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Butterfly Fashion May Hot Hunk Hunt!

The April “Hot Hunk” was on page 27.

Earl Workman Last month’s birthday boy!

Each month Voice will “hide” a picture of a “Hot Hunk.” If you find him, fill out this form, mail it in, and you could win 2 tickets to Barter Theatre.

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Barter Theatre’s Steel Magnolias 7

Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 10

Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Containers April Hensley 11

National Salad Month 12

Nancy Binder 14

Cover Story: YWCA Announces 2018 Tribute to Women Award Recipients

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Jan-Carol Publishing New Releases 18

Elder Wellness 20

How to Create a DIY Boho Wall Hanging Savannah Bailey 25

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ollowing the Royals, Prince William and Duchess Kate have a new addition to the family, and now another royal wedding on the horizon. The fascination is hard to understand for some, but perhaps it is viewed as a ‘Cinderella’ dream that has come true. The beautiful princess finds her prince and they live happily ever after. This captures the ‘little girl’ in every woman’s heart. It is the fairy tale with the happy ending.

That is what makes many of us move through life–hopes and dreams, never giving up in search of that fairy tale and hoping that our dream(s) comes true.

Each year, JCP helps someone make their dream come true by offering a book contract to a select author. We had several submissions in this year’s competition, and one lucky recipient will be announced in our June issue and will be awarded a three year publishing contract. Thank you to all for your support and participation!

May is an exciting time of the year. Spring has sprung, April snow showers have brought May flowers, and the air promises warmer weather. During the summer months, JCP, Voice Magazine, and Modern Day Appalachian Woman…

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May is a special month with the recognition of Mother’s Day. We wish all moms a very happy Mother’s Day. And for one very special Mother–Happy Mother’s Day to my mother!

My Mother—Katie Lou Fuller Thought of the month: “If someone is strong enough to bring you down, show them that you are strong enough to get up.” —Author Unknown “And as she fell apart, her shattered pieces began to bloom–blossoming until she became herself exactly as she was meant to be…” —RaMona La Rue, Fashion Designer Verse of the Month: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

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Butterfly Fashion Butterflies are so beautiful and graceful. They are a symbol of change and new beginnings. Colorful and whimsical, there is something magical about butterflies. From a crawling caterpillar, the butterfly emerges, flying into the breeze with colorful wings.

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Voice Magazine for Women is a Proud Sponsor of Barter Theatre’s Production Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias Presented at Barter Theatre by Bonny Gable

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magine your elation at being cast in a production of the beloved Steel Magnolias. What is your very first thought?

For Mary Lucy Bivins it was, “Hooray!” The role of Ouiser was the first she played at Barter Theatre. “I couldn’t have been happier that after fifteen years it is returning, and that I’m getting to play Ouiser again.”

Kim Morgan Dean (Truvy) replies, “I totally started crying!

I grew up watching this movie. My grandmother, mom, and other family members are from little towns in Georgia. This was like my childhood.”

Tricia Matthews (Clairee) saw the show when it first opened Off-Broadway thirty-one years ago, and loved it. She was thrilled to finally have the chance to perform in it.

“The name Steel Magnolias is so well known,” says Sarah Laughland (Annelle). “I’m really excited to be a part of such an iconic and classic story.”

“I think it’s a benchmark for Southern comedies, too,” says Bivins. “Many writers have tried to match it, but Steel

Kimberly Cole, Mary Lucy Bivins, Alice White

Mary Lucy Bivins, Elizabeth McKnight Sloan, Jo Hall Magnolias remains at the top of the genre. But it’s good that it has inspired so many writers to tell Southern stories.”

In Truvy’s Beauty Salon in a small Louisiana town, six women gather to share joys, tears, and an unbreakable loyalty.

When squabbles erupt, mysterious pasts arise, or tragedy strikes, they hold fast to one another with an unfailing courage born of their Southern heritage.

The story of the play originated in real experiences from playwright Robert Harling’s life. His own sister succumbed to diabetes, leaving behind a two-year-old son. He wrote the play as a way to deal with his grief, and also as a legacy for his nephew.

He intended a serious play, but in basing the characters on his mother’s friends – with their distinctive speech, idiosyncrasies, and inimitable way of interacting – he produced something endearing and humorous as well.

While an absolute delight to produce the show, it presents unique challenges which the actresses are tackling with relish.

Laughland and Dean are hard at work taking beauty school lessons. They diligently practice washing hair, setting rollers, and doing manicures, because they will not pretend but will actually perform all these skills right on stage. They want it to become second nature to them so that they can be “in” the play at every moment.

Determining appropriate Southern dialects is another challenge because the characters have varying accents due to differences in social class and level of education.

Bivins adds, “But that’s what’s so fabulous about this is that all of that disappears as soon as you walk through the doors of Truvy’s shop. All of that is left behind and we cling to each other for support that could only come from women.” voicemagazineforwomen.com | May 2018 | 7

Remembering Mom

By Pam Blair

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y mother-in-law was a child of the Great Depression, a time when countless American families were crushed by the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. The hardships they experienced were utterly devastating, as many people lost their jobs, their homes, and their life savings. Some families were separated when they were forced to move in search of work, but my mother-in-law’s parents managed to keep the family together, and she later became a wonderful wife and mother who enjoyed watching her four sons grow up during better times. She loved her boys and often told funny stories about their early years, but as she grew older, she reminisced more about what it was like growing up during the Depression. This brief excerpt from her memoir, My Earliest Memories of a Wonderful Life, contains recollections of a life well-lived during a very bleak period of time.

When I was about five years old, the Great Depression swept the country, bringing food lines and despair and sadly, the end of life for those who could not endure it. At my age, I hardly knew that life had changed, while for others, it was as if a giant blanket had shrouded life in a cloak of darkness and desperation. The important things like happiness and family were still good for us. Daddy was furloughed from his job on the railroad, and he took a job with the county, operating heavy equipment. My mother became a health care helper, but later we had no recourse but to rent our home to strangers, while we moved to a house in the country that my

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grandparents had left to my parents. Fortunately, we had somewhere to go.

Moving to the country meant that we were much more isolated from our friends. I had no one to play with, but even at the age of five, I was resourceful. There were two older ladies who lived in houses at the end of our road, and we soon became friends in the most unusual way. It was always Mother’s practice to hunt for bargains at the Salvation Army store, and after Daddy lost his railroad job, Mother redoubled her efforts to save money by recycling used garments. She would turn clothing she found at the store into dresses and outfits for me, and I loved to play dress-up with her finds, winding a long scarf around my neck and putting my little feet in lowheeled shoes that were way too big for me. Soon I was trotting down the street in those wobbly heels, eager to show the neighbor ladies how fancy I looked. They always made a fuss about whatever I was wearing and I would totter back home and put on something else to model for them.

Our life in the country, even during the Depression, was a unique and special time.

My parents and my brother and I were very close and enjoyed spending time with each other.

Richard was the best brother in the world, and I looked up to him all my life. We didn’t want for food or shelter, and there were no food lines like those we heard about in the cities, thanks to our neighbors’ farms and our own garden. Daddy would take me fishing and he would tie a string to a hickory limb so I could fish right there beside him.

I had the best childhood anyone could ever want and I never felt deprived, even though we were living in hard times. I think I was young enough to love our life just the way it was.

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5 Ways to Commemorate Mother’s Day When Mom has Passed Away

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osing a loved one is never easy. Whether the loss is recent or not, many people find the void created by a loved one’s passing never leaves them. Celebrating holidays or milestones can magnify feelings of loss, and such feelings may surface on Mother’s Day among people whose mothers are deceased.

People approach Mother’s Day in unique ways when their mother has been laid to rest. Such an experience is extremely personal, and there’s no right or wrong way to mark the occasion.

It can be challenging scrolling through other’s social media posts about happy brunches and thoughtful gifts. Some, particularly those for whom the wounds may be especially fresh, may opt to avoid the celebration for the benefit of children or spouses.

Others may embrace the bonds they had with their mothers by reflecting on their memories.

Those opting to stay connected to their mothers this year can recognize that, although Mom may be gone, they are not motherless. While Mother’s Day may be painful for people who have lost their mothers, the following are five ways to make the most of Mother’s Day. 1. What would make her happy? Take a heartfelt moment to think about what made Mom tick and brought joy to her life. Was it pouring over recipes in the kitchen? Did mom like to trek to the top of a mountain in her hiking shoes? Pay homage to her by walking in her footsteps and you may just feel a deeper connection.

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2. Get together with siblings. If you have siblings, you can share the day together. This way you can remember the happy times, comfort each other and laugh together. If you don’t have siblings, consider a visit with an aunt or uncle, or another close relative who may be feeling the loss, too.

3. Relay fond stories to others. Celebrate Mother’s Day by doing things to ensure Mom’s spirit and personality live on. Bring up fond stories of Mom with your spouse, friends, or your own children. Help blur out the sadness of the loss by focusing on happy memories, such as those depicted in family photos.

4. Put mom front and center. Take out a beautiful photograph of your mother and display it in a prime location in the house. This way you may feel like she is sharing the day with you, and you can think about her fondly each time you see the photo.

5. Enjoy your favorite childhood meal. Whether Mom was a master chef or couldn’t boil water, there’s bound to be a meal you associate with her. Whether that special meal is Chinese takeout or a slow-cooked roast, enjoy it on Mother’s Day in her honor.

Coping with loss on Mother’s Day is seldom easy. With time and by focusing on the positive, people who have lost their mothers can enjoy Mother’s Day.

phones and tablets. Video apps like Skype and FaceTime enable you to video chat with others in real time. Come Mother’s Day, connect with mom via such apps so you can watch her open up her gifts.

any modern families are spread out across the country if not the globe. Some people move away from family to further their careers, while others are called upon to care for others. Children may separate from their parents to witness new travel experiences. Military service may call individuals away from home as well.

Distance can make it challenging to spend time together for major holidays and other special occasions — like Mother’s Day. But Mother’s Day can still be special even if Mom lives hundreds or thousands of miles away.

Reconnect with home

Embrace technology

Treat her to the ultimate surprise

Technology helps break down some of the barriers created by distance. While phone calls were once the way to keep in touch, many people now utilize various forms of digital communication.

Someone who lives across different time zones can talk through texting or the various social media avenues available on computers,

If possible, make a surprise visit this Mother’s Day. Coordinate the plan with your father or another relative, and then enjoy seeing her eyes light up when you arrive.

With a little creativity, even families separated by geography can share the magic of Mother’s Day together.

If Mom is the one who ventured from home, help her to reconnect with her hometown or another place she feels attached to. Ship her some favorite regional foods that can only be bought in town.

Create a special day Even if you do not live near your mother, you can still plan a fun day for her in her town. Make reservations for a spa, hair salon or other sources of pampering and surprise her with all the details.

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Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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others, stepmothers, grandmothers, and many more remarkable women often work tirelessly and without fanfare to provide for their families. Even though they may deserve to be recognized throughout the year, moms enjoy a special day nestled within the month of May when children, spouses and others celebrate Mother’s Day. Many people give heartfelt gifts on Mother’s Day to express their love for the mothers in their lives. The perfect gift may focus on Mom’s interests and the things that make her truly happy. With that in mind, the following shopping tips can help anyone find the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

• Explore spa packages. What mother won’t benefit from some rest and relaxation with a little pampering thrown in? Salons and massage therapists typically put together Mother’s Day packages that cater to mothers. Packages may include massages, facials, hair treatments, manicures, and pedicures.

Gift-givers can customize the services depending on their budgets.

• Dining out can be a treat. A meal at a favorite restaurant can be a welcome change from kitchen duty.

• Schedule a paint and sip. A paint and sip session is a unique gift. A session is typically two hours and includes step-by-step instructions. Patrons are encouraged to bring snacks and their favorite beverages.

• Give tickets to a show or sporting event. Whether Mom is a sports fan or she prefers the theater or live music, event tickets can make a wonderful gift. Unique gift ideas include tickets to Cirque du Soleil, Barter Theatre, or a Broadway play.

• Give the gift of wine tasting. Wineries can be found across the country and frequently open their doors to wine tastings and wine pairing events. A Mother’s Day wine tasting can be special for the entire family and support local businesses.

Mother’s Day offers the perfect opportunity to lavish attention on special women. Gifts that cater to Mom’s interests will make the biggest splash.

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Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Containers

By April Hensley

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f you live in a condo, apartment, or a place with little garden space, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own fresh veggies at home.

Many Americans are downsizing to smaller homes without a large yard to maintain. Container gardening is the answer, and a rapidly growing trend.

Growing in a container is as easy as, and sometimes better than, planting in the ground. You have control of the amount of sunlight, soil, and fertilizer. Also, you can choose a location that is convenient, and keep plants safely away from hungry wildlife. Arranged attractively, some planted containers make gorgeous decorations for decks, patios, and porches.

There are only a few things that are a requirement when growing edibles in a pot. Otherwise, don’t be afraid to have fun experimenting with your favorite plants.

• The most important thing when planting in a container is to make sure there is at least one hole in the pot to let excess water drain.

• Pot size is also important. Most plants will do well in a pot that fits their full grown size. However, some—like heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes—have a deep root system that helps to anchor the plant. With these, up to a 20 gallon container may be necessary. If after planting, it begins to look stunted or stops blooming, move up to a bigger size container.

• Hanging baskets, buckets, grow bags, or any decorative pot you like can be used. There are also commercially designed planters made especially for container gardening.

• Potting soil mixed with mushroom compost, composted cow manure, or your own homemade compost will help grow a healthy plant.

• Slow release fertilizer mixed in with the dirt will help feed the plants over the growing season. After the plants begin to bear fruit, fertilize with a liquid fertilizer at least every two weeks.

• Container plants require a lot more water maintenance. During scorching summer months you may have to water as often as every day if the plant does not get rain. Drip irrigation is very inexpensive, easy to set up, and saves a lot of time.

• Compact and dwarf plants are best for smaller containers. Vining plants like cucumbers and zucchini can be trained to grow up a trellis to keep out of foot traffic, or can be placed in a hanging basket to grow down. There are also bush varieties available. Plan to stake or cage large tomatoes.

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A Watermelon Salad for Summer Soirées

Summer grilling season is right around the corner! In addition to traditional backyard barbecue fare, hosts who want to give their guests something a little lighter may want to consider the following recipe for “Watermelon Salad” from Laurey Masterton’s The Fresh Honey Cookbook.

Watermelon Salad

Serves 4 4 cups watermelon cut into large chunks 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1⁄2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Fresh mint leaves For a buffet presentation, just before serving, arrange the watermelon chunks on a large, flat platter. Top with the cheese and olives. Drizzle with the olive oil and garnish with the mint. For individual plates, just make smaller versions the same way.

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Stray from the Salad Norm

If trying ingredients that steer clear of the norm is something you enjoy, then consider kumquats the next time you’re in the kitchen.

An orange-like citrus fruit, kumquats can be eaten raw or used in preserves. The following recipe for “Kumquat Salad” from Jennifer Tyler Lee’s The 52 New Foods Challenge is ideal for those who want to start their kumquat experiment with something simple.

bring back their color. Drain again and place in a large bowl.

Add the kumquat slices, oil and salt to the beans. Toss to combine.

Serve immediately.

Refreshing Spring Salad

Kumquat Salad

Serves 4 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup kumquats, thinly sliced and seeded 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Place the green beans in a steamer insert and set them over the boiling water.

Cook the beans for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender when pierced with a fork.

Steam them a little less if you prefer your beans on the crunchy side.

Drain the beans and give them a bath in a large bowl of ice water to

Just about anything can be added to salad, making it a versatile dish anyone can enjoy. The following recipe for “Melon Salad with Watercress and Oroblanco Vinaigrette” from Tal Ronnen’s Crossroads is just one of many takes on this refreshing and often nutritious meal.

Melon Salad with Watercress and Oroblanco Vinaigrette

Serves 4 1 ripe canary or honeydew melon (about 2 pounds) 2 Oroblanco or other seedless white grapefruits 1⁄2 cup fresh mint leaves, cut into chiffonade 1⁄2 cup finely diced Kite Hill truffle, dill, and chive soft fresh almond milk cheese (optional) 1⁄2 cup watercress, stems trimmed 1⁄4 cup Oroblanco Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon Freshly ground black pepper To prepare the melon: Slice a small disk off the bottom of the melon so it can stand upright on a cutting board.

Cut the melon down the middle to halve it, and scoop out the seeds and membranes with a tablespoon. Halve the melon pieces again, so you have four 1⁄2-inch thick slabs. Lay the slabs on the cutting board and, using a 1-inch round cutter, punch out 5 circles from each slab. Set aside. Discard the rind.

To segment the grapefruits: First slice off the top and bottom of each one and stand upright on a cutting board. Use a paring knife to cut off the skin in strips from top to bottom, following the natural round shape and turning the grapefruit as you go. Trim off any white pith that remains. Hold each grapefruit over a bowl to catch the juices and carefully cut along the membranes on both sides of each segment to free it, letting the pieces drop into the bowl. Squeeze the juice from the grapefruit membranes into the bowl; you’ll need the juice for the vinaigrette.

To serve: Arrange 5 melon rounds on each plate. Strew the mint ribbons over them. Scatter the grapefruit seg-

ments, cheese, if using, and watercress on top. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and season with flaked sea salt and pepper.

Oroblanco Vinaigrette

Makes about 1 cup 1⁄2 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped Pinch of red pepper flakes 1⁄4 cup fresh Oroblanco grapefruit juice (reserved from salad) 1⁄4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄4 cup grapeseed oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Combine the shallot, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl or a mason jar. Add the juice, vinegar, and oils, season with salt and black pepper, and whisk or shake vigorously to blend. Leftover vinaigrette can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Citrus Breakfast Salad

For those unafraid to try something new at the breakfast table, the following recipe for “Citrus Salad With Vin Santo and Mint” from Norman Kolpas’ Buongiorno! Breakfast and Brunch, Italian Style combines a famed central Italian dessert wine with popular morning fruits.

Citrus Salad With Vin Santo and Mint

Serves 4 to 6 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup Vin Santo 4 sweet seedless oranges 1 ruby, pink or white grapefruit Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

With your hands, firmly crush the mint leaves. Put them in a small nonreactive bowl or a large glass and pour the Vin Santo over them. Leave to soak for at least 30 minutes.

With a citrus zester, remove the zest from one of the oranges in thin strips or remove the zest using a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, taking care to avoid any of the bitter white pith, and then use a small, sharp knife to cut the zest crosswise into thin strips. Reserve the zest.

To segment the oranges and grapefruit, first cut a slice off the top and bottom of each fruit just thick enough to expose the pulp beneath its membrane. Then, steadying a fruit on a cutting board on one of its cut ends, carefully slice off the peel in strips just thick enough to remove the outer membrane from each segment, following the fruit’s contour. Holding the fruit over a mixing bowl, carefully use a small, sharp knife to cut down along the membrane on either side of each segment, freeing the segment and letting it drop into the bowl.

Hold a strainer over the bowl and pour the Vin Santo through it to remove the crushed mint leaves; discard the leaves. Add the reserved orange zest and stir gently to mix.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Garnish the salad with mint sprigs before serving.

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Channel Islands National Park A Tranquil Spot off the Southern California Coast Article and Photographs by Nancy Binder

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he Channel Islands are a group of eight islands off the coast of Ventura, California. In 1938 five of these islands, Santa Barbara, Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel, were named a National Monument. In 1980, the five islands and all of the submerged land and water within one nautical mile were elevated to a National Park, plus the waters extending out six nautical miles from each island are a National Marine Sanctuary.

The epicenter of a 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Santa Cruz Island in early April of this year. Because the islands are 12 miles from mainland California and have no fresh water supply, human habitation was limited.

Bones dating back 13,000 years have been found on Santa Rosa Island. The Chumash Indians made seasonal visits to Anacapa Island to fish, gather shellfish, and hunt sea mammals. Evidence of their presence is provided by middens containing archaeological remains. There are 27 such sites on Anacapa Island. The Spanish first visited the islands in 1542. Captain George Vancouver gave the islands their present names in 1793.

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Author and husband A visitor’s center for the Channel Islands National Park is located in Ventura, CA. There are exhibits and a film about the park there. Information about tours to the islands by a private concession is also available. We went in February, and reservations are a must. We booked a day trip to East Anacapa Island. There are other trips available, and camping is available by permit on other islands.

A smaller visitor’s center is located in Santa Barbara.

The morning was sunny and warm, but we were forewarned that the crossing to the island could be chilly, so thankfully we wore jackets. We were also told when we booked the trip that there is no food or water available on the island, so we packed our lunch and water. The day of our trip, a school group of fourth graders were also on the boat. Some were going to East Anacapa Island, and others were going on a tidal pool tour. For many of the children, this was their first boat ride and they were so excited. During the one hour trip, several dolphins put on a display, jumping over our wake. What a joy to watch the children and listen to their discussion of the trip. The boat has both indoor and outdoor seating. We started outdoors, but after 15 minutes we decided we would be more continued on next page

Stairway onto East Anacapa Island comfortable indoors. It was a very smooth crossing of the Santa Barbara Channel.

On arriving at the dock, the next challenge is a ladder from the boat to the dock and then 157 steps to the top of the cliff. On arriving at the top of the cliff, we had a ranger-led tour of the island. There is a lighthouse on the island. Supplying this lighthouse has always been a problem, as everything must be shipped from the mainland and hoisted up the cliff. The electricity on the island is supplied by solar power with a generator backup. Communication is by cellphone with a radio backup.

Early lighthouse residents brought plants, namely ice plant, that overtook the native plants. It is a beautiful looking ground cover, but because of it being an invasive species, many volunteers have helped to clear large Below: Ice plant

areas eliminating the plant. The children on our boat were going to do just that, after their tour of the island. One of the native plants is giant coreopsis, which stands about three feet tall. Because we were there in the winter, it was very green with yellow flowers. It withstands dry weather very well. The plant looks brittle and ‘dead’ about 9 months of the year. I am so glad that we saw it in bloom. Our guide also showed us a wild cucumber, which is poisonous. I always wonder whom was the first person to try it and find out that it was poisonous.

Several bird species nest on Anacapa Island. The Western Gull nests on the ground. Their beaks are bright yellow with a red dot, which their chicks tap when they want food. On West Anacapa Island, the CalWestern gulls nesting ifornia Brown Pelicans nest.

Because these pelicans are easily disturbed and will abandon their nests and young, West Anacapa Island is closed to the public. Their removal from the endangered species list about a decade ago is a success story.

Once our guided tour was complete, we walked back to Inspiration Point where you can look west to the other islands.

There was a nice breeze that cooled us, and when we licked our lips, we could taste the salt in the air. On a bench, we ate our lunch watching the birds fly overhead. We could hear the barking of the sea lions below the cliff. Several kayakers were far below us, paddling near the rocks. This truly is a spot for reflection on the beauty of the water, birds, and islands.

After lunch, we used the trail guide to retrace our steps and stop at the 7 spots to read more about the islands and the previous inhabitants. All too soon it was time to board our boat for the ride back to the mainland. It was a wonderful, peaceful day away from the traffic and congestion of mainland Inspiration Point California.

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Nancy Binder is a retired application software developer turned freelance writer combining her love of travel with her desire to share her experiences. She is passionate about exploring the outdoors and has been “bitten by the African safari bug,” now her favorite travel destination. Contact her with comments or travel questions at nancybinder@msn.com. voicemagazineforwomen.com | May 2018 | 15

Announces 2018 Tribute to Women Award Recipients Photos by Hill Photography Service

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ine exceptional women who actively better the quality of life for thousands in our region are being honored

by YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Nominated by area organizations and chosen by an independent panel of judges, the nine award recipients exemplify those working to enrich the region, and will be honored in categories which reflect the impact of the YWCA in our region: Nurture, Empower, and Transform.

This year’s Tribute to Women award recipients will be honored at an awards banquet on May 10, 2018 at the historic Bristol Train Station.

Aimee Davis, 2018 Tribute to Women Chair, says, “I have long been inspired by the words of the founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, who once said, ‘You cannot be, what you cannot see.’ The women honored this year through Tribute to Women demonstrate the positive impact a determined woman can make with an individual, an organization, or even an entire industry. It is our honor to recognize these women, their powerful accomplishments, and the meaningful impact to our region. Because, when we are able to shine a light and “see” good in the world, it has the power to inspire us all.”

The 2018 class of Tribute to Women Award recipients includes:

Dr. Rebecca Buchanan

Dr. Dorothy Conley Dobbins

Nurture

Dr. Marta Wayt

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people find empowerment through physical activity. Her nominating colleagues at Emory & Henry College say that her “passion and persistence” most mark her character, and that her leadership in the area of health and human performance is helping to transform teaching practices and instilling healthy habits among a regional population that deals inordinately with health issues related to obesity. Dr. Buchanan has envisioned and nurtured regional programs that impact hundreds of young women and men, as well as relentlessly shares her expertise at conventions and professional trainings for educators.

Dr. Dorothy Conley Dobbins has demonstrated a commitment to the ideals of social work for more than 45 years. In 2016, the Tennessee National Association of Social Workers awarded Dorothy with the Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition was because of her mentorship with students, leadership, and community outreach.

Dorothy has progressively advanced her career, beginning in the role as a Food Stamp Eligibility Worker and advancing to the Associate Vice President of the Office of Diversity in the Healthy Services Division at ETSU. She has a long-standing history of nurturing students from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds, and has focused much of her career on increasing diversity at ETSU, in her community, and in the Northeast Tennessee region.

As a physician, Dr. Marta Wayt, not only demonstrates clinical talent, but true compassion for her fellow human beings. Even though Dr. Wayt maintains a full-time internal medicine practice in Kingsport, she also serves as the medical director of Providence Medical Clinic of Kingsport, which provides free health care to people in need.

Under her direction, the clinic has experienced phenomenal growth in services and number of volunteer physicians and staff. Recognized as a natural leader, Dr. Wayt recently became the president of the medical staff at Holston Valley Medical Center, the second largest hospital within Ballad Health. She is also the recipient of a fellowship from the American College of Physicians, and was a Servant’s Heart Award nominee of Mountain States Health Alliance. continued on next page

Lisa Carter

Dr. Louise Fincher

Empower

Jimmie C. Miller

Described by her nominator as “the ultimate effective leader,” Lisa Carter started her career as a bedside nurse and progressively worked her way up to the role of CEO of Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Additionally, with the recent merger of the two local health systems, Lisa will now lead the pediatric service line for Ballad Health. Her regional leadership in health and wellness programs, advocacy, and exceptional clinical care serves the children and teenagers in a 29-county service area. Not only does Lisa work to provide the best care for children in her profession, but she also serves as a board member for Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House Charities, is a member of Children’s Hospital Alliance of Tennessee, and is active in various other organizations.

Educator and community leader, Dr. Louise Fincher, is not only recognized as the dean of an important educational entity within the Marion community, but also as an important voice on decisions related to the health care future of the region. Dr. Fincher’s leadership in the successful launch and accreditation of the Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences last spring has been widely praised for the promise it holds in enhancing health care across the region. Along with a Falls Prevention Center, graduate degrees in physical therapy, and future degrees in occupational therapy and physician assistant education, the School houses an Obesity Research Center and free clinic serving uninsured and underinsured residents from throughout Southwest Virginia.

Jimmie C. Miller is among the elite attorneys in our region, evidenced by numerous recognitions as one of the “Super Lawyers of the Southeast” annually since 2009. In 1982, when she accepted employment at the Firm of Hunter, Smith & Davis, LLP in Kingsport, she entered the legal profession at a time when very few women were courtroom advocates in our area. Even as a new graduate, Ms. Miller chose to go toe-to-toe with some of the most seasoned courtroom veterans, all of whom were male. Since the courageous beginnings of her career, she has held nearly every position available in the local bar associations and has successfully served as the first female managing partner of her firm. Her inimitable example and mentorship has undoubtedly led to greater opportunity for other female attorneys in our region.

Karen Boyd

Dawn Roller

Transform

Nita Summers

Through her role as the Site Director for the Branch House Family Justice Center, Karen Boyd transforms the lives of those who are victims of domestic violence. Through her efforts in helping to create one of only nine Family Justice Centers in the state of Tennessee, victims of domestic violence are provided counseling, financial assistance, medical treatment, legal advice, transportation, and compassionate assistance. In addition to her transformational work at the Branch House, Karen has received an Outstanding Service Award and the Above & Beyond Award for the pro bono services she provided as an attorney at Legal Aid of East Tennessee.

Dawn Roller has sparked positive change in the Bristol community by applying her leadership skills as a volunteer and professional in a diverse group of organizations. As Junior League President, Dawn envisioned and orchestrated the addition of a Splash Pad at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, which sees nearly 300,000 visitors annually. Dawn’s leadership and passion has also inspired other community projects, such as providing free reading material for children, Thanksgiving meals for underserved families, and dental services for veterans, among others.

Countless lives, many worthy organizations, and our region are substantially changed for the better because of Nita Summers’ willingness to work for change. Nita is a servant leader who has served in a myriad of volunteer capacities to help tackle community issues such as literacy, the opioid epidemic, abuse, the arts, and limitations facing women and girls. Nita was a founding member of the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, has served on the Steering Committee for the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at ETSU, the Circle of Friends Committee for the International Storytelling Center, and the Johnson City Schools Foundation Board, among others. Although her areas of service are varied, Nita’s desire to transform her community for the better remains consistent.

To honor the exceptional aforementioned award recipients, the YWCA NETN and SWVA will host a banquet and silent auction at the historic Bristol Train Station at 101 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bristol, Va., at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 10. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ywcatnva.org. Funds from this event support the mission of the YWCA including efforts to increase the economic empowerment of women and families, promote women’s health and safety, and to support racial justice and civil rights. For more information, call 423.968.9444 or email CKing@ywcatnva.org or visit www.ywcatnva.org. voicemagazineforwomen.com | May 2018 | 17

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Beginning with poetry, he has moved into Christian fiction, and is currently working on the third book to his City on a Hill Series.

An ordinary woman discovers she has an extraordinary ability when she awakens from a coma—she’s able to make people tell the truth. When Amelia Jones recovers from a paddleboard accident on Amelia Island, Florida, she soon realizes that when she says the words ‘the truth be told,’ others are compelled to speak honestly. As she deals with the profound intellectual, emotional, and spiritual impact of the 45th Presidency, she continues her soul-searching about the nature of ‘truth’ in an alternative-facts society.

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rom across the ocean to the Carolina Mountains comes a boy and his faithful yellow dog. Set in Colonial frontier times John is no stranger to adversity. Join John in a tangled web of lies and deceit, as he fights to survive while seeking his destiny. As John’s adventure unfolds, see him struggle with his own inner demon, fight in the Battle of King’s Mountain, and discover his connection to the mystical Shadow Dogs. John’s story is one of both joy and heartbreak that you’ll never want to end.

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Written by Dale P. Rhodes, Sr. When lifelong best friends, Da Juan and Sterling, head to school on the first day of their senior year, they are excited to be the top dogs. They never expected their rookie history teacher to throw down the gauntlet on the first day and make a challenge that would engulf the whole senior class, but that’s exactly what he does. This group of friends, however, backs down from no one and nothing. In their last year of high school and the mission trip that becomes their journey the next summer, they prove there is nothing that true friendship cannot overcome. From school books to pranks, to lending a helping hand to giving your life, these friends hold nothing back and carve out a legacy that will propel them into the rest of their lives.

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The prose and the poetry that intertwine throughout this book express in a simple way how to live for God, and to see how his grace and mercy go a long way, which is very important in the world that we live in today. One cannot go at it alone; we must have a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father.

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From across the ocean to the Carolina Mountains comes a boy and his faithful yellow dog. Set in Colonial frontier F times, John is no stranger to adversity. Join John in a tangled web of lies and deceit, as he fights to survive while seeking his destiny. As John’s adventure unfolds, see him struggle with his own inner demon, fight in the Battle of King’s Mountain, and discover his connection to the mystical Shadow Dogs. John’s story is one of both joy and heartbreak that you’ll never want to end.

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When lifelong best friends, Da Juan and Sterling, head to school on the first day of their senior year, they are excited to be the top dogs. They never expected their rookie history teacher to throw down the gauntlet on the first day and make a challenge that would engulf the whole senior class, but that’s exactly what he does. This group of friends, however, backs down from no one and nothing.

In their last year of high school and the mission trip that becomes their journey the next summer, they prove there is nothing that true friendship cannot overcome. From school books to pranks, to lending a helping hand to giving your life, these friends hold nothing back and carve out a legacy that will propel them into the rest of their lives.

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Written by Jenn Sadai No Kids Required is the story of 20 women who are choosing to be childfree. It showcases the blessings and burdens that come with their decision, how they fill their free time, and the countless reasons why these women decided that kids are not required. It’s an honest and insightful story about respecting one another’s choices and living life on your terms.

“Are you ready for tomorrow, or are you oblivious to the dangers around you? Author Dale P. Rhodes, Sr. explores each avenue of life in his novel, If Only, questioning the very fabric of human society— God and the devil and heaven and hell. There are guardian angels among us, watching and guiding us. You only have to believe.”

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“Have you ever wondered what an angel might be thinking?

Dale P. Rhodes, Sr. explores that idea and tells a story of how difficult life can be, even for an angel. Persuading people to follow the right path is not always an easy task, especially when you have doubts yourself just as Thaniel, guardian angel, does. Thaniel leads the reader on to a good story to be remembered.”

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Dale P. Rhodes, Sr. was born in central Virginia and still lives there today. He wrote poetry and short stories in high school.

After graduation life became centered around work, bills, and parenthood, and writing was pushed to the back burner. The death of Dale’s father stirred his pen to life again. Dale loves his wife and their four grown children. He also loves movies, music, sports, and doing projects around the house. His rescue dogs and cats are his babies now. Dale continues to write and hopes to have his fourth and fifth books coming to fruition in the near future.

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Guardian Angel, Thaniel, is struggling. His greatest weakness, his love for humans, is also his greatest strength. For centuries, he has cared for and looked after people, trying to lead them to God. Things are not working out the way he believes they should and another funeral is more than he can bear. Failure looms over every step he takes, but things aren't always as they seem. Life goes on and Thaniel must as well.

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Written by Dale P. Rhodes, Sr. Guardian Angel, Thaniel, is struggling. His greatest weakness, his love for humans, is also his greatest strength. For centuries, he has cared for and looked after people, trying to lead them to God. Things are not working out the way he believes they should and another funeral is more than he can bear. Failure looms over every step he takes, but things aren’t always as they seem. Life goes on and Thaniel must as well.

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If Only

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My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It

Written by Teresa Stutso Jewell Three families leave England, land on the coast of Virginia in the mid 1600’s, find a hidden, undiscovered mountain in West Virginia, and live secretly for almost 300 years.

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“Wellness” is a vague term which The World Health Organization defines as “the optimal state of health of individuals and groups.” This encompasses both the individual meeting his or her spiritual, physical, social, psychological, and economic potential, Wellness Examples Wellness programs may be large and national, or and fulfilling his or her expected role within the small and localized. Programs include group classes family, workplace, and community. at senior centers on self-management, and seminars managing their health, wellness, and any chronic Wellness Components Wellness programs for seniors touch on most conditions or diseases. For example, some communiaspects of daily life. Physical activity, especially ties have created programs to teach seniors to how to improving balance to reduce the risk of falling, is a be proactive in taking care of potential health risks, mainstay. Programs also focus on cognitive abilities, like showing seniors how to reduce their fall risk by such as improving memory and using different parts adapting their homes and increasing strength and of the brain. A wellness adviser might help a senior balance.

Ideally, wellness programs for seniors should be modify his home to make it safer and more functional. Social interaction helps prevent loneliness, focused on several issues that affect the geriatric population, such as reduced flexibility, loss of balance, isolation, and depression. strength loss, brain health, post-rehab, and arthritis.

Wellness Whereabouts Aside from helping the elderly spend their time in Geriatric wellness programs are sprouting wher- an enjoyable manner and work on their social skills, ever seniors are. Those who live independently can such programs can find a class at a senior center. Many assisted living also minimize the facilities and nursing homes offer group classes for impact that certain their residents. Some home health care programs age-related health work with home-bound seniors. Caregivers may work concerns may have one-on-one with friends or loved ones on compo- on the lives of the nents of a wellness program. elderly.

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Audiologists are the health care professionals who provide a hearing evaluation. Those professionals provide patient-centered care in the prevention, identification, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of hearing, balance, tinnitus, and other hearing disorders for people of all ages.

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Closing Up Shop – Selling or Renting the Home

By Cindy K. Sproles

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ecky and Roger stood staring into the storage facility as the movers stacked the final boxes. It was a hard moment— closing the door on all their parents’ belongings. Even though they were grateful their parents were still with them and in good health, it was still difficult.

Since the move into assisted living, siblings Becky and Roger, shared the upkeep of their parent’s home, yard work, and cleaning. The time arrived when something needed to be done.

Their parents had adjusted well to the assisted living facility. They were happy and making friends, but the chore came when Roger sought a way to broach the subject of closing out the house to sell or rent.

The home, for many seniors, is their first real possession, as well as their final attachment to independence. Approaching the subject of selling or renting their home would come as a blow. How do we handle such a sensitive subject?

Begin with the practical The costs of assistive living are draining, especially if parents are unable to save for or afford long-term health insurance. A simple approach, for lack of better words, is how an empty home affects the pocket book. Discuss the house in a positive manner. Show parents the benefits of selling or renting as opposed to describing the burden of upkeep, maintenance, and insurance on an empty home.

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Perhaps say: “How would you like to see some additional income to help cover your expenses here in the assistive living facility?”

Finances generally pique their attention and open the door to suggest renting or selling the home.

When the subject is broached in a positive manner, seniors are less defensive and more open to hearing options.

More so, they can make the decision to rent or sell on their own—a decision important not only to their financial well-being but their physical well-being as well. Seniors will sense they are still in control of their independence and good cooperation is usually a result.

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Always offer options from how to handle insurance, to storage or auction of personal belongings. Inclusion in these decisions does three things for aging parents: 1) It allows that continued involvement in personal decisions, 2) It gently guides them to letting go, 3) It brings closure and acceptance. Remember, they’ve worked their entire lives for “Keeping the Comforts of Home” their home and its contents. They • Alzheimer's Care • Respite Care were raised in a time when it was • Dementia Care • Companion Care hard to own anything, so letting go is • Hospital to Home • Hospice Care especially difficult.

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Gardening should not be a pain!

G ful nature, can be demanding on the body. Thankardening is a physical activity that, despite its peace-

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• Use ergonomic gardening tools. Ergonomic gardening tools are designed to prevent the types of aches, pains, and injuries that can cut gardeners’ seasons short. Gardening injuries can affect any area of the body, but injuries, aches, or pains affecting the back, wrists, and hands are among the most common physical problems gardeners endure. Look for ergonomic tools that reduce the strain on these areas of the body. Even arthritis sufferers who love to garden may find that ergonomic tools make it possible for them to spend more time in their gardens without increasing their risk for injury.

• Alternate tasks. Repetitive-strain injuries can tendency to linger, which can keep gardeners affect gardeners who spend long periods of time indoors and out of their gardens. When gardenperforming the same activity in their gardens. By ing, maintain good posture to prevent back injualternating tasks during gardening sessions, garries. Gardening back braces can protect the back deners can reduce their risk of suffering repetiby providing support and making it easier for gartive-strain injuries. Alternate tasks not just on deners to maintain their posture. Tool pouches muscle groups worked, but also on level of difattached to gardening stools or chairs can also be ficulty. Remember to include some simple jobs less taxing on the back than gardening belts tied even on busy gardening days so the body gets a around the waist. break.

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Freshen up your home for the spring season!

After a few months of chilly temperatures, come spring, many homeowners are eager to throw open their windows and doors and breathe new life into their homes. Simple changes made now can improve interior spaces and brighten the atmosphere of a home.

• Go plant shopping. Research shows at least one plant in your home per 100 square feet is efficient enough to clean the air. Fresh foliage also makes a home feel warm and inviting.

• Swap out throw pillows. Accent pillows on beds and sofas are quick and inexpensive ways to add new bursts of color to rooms. You may be able to make over a room’s entire color scheme with new pillows.

• Clean existing light fixtures. Another way to brighten the mood in a home is to periodically clean light fixtures to make sure they are working effectively. Spend time dusting them and cleaning off any accumulated debris. Maybe switch out old lamp shades for newer ones that let more light shine through.

• Give rugs and floors a deep cleaning. Recirculated air may be full of dust and other microscopic particles that end up blowing throughout your home. At least once a year, give your carpet and upholstery a thorough cleaning. You may be surprised at how clean and fresh a home looks and smells once rugs and carpets are deep-cleaned.

• Simmer some homemade home deodorizer. In a large pot, boil water and some scented herbs, such as rosemary, citrus rinds, vanilla, or lavender. The aroma will waft through the home, creating a pleasing scent.

• Invest in new window treatments. Lightweight draperies or new blinds or shades can transform the look of a room. Be sure to keep curtains and blinds open during the day to maximize the hours of sunlight.

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Plush and Saxony carpets are better in low-traffic areas.

These carpets may show footprints, vacuum tracks, and dirt, but they’re higher on the comfort spectrum than other types of carpet. Berber, which is more flat and dense, helps mask stains and tracks. It is durable in high-traffic areas. Textured carpets, like frieze, are cut from fibers of different heights, so they mask stains and are also softer on the feet than Berber.

Padding

Padding can impact the way carpeting feels and how long it lasts. It isn’t always necessary to purchase the most expensive or thickest padding. However, it is wise to pick a pad that matches the type of carpeting you’re selecting, and one that aligns with how you plan to use the room.

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Select a reliable carpet retailer and installer for your business. Competent installers will lay the carpeting in the correct manner, so that it will look beautiful and maintain its durability for the life of the product.

Take time when shopping for carpeting, which is a substantial investment that can last for many years if the right material is chosen and installed correctly.

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By Savannah Bailey

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ecently I decided that my bedroom walls needed a little more texture, most of the art I have being framed and flat. After a few idea searches on Pinterest, I came upon some hanging yarn art pieces. The soft and somehow free look of the yarn was very calming, and I couldn’t resist creating a similar piece for my wall.

I started with a large embroidery hoop and yarn in colors that matched the other décor in my room. I chose yarns of varying thicknesses to add depth to the craft.

I began by painting the embroidery hoop a light yellow. Then, with the two thickest yarns, I cut 10–20 extra-long pieces of both gray and pink. I lined up the strands three or four pieces at a time, folded them in half, draped them over my embroidery hoop, and put the ends of the strands through the loop at the top. You can see this process in the picture to the left.

I continued to add sets of thick yarn to my hoop until I was satisfied with the pink and gray strands as my base layer. Then, I repeated the process with the shorter and thinner yarn I had. For my smaller, green yarns, I cut more strands than I had for the thicker yarn. I grouped them in sets of five or six to ensure that they were still thick enough to stand out.

After all the yarn was secured to the embroidery hoop and I was happy with my pattern, I cut the ends of the thicker, longer yarn until they were level. I cut the thinner yarn much shorter to create layers.

I’m thrilled with the way my project turned out, but I found many more advanced versions of the craft during my research. I definitely plan to try this craft out again for a different room in my home, and I can’t wait to create a more advanced look!

Children have long been drawn to expressing themselves through art.

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Opening Your Eyes

By Kelly McFadden

“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.”

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riving through Lagos, Nigeria–one of the largest cities in the world–was quite an adventure. Driving through the traffic of the busy roads was like walking through a swap meet. Hundreds of people stationed themselves on these busy city streets, doing their best to offer their goods to travelers passing by in order to make their livings. The longer we rode in the car, the less I looked out my window, keeping my eyes forward.

On one particularly slow traffic day (it took an hour to drive two miles), the amount of people that came by our car was uncountable. It is easy to say “no” again and again for goods you don’t want or need, but it is much harder to say “no” to the small child who knocks on your window asking for money for food, to the crippled man on a skateboard rolling between cars hoping someone will give him some money, or the young girl who walked a blind gentleman past the car and asked if we could spare some change. Stories like these are commonplace in Lagos and all over the world. It got so bad that, at one point, I simply closed my eyes because I couldn’t look anymore.

It is easy to feel helpless to the woes of the world. There are so many needy people all around us. But, the answer is not to live a life doing what I did in the car that day. We should not shut our eyes to the sorrows and the needs of those who are oppressed. As Christians, we are called to reach out to those who have nothing, and to serve others without expectation of repayment. The Bible tells us to defend the weak and maintain the rights of the poor.

Although it is not realistic for people to hand money to each person they pass, there are things we can do. First, open your eyes. Be ready when the Lord provides an opportunity to help someone. Second, do your part. Alone, none of us will solve the world’s poverty. But together, each of us doing our part through volunteering or giving, we can help make a difference in the lives of those we come in contact with. Don’t shut your eyes, as I did in Lagos, because it feels overwhelming. Rather, open them to see that the Lord gave each of us the power to give back, no matter our circumstances. www.homeword.com

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Cease trying to work everything out with your minds. It will get you nowhere. Live by intuition and inspiration and let your whole life be Revelation. –Eileen Caddy

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ost of us require re-education, in other words, time and work to make a marked change. We often live on autopilot, doing the next thing or what is required. It is difficult to move past this type of life, yet extremely rewarding.

We can make a conscious decision to live beyond a mundane life by developing our intuition. We all have this capability. The ego mind is a barrier to developing intuition. Utilizing intuition is an avenue to creating a high capacity for a peaceful, compassionate, and non-judging lifestyle.

Intuition is the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

It can show itself in several ways, through sight (clairvoyance), sense (clairsentience), hearing (clairaudience), and knowing (claircognizance).

Our intuition must be recognized and appreciated.

If the intuitive visitor is given a royal welcome when she comes, she will come again; the more cordial the welcome the more frequent her visits will become. However, if she is ignored or neglected she will make her visits few and far apart.

Every cell of our body houses our intuition. It is not a magical skill, it is intelligence; intuition is wisdom within each of us. Our job is to learn how to recognize it.

It is a high vibratory experience.

Living intuitively allows us to have the power of choice, resulting in peace and transforming us to thriving individuals. Will we ever struggle again? Yes, we will. Yet,

when we live from a higher state of consciousness, our intuitive self will override our egocentric self that loves to bring us down.

The more we focus on the things we love each day, the more alert and aware we will become. Keep asking your mind questions. Look around and say, “What do I see that I love and thrills me? Gives me passion?”

Do the thoughts on your mind liberate you or imprison you? As the body absorbs food, the mind absorbs the object of its attention, gives it life and being, or undesirable qualities.

Tips for developing your intuition: 1. Through breath and scent: Frankincense, lemon, lavender, juniper, & sandalwood.

2. Through beauty: Appreciate and gaze upon the beauty of the universe (the sun, moon, stars, flowers, trees, leaves, rain, etc.).

3. Through sound: Choose music that enlivens and inspires you.

4. Through words: Listen to or read what elevates your mind.

5. Through meditation: Deep meditative times will elevate your intuition.

Resources to aid in developing intuition: First Intelligence: Using the Science and Spirit of Intuition and The Intuitive Dance: Building, Protecting, and Clearing Your Energy.

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t’s been such a long winter, hasn’t it? So long, most of us just about resigned ourselves to wearing sweaters and winter weight wools right on through ’till Christmas, leaving the seersucker to the moths—knowing the darned things would be too cold to flap their little wings to get into the closet. But just over a century ago, we really did have a summer that never was!

In April 1815, Mount Tambora in the Dutch West Indies erupted, spewing more nastiness into the air than a political campaign. It took nearly a year, but the resulting drifting haze brought “dry fog” to the United States just as the redbuds and forsythia were to start blooming. The haze was so thick it dimmed the sunlight, tinting it red. Our ancestors were a hardy bunch, so that didn’t bother them.

The resulting killing off of crops—now that’s another story.

In May 1816, a heavy frost destroyed almost every crop across the northeast US. Temperatures stayed below freezing the whole month of May, a heavy freeze June 9, frost on August 23 across the region. Since The Great West hadn’t been opened up with railroads, the hearty north-easterners were left with what grains, canned goods, livestock and firewood that they had stored—and supplies were going fast.

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There were bright spots. The lack of oats to feed the horses led German inventor Karl Drais to figure out another mode of transportation, leading to the invention of the bicycle. And that June, the frigid weather forced Mary Shelly to stay indoors. With all the extra time on her hands, she put pen to paper and wrote the horror classic Frankenstein.

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