in Johnson City and Kingsport. Anyone can leave donated items for adults and children seeking shelter.

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The Café also has a community lending library that allows anyone to take home a book. “If you have a book you’ve already read, then bring it to trade,” Read said. “If you don’t have anything to trade, take a book anyway.” Read currently has a Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies, a Master’s Degree in Human Services, and a Master of Divinity. She said that, while she believes credentials are important, they are not the key to ministry. “While I have no prob lem sharing my theology when it is relevant, evangelizing is not my goal. Ministry is my purpose.”

Many Johnson City locals are undoubtedly familiar with the popular Cranberries Café, which serves fresh salads, soups, quiche, sandwiches, and desserts. In fact, the restaurant won four Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021.

During the holiday season, Cranberries has an Angel Tree to collect Christmas gifts for those FHSH families.

This was just the beginning of Read’s interest in ministry.Cranberries Café, which is located at 1904 Knob Creek Road across from Mahoney’s Outfitters, came under Read’s ownership in 2019, but it wasn’t until her husband David’s passing in December 2020 that she took full control of the restaurant.

Read said it was very difficult to shake her emotional attachments to certain aspects of the space that David had created with purpose. “His picture is still in a prominent place for customers to see and remember him,” she said. “I think David’s vision for Cranberries is being achieved by recognizing that every human being is created in God’s image. It doesn’t matter where you have been, where you are going, or who you are.”

Read’s mantra for the Café can be found on her favorite sign in the restaurant, which hangs on one of the walls. It reads: “You can always sit with“Weus.”take that seriously,” Read said. “We are a safe space for you to cry—to laugh—to sit with us. I think David would be very proud of that.”

What many people may not realize, how ever, is that the Café’s owner is just as remarkable as her restaurant.

Aside from Read’s work with Cranberries Café, she is also an advo cate for sexual assault victims. Toward the end of 2013, Read approached the Johnson City Police Department about her concerns involving rape testing kits, and that meeting eventually led to a grassroots Sexual Assault Task Force being formed.

She said the basis for her work on behalf of anyone who identifies as female, or on issues pertaining to women’s health, is based on the Gospel of John. “Jesus said that he came to bring ‘abundant life,’” Read said.

Ruth Taylor Read was raised in a loving home by two parents with a strong foundation of faith. “My parents met in missionary school and, to the best of their abilities, lived lives that modeled the life of Jesus,” Read said.

Read grew up watching her mother listen to those who needed to be heard at church and observing her mother feed children after school while telling them their lives mattered.

Serving Up Love at Cranberries Café

Americana’s Renaissance Woman

June is the daughter of Mother Maybelle Carter of the Carter Family, the “First Family of Country Music.” The 1927 Bristol Sessions included the very first recordings of The Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, the “Father of Country Music,” and catapulted country music into the mainstream.

osanne Cash is one of the most revered artists in Americana music. At 67, she has an amazing career as a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and performer. A born writer, Cash was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015 and is a bestselling author and poet. Her fiction and essays have appeared in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Oxford-American, among others, and she is frequently invited to teach classes in English and Songwriting at various colleges. Additionally, Cash is an advocate for creators’ rights and children’s causes, including education and gun violence prevention.

Rosanne Cash

This September, Rosanne Cash headlines Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion on the 95th Anniversary of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings. Rosanne’s familial connection to our region’s music heritage makes her visit extra special; she is the eldest daughter of country music legend Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian. She also enjoyed a close, loving relationship with Johnny’s second wife, June Carter Cash.

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BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:

Ralph Peer recorded the 1927 Bristol Sessions in the Taylor-Christian Hat & Glove Company building on the Tennessee side of State Street. The building was long gone by the summer of 1971 when Johnny and June traveled to Bristol, alongside Maybelle Carter, Sara Carter Bayes, and other members of the Carter clan, to dedicate a monument to the 1927 Bristol Sessions at the site where they took place.

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Ralph Peer II (son of Ralph Peer) and members of Jimmie Rodgers’ family were also present. Thousands of people from the community gathered for the occasion. On that day, Johnny expressed to them how he would love to see a museum dedicated to the music history that had been made in Bristol. Decades later in 2001, the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival was established to honor the legacy of those seminal recordings. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, opened its doors to the public in August 2014. One year later, WBCM Radio Bristol went live on the air, broadcasting from the museum.Irelayed the story above to Rosanne’s manager, Danny Kahn, along with a request for this interview and extended an invitation for the artist to tour the museum while she is in town for the festival. He quickly replied, “Rosanne realizes how significant her visit to Bristol is. She has never been. She wants to do as much as possible regarding your requests.”

From everything I had read, I was not at all surprised by her generosity.

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When tourists come to visit the museum in Bristol, we make it a point to encourage them to visit the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, VA. We consider it hallowed ground, and it is poignant that your dad’s final

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So much has been written about Rosanne Cash and by her, so in this interview I chose to focus on her ties to our region’s music heritage, while adding a few trivial zingers à la Bop and Tiger Beat to satisfy my inner, preteen geek. Rosanne: if you are reading this, my apologies for that—but thank you for kindly playing along! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to make this connection for my hometown, and excited for you to experience Bristol and the festival. I hope you love them both as much as I do. Below are my questions answered by the artist via e-mail: This will be your first time performing at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and your first time visiting the museum. Knowing that your dad’s dream of having a museum dedicated to the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions is now a reality, what are your thoughts? He was right. I’m grateful that he spoke those words that day, and that a ripple of enthusiasm went out and planted the seed to create the museum, although, honestly, it seems like it was destined! Such a historic moment and location in the cultural makeup of our country deserves to be forever immortalized. I’m thrilled to be going to perform in Bristol and see the museum for the very first time. I’ve actually sent people there, but never been myself!

Oh wow. My daughters send me Tik Toks all the time, and I enjoy them, but…it will be a learning curve for me, and also…how much time does one give to social media before it starts taking back from you…?

As a pre-teen and teen Beatles obsessive, absolutely in love with and deeply affected by The Beatles, I couldn’t, in my wildest dreams, imagine being on a show with George Harrison, or becoming friends with Elton John, and singing for him at his birthday party, or so many other instances where I met the heroes of my youth, or a contemporary artist who inspires me. At some point, as a musician, after 40 plus years, you seem to run across everyone who is out there doing the same thing as you, like a person in a multi-national corporation who meets her colleagues in other branches of the company. You have been a big advocate for change on many issues, including artists’ rights to get paid fairly for the use of their music by tech companies like Spotify and Apple Music. You serve on the board of Content Creators Coalition, an artist-run nonprofit advocacy group for musicians. You have testified before the House Judiciary Committee in defense of artists rights on behalf of the Americana Association, as your dad had done in 1997 in support of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. With so many artists, artists unions, and political leaders pushing to enact reform, do you see change coming any time soon? Does more need to happen?

The pandemic and the political climate in the U.S. for the past several years has forced many of us to re-evaluate our lives and careers. Artists were forced to get creative to keep their audiences engaged and are only just starting to recover from months of not touring. What effect has the pandemic had on you personally and as an artist?

12 | September 2022 | voicemagazineforwomen.com performance was there. In the beautiful eulogy you wrote for June Carter Cash after her death in 2003, you mention that Johnny hosted a “grandkids weekend” for June on her birthday one year someplace in Virginia on the Holston River. Do you have any more memories of visiting there growing up? In 2001, we visited the Maybelle and Ezra Carter house in Maces Springs, where June grew up, and which she and my dad owned in their later years. We went canoeing on the Holston River and had a celebration for June’s birthday on the property. All the children and grandchildren had to give her something that was not a physical gift—a song, a story, a wish of some kind. I remember I sang “The Winding Stream.” We visited A. P.’s grave and sang together on the porch. It was a wonderful weekend. When I was young, I remember going with Dad and June to visit some of her kin in the Valley and eating the best biscuits I’ve ever had. This year is the 95th Anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, which many consider to be the most influential country music recordings in history. The themes in those old songs are universally timeless. Given your family ties, it makes sense that the music of the Carter Family would impact your own music, and in the past, you have cited them as an influence. Can you point to a particular Carter song—or songs—that most resonate with you?

Helen Carter spent a lot of time with me, teaching me the Carter Family canon, when I was 18 and 19 years old. It was an invaluable education. I loved “Black Jack David,” “Hello Stranger,” “I Never Will Marry,” “Sinking in the Lonesome Sea,” “Banks of the Ohio,” “Bury Me Beneath the Weeping Willow”—all classic and essential songs—but most of all, I loved “The Winding Stream.” I recorded that, and I also recorded “Bury Me Beneath the Weeping Willow” on my album “The List.” I still perform that song in concert and will be singing it with added poignancy in Bristol! I once ran across an old video of a Carl Perkins concert from the 1980s.The Stray Cats were his backing band, and there you were—along with Eric Clapton, Dave Edmunds and George Harrison and Ringo Starr. You were the only woman on that stage, and you absolutely rocked “What Kinda Girl.” You have collaborated with so many amazing artists over the course of your career. What is it like to meet your heroes and to be respected as a peer among them?

The Content Creators Coalition dissolved and morphed into the Artist Rights Alliance, on whose board I serve. Change comes, change is slow. I realize I’m working in a garden I may never see bloom, but we do have some small successes piled up lately, and intellectual property rights’ issues seem to have bipartisan support in Congress, which is hopeful.

I wrote—both songs and essays—and I enjoyed being at home. I realize I’m very privileged to be able to say that. I thought a lot about what I want to do in the next phase of my life—less touring, more strategic, important events, more writing, more staying put. I got Covid on the road, and it’s become an occupational hazard for touring musicians. It’s not just that, however—it’s that the lifestyle is not sustainable for me. I love the audience so much, and the community and connection, but the other 22 hours of the day are hard! I follow you on Twitter and you are brilliant at it. You have an amazing sense of humor; your barbs are witty and razor sharp. It takes skill to effectively diss in a concise and timely manner and you nail it. When are you going to take the plunge to Tik Tok? You don’t have an account, but you are definitely in that space—people from all walks of life are dancing and singing to “Seven Year Ache” and “Tennessee Flat Top Box.” It’s a beautiful thing. Search your hashtag and give me your thoughts. I’ll wait…

The ocean Favorite toy as a kid. Chatty Cathy doll You really are a Renaissance woman. You continue to accomplish so much and seem to have a deep well of creative reserves. What’s next for Rosanne Cash? I’m the lyricist on a new musical called “Norma Rae,” based on the bio of the real woman who became Norma Rae in the film starring Sally Field. We are staging a workshop with full cast in September, and I’m excited. I love working collaboratively like this. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! I really appreciate this opportunity! See you in Bristol!

Giant waves are coming toward me. What book are you reading right now? “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Emptying the dishwasher is my least favorite. I love sweeping and cleaning out drawers. What is your favorite movie?

Because I rarely get the opportunity to fully embarrass myself in front of my heroes, I’m gonna go ahead and ask the hard-hitting questions nobody but me really cares about: You’re alone in the house and it is on fire. You can only grab one thing before fleeing. What do you take?

The jury is still out. Ghosts…not traditional-type ghosts, but energy that survives, and the resonance of people and places that survive death or destruction. I believe that because energy doesn’t die. Aliens…? It’s a statistical impossibility that we are alone in the universe, but I have no idea what form that takes. Marvel or D.C. Comics?

Ooh. I don’t know. Not my area. Toilet paper rolled out or under? No opinion on that.

What is your spirit animal?

What music is in your current rotation?

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Irreplaceable photos of my kids that aren’t digitized and family scrapbooks. It would be hard to leave behind my guitars and diamond earrings, but… If you could have one superpower (that you don’t currently possess), what would it be? Heal the trauma of every child in the world. (Then…play guitar like my husband.) What is your recurring dream?

What is your least favorite household chore? Favorite?

I highly recommend reading Rosanne Cash’s memoir, Composed , and Bodies of Water , a collection of short fiction stories. Catch her performance on the State Street Stage on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5:15 p.m. EDT during Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. The Stage is located right beside the monument to the 1927 Bristol Sessions on the “Tennessee side” of State Street. Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is scheduled for September 9–11, 2022, on State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. Visit BristolRhythm.com for lineup and ticket information.

Wilco, the Avett Brothers, and Annie Lennox What do you always keep in your purse? A guitar pick, lipstick, and Pepcid

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Hmmm…probably All About Eve. Are you a cat person or a dog person? I have a cat I love, but I like dogs better, generally. Do you believe in ghosts? Aliens?

• Does everything need to be removed from the cabinets?

• Have a plan for managing meals, making coffee, and getting drinks while the work is going on and the kitchen is not in service.

Pam Blair is a former medical librarian and communications manager who gets nervous when she doesn’t have something to read. She loves descriptive writing and has authored and edited a book and numerous other publications. Contact her at pblair919@aol.com.

Questions to ask when hiring someone to paint the cabinets:

• What is your experience, and do you have photos of work completed?

• Choosing a paint color. It seems like there are hundreds of shades of white, gray, and other colors which can be very confusing. Look at pictures of painted cabinets on Pinterest or Instagram for a color that appeals to you. Get swatches from the paint store and gently attach them to existing cabinets so you can see how the colors look in daylight or evening light.

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• What is the process you will use, i.e., cleaning and prepping, sanding, priming, how many coats of paint, what kind of top coat?

• Choose new cabinet handles and drawer pulls. Handles are the “jewelry” on your cabinets and there are many designs to choose from, or you can keep the old ones if you absolutely love them. Painting kitchen cabinets is a great way to update them, but there are added benefits we didn’t even consider. The wall color now appears cooler and softer than before and the existing backsplash didn’t compliment the cabinets or the wall color, but now it looks like it belongs there. Square cabinet handles were tempting, but we chose a traditional handle that has rounded edges and a pretty finish. Whatever color and style you choose for your cabinets, pat yourself on the back for a job well done and enjoy your new kitchen!

1. Cabinets are in good condition but look dated 2. They are too dark and dreary 3. It’s way less expensive than installing new cabinets

Things to consider before painting:

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4. It takes less time than remodeling

Congratulations! You’ve decided to have your cabinets painted, you’ve chosen a color and hired a qualified person to do the work. Now what?

• Take photos of the contents in every cabinet before removing them. You may remember where everything goes, but having the photos makes it much easier to place dishes and other items back where everybody knows to look for them.

Before After

Have you thought about painting your kitchen cabinets but were afraid to take the plunge? It is a big step for sure, but one that is far less expensive than ripping out the old cabinets and having new ones installed. We had our cabinets painted recently and are very pleased with the results. If you are still undecided, read on! 7 reasons to paint kitchen cabinets:

• Will painting them look good with existing countertops and flooring? Unless you plan to replace the countertops, backsplash, and flooring, make sure the color will look good with everything else.

Kitchen Cabinet Makeover

Painted cabinets look just like new

• Is a two-tone look good for you? The trend now is to paint lower cabinets, or an island, a different color from the cabinets above the counter. While that is a great look, it might be something you will want to change later.

5. It will improve your home’s value

• How long will the process take?

What to do before the work begins:

6. Color choices are endless, allowing your imagination to soar 7.

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Perennial Plants for Fall Color

• Pretty mums and asters usually come in a pot and are used for fall decorations. They can also be planted directly in flowerbeds and will come back every spring. They would need to be planted several weeks before the ground freezes or put in an outbuilding or garage to plant next spring.

• Coreopsis and Black-eyed Susan are other summer bloomers that, if trimmed back, will produce golden yellow flowers well into fall. Hungry bugs look for plants to munch on when most other plants have died back, but coreopsis is bug and disease resistant, but not deer resistant.

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• Most begonias cannot handle our cold winters, but hardy begonias are perennials that do well in our zone and produce beautiful blooms late in the season.

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• Some plants, like purple balloon flowers and blanket flowers, bloom in the summer but can continue to flower until frost if the dead blooms are regularly removed through the season. Marigolds also will cheerfully bloom all summer and into fall if kept watered and dead-headed.

• Salvia grows well in sun or partial shade. It smells heavenly and attracts pollinators.

• Goldenrod is sometimes mistaken to causes allergies but it’s actually ragweed that is growing at the same time that wreaks havoc on eyes and noses. Goldenrod is one of the last to bloom and provides food to butterflies and bees when most flowering plants have died.

April Hensley works as an office manager and is an avid gardener, writer, and greenhouse hobbyist. April loves the outdoors and is pas sionate about animal welfare and the environment. She can be reached at aprils1105@embarqmail.com.

• Sedum is such an easy plant to grow. It has thick green showy stems all summer. As fall approaches it produces a flower head that gradually turns to a red or pink. It dies back after frost and starts all over again next spring.

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t’s always fun to start decorating our outdoor spaces in the fall. With our summer gardens starting to die back, decorations bring excitement to browning lawns and help us start to welcome the busy holiday season.Nature also helps us with its own decorations. The turning leaves give the landscape breathtaking, natural, vibrant hues. Pumpkins and gourds bring bright colors to lawns, gardens, porches, and even indoors. There are also late blooming perennials, plants that come back every year, that will keep life in your fall gardens.

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God’s Colors: An Interactive Preschool Book

Boil the Ocean

Written by Monica Riley-Kohler

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Daffodil Dreams: An AppalachiaInspired Short Story Collection

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N dle is searching for the perfect Hallow n costume. Join her in her search as she gives you clues as to which costume she will try on next! Don’t forget to be on the l kout for Bradley B About the Author and Illustrator: This niece and aunt duo have always had a dream of writing and illustrating a b k together. Their love for being in the cla r m and reading to their own students has b n a huge part of their inspiration. You can follow along with more of their journey and N dle updates on:

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The Bungalow Heaven Mystery Series Written by Faye Duncan In Canyon of Shame, the second part of Heaven Mystery Series, detective Peter McGinnis from the Pasadena homicide unit has to solve the murder of a forty-year-old woman whose body was discovered in Eaton Canyon. What at first appears like a routine investigation, turns into a career and reputation salvaging operation for the detective, who is not only the main witness in a prominent Black Lives Matter case, but who becomes more and more entwined with the case the more facts he uncovers.

Power of Understanding: How Personality Influences Our Lives Written by Rick Toomey, Ed.D. Emotional intelligence influences our ability to build strong relationships and achieve our goals. We can enhance emotional intelligence by learning to better understand ourselves and others. This book demonstrates how powerful the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is in helping us better understand how personality influences our behavior and the results we produce.

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What Ever Happened to the Smooth-Tongued Cats?

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Have you ever wondered what God’s favorite colors might be? serves as the perfect educational tool for young children to learn about the world’s many hues. With stunning illustrations and interactive writing, encourages children to explore and create vivid imagery in the world around us.

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Johnia Berry is a sweet and beautiful young woman who has questions about where her journey leads her…will she get her answers when she gets to Heaven?

Boil the Ocean is a sequel to D. Barna’s Silent Trilogy series. She has, once again, captured readers’ excitement with this tale that takes the main character to his native Mexico, where he goes missing. Young readers will become engrossed in the adventure and at the same time realize the dangers of illegal drugs.” — LBH, Educator “D. Barna has succeeded in writing another adventure story sure to be a favorite with young adult readers. The book is full of twists and turns, suspense and surprises. A must read!” — MS, Medical Professional ow far would you go for a loved one? This question wasn’t a hard one for Clavo Cruiz. He was deter mined to obtain justice for his wife, Maria, within a system he felt had let them both down. Follow Clavo’s adventure to his native Mexico, where he hooks up with some unsavory men and winds up MIA. BarnaS.DianeH

Pete is a nice, gentle cat who loves Lukey. He’s always happy when he’s with Lukey and his family. But Pete has a whole lot of troubles. Other cats just don’t like him, and nobody, especially Lukey, can figure out why. Pete often gets into cat fights, and when he does, he sometimes gets hurt and has to be taken to a veterinarian. So what can be done about Pete and Lukey’s cat troubles?

Noodle is searching for the perfect Halloween costume. Join her in her search as she gives you clues as to which costume she will try on next! Don’t forget to be on the lookout for Bradley Bee!

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Jocelyn Mooneyhan Lacey wrote this story in memory of her friend and sorority sister, Johnia Berry, who she met at East Tennessee State University. She wanted to honor Johnia’s life and for her memory to continue to live on through this book. A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, Jocelyn lives in Kennebunkport, Maine with her husband, two dogs, a cat, and two fish. Written b Jocelyn M. Lacey

How far would you go for a loved one? This question wasn’t a hard one for Clavo Cruiz. He was determined to obtain justice for his wife, Maria, within a system he felt had let them both down. Follow Clavo’s adventure to his native Mexico, where he hooks up with some unsavory men and winds up MIA.

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Anthlology In this anthology eight talented authors come together to share stories centered around the strong and inspiring women of Appalachia. With tales that will bring readers to tears, evoke laughter, and invite you to befriend the characters within, Daffodil Dreams showcases the beauty and resilience of the Appalachian region and its people.

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“Rick is in the best position of anyone to write about MBTI as he has multiple decades of practical experience. I found the book to be a great representation of what have personally learned from Rick about MBTI. It helped me coach my employees better by understanding their MBTI and how they might like to be coached. By understanding my spouse’s MBTI, became a more understanding partner. highly recommend the book.”— Raj Mehta, Director, Corporate Strategy (Retired) “Rick has illustrated well and in very understandable terms the potential ‘power’ that MBTI can have upon the long-term success of organi and individuals when it is well understood and well utilized. I found the book to be very interesting and entertaining.” motional intelligence influences our ability to build strong relationships and achieve our goals. We can enhance emo tional intelligence by learning to better understand ourselves and others. This book demonstrates how powerful the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is in helping us better understand how personality influences our behavior and the results we produce.

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Written by Diane S. Barna

Johnia Berry is a sweet and beautiful young woman who has questions about where her journey leads her…will she get her answers when she gets to Heaven?

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AUTHORS on the ROAD

Nova Mann Author of Hope Knocking Saturday, September 24 Book JohnsonSigningCounty Center for the Arts Linda Hudson Hoagland Author of Snooping Can Be Regretta ble; Snooping Can Be Scary; Snooping Can Be Uncomfortable; Snooping Can Be Helpful – Sometimes; Onward & Upward; Missing Sammy; Snooping Can Be Doggone Deadly; Snooping Can Be Devious; Snooping Can Be Con tagious; Snooping Can Be Dangerous; The Best Darn Secret; and antholo gies Easter Lilies; Broken Petals; Wild Daisies; Scattered Flowers; Daffodil Dreams; and These Haunted Hills; These Haunted Hills Book 2; and These Haunted Hills Book 3 Friday, September 2, 10 am – 4 pm Book Signing, Food City Chilhowie, VA Saturday, September 3, 11 am – 4 pm Book Signing Big Walker Sunday,Wytheville,LookoutVASeptember 4, 11 am – 4 pm Book Signing Big Walker Monday,Wytheville,LookoutVASeptember 5, 11 am – 4 pm Book Signing Big Walker Pulaski,Book10Friday,Wytheville,LookoutVASeptember9,am–4pmSigning,FoodCityVA

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Children will adore these two sassy cats with their very different personalities. Butterscotch and Chocolate Fudge use their time together to learn to accept their differences and become caring friends. Here is a universal lesson for us all to ponder.

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A fun story that is based on the actual lives of two cats and how they saved themselves and their babies. This is a true story and is brought to life through beauti ful illustrations! A delight to read. Order this book directly from JCP — for a discounted price and FREE shipping! Go to the “Book Shop” www.jancarolpublishing.com.at Katie Meade Chucky Mouse and his family move into the attic of candy maker Mrs. Shelton. Chucky’s love for chocolate gets him into real trouble. Disobeying his mother, Chucky visits the kitchen alone at night. Giant pools of chocolate and a hungry cat confront Chucky. What does Chucky do? Does he make his escape? Wonderful illustrations and delightful story.

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“I am being forced to stay with my old great granny for an entire week! No computer, cable TV, video games or even my cell phone! My life is over! And then there’s that pathetic cat of hers!” Molly’s reality begins to change as she learns some very interesting things from her great granny, such as how to gut a fish, and realizes that appearances can be deceiving.

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Yesterday’s Books and Tomorrow ’s Reading 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 hap piness on greener pastures. Delightful illustrations, the story line is based on Christian Bible principles and has a wonderful end to the story.

Order these books from our JCP website (Jancarolpublishing.com) for free shipping! Click on the “Book Shop” at the top of our homepage! Jan-Carol Publishing Books www.Jancarolpublishing.com • www.Amazon.com • www.Barnesandnoble.com Books You May Have Missed!

Walter is the only orange fish in the whole ocean. He is searching for a place to belong. Join Walter on his journey across the sea as he looks for a place to belong. Delightful illustrations and appropriate theme of acceptance. Broken Sky weaves a tale of the Native American, the Indian, passing on a story of sharing and the importance of remembering tradition with a focus on nature. Rain is falling. The story follows as the rain fills the animals’ homes. Burrows were flooding and tunnels were collapsing from the wetness. Nests on the ground and in the trees were not safe. Is the sky broken? Can the Broken Sky be fixed? What can happen when your mother is a clumsy but well-meaning dinosaur? Just about anything, according to Rebekah Major’s whim sical color illustrations and light-hearted verse! Cute and delightful!

7. What surprised you about writing or publishing once you got into the process? Getting the ideas out is so easy. Getting the ideas into a form that best communicates those ideas has been hard, but I’ve enjoyed the challenge.

6. What is something you want readers to know about you as an author and about your writing? I strive to share real stories about things I’ve observed as a minister, counselor, and trainer which helped people be more effective in their lives. I have been blessed to learn from some incredible people and life experiences, and I love sharing the things I’ve learned.

10. What is one thing you hope readers remember or take away from your most recent published work? We can have meaningful relationships and success in achieving our goals in life when we understand and accept ourselves and others, and the My ers-Briggs Type Indicator is a great tool to help in gaining that understanding.

Emotional intelligence influences our ability to build strong relationships and achieve our goals. We can enhance emotional intelligence by learning to better understand ourselves and others. This book demonstrates how powerful the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is in helping us better understand how personality influences our behavior and the results we produce.

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I’m most excited about The Power of Understanding because I believe it is unique in describing the practical value of the Myers-Briggs Type In dicator by sharing many real-life ex amples of how it has improved the effectiveness of individuals, teams, and organizations. I have captured those examples from almost 50 years of experience with the MBTI.

2. Has it always been your goal to publish your work? How does it feel seeing your books available for all the readers of the world?

3. What are your favorite genres to read? What about your preferred genres to write?

“Rick has illustrated well and in very understandable terms the potential the book to be very interesting and entertaining.” — Olan Jones, Former CEO of Eastman Credit Union motional intelligence influences our ability to build strong relationships and achieve our goals. We can enhance emo tional intelligence by learning to better understand ourselves and others. This book demonstrates how powerful the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is in helping us better understand how personality influences our behavior and the results we produce.

1. How old were you when you got into writing as a hobby? What inspired your love for writing to start and flourish?

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POWER OF UNDERSTANDING: How Personality Influences Our Lives

I started writing in 2013 at the request of my mother. She asked me to write a book about a cousin who had lived an incredible and inspiring life. I loved that experi ence and have completed three books since.

It is very gratifying to have your work available to people and re ceive a positive response. For me, the real joy is in the writing. I have grown to love getting my thoughts into written form. That form of expression is very satisfying.

A lady who read my children’s book told me it helped her to better accept who she really was. A person who read my first book, about my cousin, shared how it helped them see adversity in a more construc tive way. A director of training and development for a very successful company responded to The Power of Understanding by saying it pro vides practical insights to applying the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to work and interpersonal relationships.

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I love stories which explore the human experience and all its mountains and valleys, and pro vide insights which help people improve the quality of their lives. 4. What is one thing a reader has shared with you about your work that will stay with you forever?

5. Do you have a favorite work of yours—published or unpublished? Why is it your favorite?

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9. What are you most excited for right now in your writing career? I have been blessed with diverse ed ucational experiences and have been fortunate to work with very successful people and organizations. It’s exciting for me to be at a time in my life where I have the time to reflect upon and share the things I’ve learned through the written word.

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8. If you could change one thing about the publishing world or the stereotypes and expectations around being an author, what would it be? I have been fortunate to work with a great publishing team. The marketing of a book is the most difficult thing, because that is not a strength for me.

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Gynecologic cancers begin in the reproductive organs of women, advises Yale Medicine. Cancer can affect the cervix, ovaries, uterus and endometrium, vagina, and vulva. More rarely, cancer can occur in the fallopian tubes, indicates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is currently only one screening test for gyneco logic cancers, and that test detects the presence of cervical cancer. Women are urged to have a Pap test at regular inter vals indicated by their doctors to detect cervical cancer early when treatment can be most effective. Other gynecologic cancers are only detected through the presence of symp toms, which include: • abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge • pelvic pain • urgent or frequent urination

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W eather affects us all, but for the aging parent it can be extreme. We take for granted our body’s natural defense against heat and cold. Though becoming overheated isn’t good when we are younger, our bodies have a stron ger mechanism to help us adjust. The same is true for cold weather. However, as we age and our body slows down; the effects of changing temperatures can pose a real threat to seniors.It’snot uncommon to walk into a home or apartment of a senior in the middle of summer and find the heat blaring. As the body ages and blood circulation changes, our aging parents may feel cold, even when the outside temperatures are sweltering. Summer heat brings about significant health dangers, such as hyperthermia. Hyperthermia includes specific issues such as heat stroke, sudden dizziness after mild exercise (heat syncope), swelling of the feet and ankles (heat edema), heat cramps, and even heat exhaustion.

Knowing your aging parent’s health issues is essen tial to help them maintain their safety effectively. Certain pre-existing conditions may increase your loved one’s risks—problems like high blood pressure, and heart, lung, and kidney diseases. Certain drugs may interact differently with seniors’ health when the internal body temperature varies. Obesity or being underweight, failing to keep hydrated, and even consuming alcoholic beverages can increase the risk of hyperther mia in Helpingseniors.to maintain a healthy lifestyle will cut the odds signifi cantly. Work with seniors to set the heat and air at a comfortable temperature and leave it. Dress in lighter, loose-fitting clothes, but keep a lightweight sweater handy when a chill overwhelms them.

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

5. Place on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Bake 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to a wire rack to cool.

2. Toss the chicken wings in the olive oil, arrange them on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until crisp and cooked through.

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3. Add the onion to the bacon fat in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring oc casionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Be careful han dling the skillet; it will still be hot from the oven.

6. Add the Worcestershire, chipo tle, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder to the skillet and stir to fully incorporate.

1 tablespoon water Coarse salt, optional 1. In a small saucepan, heat beer to 110°–115°; remove from heat. Stir in yeast until dissolved. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

2 cups veal or beef broth

CHICKEN WINGS WITH BACON BBQ SAUCE

1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce

5. After the beer has reduced, add the broth to the skillet and reduce until the jam is thick, stirring occasionally and being careful not to burn it, 10 to 20 minutes.

8 dozen 1 bottle (12 ounces) amber beer or nonalcoholic beer 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 1–1/2 teaspoons salt 4 to 4–1/2 cups all-purpose flour 10 cups water 2/3 cup baking soda

1 tablespoon puréed chipotle in adobo 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme

The following recipe for “Chicken Wings with Bacon Barbecue Sauce” from John Holl’s “The American Craft Beer Cookbook” (Storey) is simple and sure to please foodies and their fellow football fans this season.

3. Preheat oven to 425°. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 8 balls. Roll each into a 12-in. rope. Cut each rope into 1-in. pieces.

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4. Add the brown sugar to the skil let and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it dis solves. Add the beer, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a spatula to loosen any brown bits. Stir in the butter and sim mer until the liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally.

2. Turn dough onto a floured sur face; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

4. In a Dutch oven, bring 10 cups wa ter and baking soda to a boil. Drop nuggets, 12 at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 30 seconds. Re move with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels.

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7. Transfer the sauce and bacon to a blender, let cool for 8 to 10 minutes, and then purée until smooth. Remove the chicken wings from the oven, place them in a large bowl, and pour in enough sauce to liberally coat the chicken. Serve imme diately.

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12 wings and plenty of sauce

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Football is back, and with it comes all of the delicious foods served at parking lot tailgates and viewing parties at home. Perhaps no food is more synonymous with football than chicken wings.

1 cup roughly chopped apple wood-smoked bacon

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Put the bacon in a heavy skillet and cook it in the oven until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the fat in the skillet. Reduce the oven temperate to 350 F and move the skillet to the stove top.

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2. In batches, arrange ravioli in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3–4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cook ing spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes longer. If desired, immediately sprinkle with basil and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with marinara sauce.

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2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce and beer; heat through. Add meatballs; stir to coat. If desired, top with sliced jalapeño.

Thinly sliced jalapeño pepper, optional 1. Prepare meatballs according to package directions.

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 package (9 ounces) frozen beef ravioli, thawed

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Cooking spray Fresh minced basil, optional 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed 1. Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip ravioli in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.

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After spending two weeks with my husband in the hospital this year, I noticed the words, “Pause, Reflect, and Heal” on each patient’s door. Of course I’ve seen this before, but it felt like a message to me this time.

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It is easy to do. First, click your profile picture on the top right of the page — tap “Profile,” and then “Edit Profile.” Next, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the bright blue button that says, “Temporarily disable my account.”

You might find out you enjoy the freedom it gives you. Listening to and reading the news can be mentally exhausting and discouraging. Especially now when every news story turns into a political competition. Some of us are programmed to think we must be busy doing something all the time, but that’s not true.

I recently listened to a much-needed sermon about rest. The words reminded me that rest is not only a necessity but also a commandment. The pastor pointed out that the Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.

It’s okay to say, “I’m sorry, I can’t do this now.” We recently paused a commitment we loved because it became too much for us. It was physically exhausting and took time away from each other and our families. Think about the hours we spend on our phones looking and posting on Facebook, Instagram, and all the others. Meanwhile, our families and circle of friends are waiting for our attention. Every so often, my daughter temporarily disables her social media accounts.

God clearly said that we need to rest, and we can thank Him for pointing that out to us.

To pause means a temporary stop in action or speech. It’s about listening to ourselves and identifying what restores us, gives life to our souls, and refreshes us. How we rest or when doesn’t need to be the same way for everyone. We are the only ones who know when our minds, heart, and bodies need to take a break!

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hen you come to a stop sign or red light, you stop and look both ways. Likewise, at a yield sign, you pause and look both ways. It keeps us safe. The same thing happens when we take care of ourselves. We must know when to stop, pause, and take a break.

Saying yes to everything and everyone can cause stress, and too much stress creates diseases such as obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma. Physical and emotional pain makes you tired. Overextending ourselves at the expense of our physical or mental health is notThat’sgood.why taking a break helps. It allows our brain and body to get the necessary recharge to keep going. Even too many good commitments can wear us down if we don’t find a way to manage our time and rest.

I know He could have done it all in one day or one moment, but I think He was setting an example for us. He divided cre ation up into six days, and then he rested. This was not for our Creator’s benefit, but ours. He was setting a pattern for living by reducing the tasks of our lives into workable units. As a result, we can accomplish more and feel less frustrated.

In six days, the Lord “made the heaven and the earth” and all living things upon the earth and rested on the seventh day of that first week.

When we never feel rested, or when we feel overwhelmed, scattered, or burnt out, when nothing is restoring us or refresh ing our souls, we must pause and reflect on what our body and mind need. I have recently felt this way, and have felt it throughout dif ferent seasons in my own life. Taking a break can help us adjust our current routine and re-focus on what is important to us.

Deana Landers, a retired nurse and health educator, is Christian speaker who strives to educate and encourage. She may be contacted at dlanders1511@gmail. com or 276-780-7355.

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(3) And if you REALLY want to support the small businesses, and that’s the reason you’re seeking a door prize, take a different tact—set an organizational budget and buy gift cards at local businesses! The ROI on those for both the organization and the business is so much higher than a trinket. The business owner will appreciate the support, the winner will get their choice, and your organization will have built a stronger relationship that could help you next time you need a t-shirt sponsor or a cash donation from the business. It’s tough for everyone right now. Those not struggling financially are emotionally exhausted. They’re dealing with labor issues, supply issues, customer complaints—you name it. It’s not just here. It’s everywhere. And it will be for a while, I’m afraid. If we truly want local businesses, it’s up to us. Shop local as much as possible. Have a little patience and understanding. And look for ways we can work together instead of tearing each other apart. 423-246-1901 423-274-3993

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ne of the most disheartening things I’ve read in a long time was a post on Facebook where a person was soliciting donations for a cause—I don’t remember which one. It could have been a ball team, a school club, a church group, etc., but it doesn’t matter. The writer was blasting local business owners for not donating to their cause, and the writer was cheesed that we are encouraged to shop local but “local doesn’t support us.” Hold up. I can speak from decades of experience here, as a small business owner (my dj side gig), and as someone who has worked in the trenches alongside thousands of small business owners over the past three decades.What the person didn’t realize is that they weren’t the only one asking for a donation. Even in robust times, small businesses run on very thin margins. Most set a donation budget, but when that’s exhausted, that’s all they have to give for the year. When times are tough, like they are now—skyrocketing costs of everything from labor to goods to utilities to rent—there’s just not as much to go around. And the need for donations also grows, because those groups are seeing the hard times and crazy prices too. The big difference is that, in simpler times, a business owner could pick four or five groups to support and cover a wide segment of their community. Now, donations from faraway counties, miles from the business with little hope of anyone ever making the trek to shop, are an almost-daily occurrence. Business owners are then stressed and stretched even more, trying to balance what they can give with all the worthy donation requests. It’s so tough to say no. But I’ve counseled folks who have asked me how to get donations, and it’s pretty simple: (1) Only ask businesses that you have a personal rela tionship with. If you’re not a customer and the first time you’re in the business you are asking for something, expect a no—not because you’re a bad person or it’s an unworthy cause, but because customers are the lifeblood of that business. The owner is much more likely to find a few coins to sponsor a customer’s project.(2)Don’t go to the well too often—once a year tops. If you are a champion fundraiser, and you get volunteered to line up prizes for several organizations, it’s still your face they see. Be strategic with whom you ask.

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