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Publisher’s Notes
Summertime is Finally Here! The past few months have brought us some of the most frustrating weather I’ve experienced in Nebraska in a very long time. I have lived in Nebraska my whole life, so I know that the weather can be challenging. This spring, however, really tested my patience. I found myself checking my weather app multiple times a day, hoping for a sign that things were improving. Let’s hope summer is a little more predictable than spring has been. I love summertime. I think a lot of that feeling tone comes from my childhood, when summer meant three months off…remember those days? When I was a kid, we were finished with school right before Memorial Day and didn’t go back to school until after Labor Day. Not today! I grew up in a large family—six kids. Three girls came first, followed by three boys. I was the youngest girl…a middle child. I feel this was a perfect spot for me. I had two older sisters to learn from and three younger brothers to boss around. Back then, summertime meant freedom! We entertained each other, and our backyard was typically full of kids from around the neighborhood. My oldest sister, Patte, would orchestrate plays that we would perform for the neighborhood parents. We would all play in the enormous sandbox that my dad had built to keep the kids busy. One summer night, after my parents had bought a new washer and dryer, we got to play with the great boxes that they came in. My sisters and I decided that we would use them for tents and camp out in the backyard. All was going splendidly until the cockroaches started coming out of the boxes. The shrill screaming of three little girls in the dark brought my father, Al, running to the backyard to protect us. Looking back on this, I realize that my dad thought it was quite funny, but he still swooped in and saved his daughters from the dreaded bugs! Some of my fondest childhood memories were made in the summertime. It’s not as if we had much “stuff.” My father owned his own business, and there were lots of times when money was very, very tight. We didn’t know it, though. Mom and Dad were great parents who gave us lots of freedom to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow. Summertime was our time to learn things “outside the box.” It has helped me every day of my life! This summer, let’s create some great memories for our kids and grandkids. As my daughter, Carissa, has taught me: “Don’t give stuff for gifts, give experiences and memories!” Let’s enjoy! See you next month!
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Inside This Edition 2 Publisher’s Notes 6 Fashion Worthy For quick summer dressing, nothing looks as pulled-together as the perfect summer dress. Here are some hints to help you find your favorite go-to dress.
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26 Fresh Concept If you are experiencing reduced desire/pain with intimacy, or urinary incontinence with otherwise good health, you are most likely a good candidate for vaginal rejuvenation.
28 Healthy Living
9 Zodiac Forecast
30 The Market Place
10 Weekend Gourmet
32 Income Outcome
12 Business Style
33 Kids Comments
14 A Woman’s Work
34 The Good Life
16 Interiors By Design
36 Positive Perspective
22 Good Looks 24 Out and About
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Fashion Worthy
The Best of Warm Weather Dressing Embrace the Summer Frock
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Summer is here, and we want to spend our time out in the lovely weather that we’ve been waiting for all winter and spring. Who has time to put together complicated outfits? For quick summer dressing, nothing looks as pulled-together as the perfect summer dress. Here are some hints to help you find the dress that will be your favorite go-to item this season. First, decide what silhouette you are most comfortable wearing. If you are svelte, a skimming sheath dress would be perfect for you. If you are pear-shaped, a fit and flare shape might be the most flattering. If you have an enviable waistline, a dress with a defined waist and perhaps a belt would look good. My favorite shape of all time is the chemise or shift dress. It falls straight from the shoulders and skims over the body in a straight line that is both comfortable and forgiving. If you want a more defined waistline in a shift dress, you can always belt it. Once you know the shape to look for, you can narrow your focus and make your dress hunt much easier. Interesting sleeve shapes are a hot trend right now. A threequarter length sleeve looks great on everyone and is actually quite slimming. Long sleeves sometimes create a color block that makes you look square. Breaking up that color block with a three-
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quarter sleeve is a great trick. You can also look for sleeveless dresses in the stores during the summer. They can be very pretty on the right person but are sometimes impractical. Remember— sleeveless dresses mean cold shoulders, so you must always have a jacket or sweater handy for those air-conditioned restaurants! Length in dresses is no longer an issue. Whatever length looks good on you is the best length. Of course, we have all seen a woman in a too-short dress who cannot possibly remain dignified sitting down. A little above the knee is as short as I would recommend. A casual summer dress in a knee length looks cute with those simple tennis shoes that are everywhere right now. I am not talking about a heavier athletic shoe, but a more lightweight summer tennis shoe. A longer midi-dress looks great
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with a sandal, a flat, a little kitten heel, or a platform. Designers are using great fabrications for summer. Nothing beats the lightweight stretch knits for a comfortable and packable dress. Then there are those sheer, floaty fabrics that come in floral prints for a gorgeous summer look…and, with a little ingenuity, that dress can be worn several ways to stretch your vacation wardrobe. On cool nights, add stretch jeans under a shorter dress and it becomes a tunic. Take a casual cotton blend dress, throw it over swimwear, and voilà! Watch it become a swimsuit cover-up. Some women avoid dresses because they’re self-conscious about their bare legs, especially early in the summer, when those legs have been hiding from the sun all winter. Don’t worry—you don’t need a dark tan to look great in summer dresses. If you do want a little more color, you can investigate self-tanning products. These products have improved a lot over the years and no longer give you that orange look of the past. My personal favorite is Airbrush Legs, which is a spray tanner that really covers flaws. If you’d rather have a professional apply your tanner, check with your favorite spa. If you just can’t get comfortable with bare legs, you can still wear summer dresses! Go for a long dress that lands just above the ankle. It’s a very romantic look, especially when paired with sandals. Add a large-brimmed summer hat, and you will look and feel beautiful! A summer frock needs a little jewelry to offset the simplicity of the look. Chokers are a hot trend this summer. Longer necklaces are still popular and are perfect to complete the long, sleek look of a one-piece outfit. Earrings are really fun for this summer, including oversized baubles and attention-grabbing designs like fringy earrings or shoulder dusters linked together. Now that summer is finally here, let’s enjoy it by simplifying our everyday fashion decisions. Throw on that little summer frock and get out under the beautiful blue skies and warm sun. Editor’s Note: Holly has been in the fashion industry for over 30 years as a buyer, boutique store owner, visual merchandiser, and fashion show producer. She is currently the owner of a modeling agency. Holly regularly appears on local TV doing fashion segments. WE
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Happy birthday, Gemini! This month, your focus will be on domestic and emotional matters. Over half of the planets are forming a Grand Square. This may create more challenging life situations, but everything will turn out to your advantage by month’s end. Health for Gemini will be wonderful, and you will feel remarkably attractive. Single Gemini may find love in spiritual places. Cancer (Jun 21–July 22) You should be able to face stormy situations. Because of the planetary positions, you maintain a sensible understanding of life and will be making decisions based on purpose and sound judgment.
own time. Have faith that troubling situations will run their course.
Leo (July 23–Aug 22) House of Career is the strongest for Lions this month. Jupiter helps you accomplish your professional goals. You may be approaching decent opportunities in your favored field.
Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18) This month is for transformations. Changes are happening in your life. You will be content with these fluctuations, as many are beneficial to you.
Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22) Try to keep a low profile this month and avoid possible confrontations (this may be challenging). You must maintain your focus on the important issues at hand.
Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) The presence of Mars in House of Love will make you more forceful and brave. Your personal charisma and self-assurance are positively affected by the retrograde of your love planet, Mercury.
Libra (Sep 23–Oct 22) When dealing with matters of concern for relationships, remember that affection is more important than perfection. Learn to overlook minor differences with loved ones. Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21) Worldly desires may consume your thoughts—this may rule over your family affairs and emotional matters. This mindset presents an opportunity to exercise restraint. Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 22) Planetary influences are challenging. Be patient and allow things to happen at their own pace and in their
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of melted butter, 2 eggs, and 2 Tablespoons of sugar. Mix well. Pour batter into a greased 9x12-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40–50 minutes. Braised Short Ribs Heat one-fourth cup of canola oil in the bottom of a Dutch oven or stew pot. Brown 3–4 pounds of bone-in short ribs. Add 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup of red wine, 1 sliced onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Put a lid on the pot and put the pot in a 350-degree oven for 3 hours. Remove the ribs and thicken the juices to make gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes. Papa’s Zippy Italian Sausages Grill 6–10 Italian sausages for 5 minutes. Place the sausages in a slow cooker with 1 sliced onion and 1 red or green pepper. Pour in 1 cup of spicy tomato juice (like V8 or Zing Zang). Cook on low for 4–6 hours. You may add another can of peppers or tomatoes/ chili peppers. Serve on toasted brat or hoagie buns. Grilled Packet Asparagus Clean and trim one pound of fresh asparagus. Place the asparagus on a large piece of aluminum foil. Add several slices of onion and lemon. Add 3 Tablespoons of butter and seal the foil to make a packet. Place over indirect heat on the grill for 5–6 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender. Season and serve. Pound Cake and Strawberries Rinse and slice 2–3 cups of strawberries, then sprinkle with sugar. Leave on the counter to macerate. In a large mixing bowl, blend one and one-fourth cups of soft butter with 2 cups of sugar;
mix for 5 minutes. Add 5 eggs, one at a time, mixing well. In another bowl, whisk 3 cups of flour, one-half teaspoon of salt, one-half teaspoon of baking soda, and one-half teaspoon of baking powder. Blend 1 cup of room-temperature buttermilk with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of lemon extract. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, alternately with the buttermilk mixture. Mix the batter for 5 minutes. Spoon the batter into a wellgreased and floured tube or Bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45–60 minutes. Cool the cake for 15 minutes, then invert. Glaze with a powdered sugar glaze before slicing and serving with the fruit. Blueberry Crisp Mix 6 cups of rinsed blueberries with one-half cup of sugar, 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, and a dash of salt. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish. In a bowl, mix three-fourths cup of flour with one-half cup of rolled oats, one-half teaspoon of baking powder, a dash of salt, and one-third cup of brown sugar. Use your hands to mix in 6 Tablespoons of soft butter until you get lumps and crumbles. Pour the mixture on top of the fruit. Bake at 375 degrees for 50–60 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream. Rhubarb Pie Put 5 cups of washed, trimmed, and cut rhubarb into an unbaked pie shell. In a bowl, blend together 2 eggs, onehalf teaspoon of nutmeg, one and one-half cups of sugar, 3 Tablespoons of flour, and a dash of salt. Pour the mixture over the rhubarb. Top with a second pie pastry crust, flute, and vent. Place the pie on a cookie sheet to catch overflow. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then turn down the oven to 350 degrees and bake for another 45 minutes. WE
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Treating the Whole Child By Jodi Fuson
Born at 29 weeks’ gestation in April of 2016, Jaylee Krauter didn’t take to eating very well. Fortunately, the multidisciplinary team at Bryan Pediatric Rehab Services was ready to step in with a long-term plan to help Jaylee learn how to eat. At Bryan Pediatric Rehab Services, staff members work with the patient’s whole family to ensure the best care at the hospital and at home. While Jaylee was still in the NICU, she “ate” through a nasogastric tube, which delivered the proper nutrients through her nose, down her throat, and into her stomach. Speech therapist Julie McDaniel worked with Jaylee to learn suck-swallow-breathe coordination. Julie also introduced different types of bottle nipples to help Jaylee maximize her oral motor function. Oral motor is anything relating to the muscles and movement of the mouth. Eleven weeks later, Jaylee went home to Wilber, Nebraska, but she still had the support of Bryan Pediatric Rehab Services. They had taught Jaylee’s mom, Kili, how to massage Jaylee before each bottle feeding. “We were trying the bottle, but it got to the point where she wouldn’t take it,” Kili says. Jaylee still struggled with getting enough nutrition. In October of 2016, Jaylee’s doctor put in another nasogastric tube. Teaching Jaylee to swallow was difficult, in part because of the tube, Kili explains, but Jaylee just wasn’t getting enough nutrients on her own. After four months, Jaylee got a gastrostomy button (G-button) on her belly for more direct tube feeding. Bryan Pediatric Rehab therapists have been using a six-step guide to help Jaylee master eating. First comes tolerating food. Next is interacting with it—smelling it and touching it. Jaylee is currently on the tasting step. “Jaylee has made significant progress with exposure to foods and oral motor development,” Julie says. Typical oral motor development takes about two years for most children, Julie notes. Sometimes, Kili starts dwelling on how long it’s taking for Jaylee to learn to eat. At times like those, she is especially appreciative of the support and encouragement she gets from Julie and occupational therapist Stacey Anderson. “They’re good at pulling out their papers and saying, ‘This is where she was eight weeks ago, and look where she is now,’” Kili shares. The three have established a closed Facebook group so they can stay connected. “They’re always available if I’m getting discouraged,” Kili says. Because of the 40mile commute from Wilber to Lincoln, Jaylee sees Julie and Stacey only every other week. On the off weeks, Kili coordinates with an in-home therapist from the WilberClatonia school district. During Jaylee’s sessions at Bryan Pediatric Rehab,
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Patient Jaylee with Stacey and Julie begin with a sensory activity. Then they occupational therapist transition into the feeding room, where they introduce Stacey Anderson and foods, Julie explains. The detailed plan includes a food speech therapist Julie hierarchy based on sensory properties such as color, McDaniel texture, shape, and flavor. When Jaylee turned two, she was finally bringing food to her mouth to lick, take a bite, and chew a few times before spitting it out. “Volume is not necessarily our goal,” Julie says. The focus is on increasing Jaylee’s exposure to foods and improving her oral motor function, so she can eat efficiently and safely. So Jaylee’s family can continue the therapy at home, Bryan Pediatric Rehab therapists create a plan for Jaylee and her family to follow. The Family Therapy Meal Sheet gives them specific steps to follow including sensory activities and what foods to introduce and in what order. “It helps because sometimes you just feel lost,” Kili says. One meal sheet described how they should introduce orange foods, like an orange slice, orange cheese, orange sherbet, and orange juice. Julie believes that Bryan Pediatric Rehab’s team approach is what helps patients like Jaylee make progress. “We’re not just looking at oral motor or just sensory,” she explains. “We’re looking at the whole child.” This includes the child’s whole family. Kili adds that Julie and Stacey have been great about sharing information with her older daughter, Karena, who has been the primary family member bringing Jaylee to therapy. Each month, the Bryan Pediatric Rehab team sets three goals for their little patients. One of Jaylee’s goals for March was to move food toward the back of her mouth and swallow. A long-term goal is to grow Jaylee’s desire to eat food, so she can be weaned off of the G-tube. In the meantime, a dietitian has been consulting with the therapists to assess the calories Jaylee is getting and to find a balance. “Jaylee’s come a long way,” shares Julie. “We’re still working with her so she can eat on her own to consistently get the nutrition she needs.” With the ongoing support and services from the team at Bryan Pediatric Rehab, Jaylee’s future of enjoying many different kinds of foods looks very bright! For Jaylee, the focus is on learning to eat and getting enough nutrition. Bryan Pediatric Rehab also helps children with developmental disablitiies, difficulty with speech, oversensitivity to sights, sounds, textures, flavors and smells, autism, and many other areas. To learn more, call 402-481-3316 or visit bryanhealth.org/pediatric-therapy. WE
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A Woman’s Work
Peculiar Roommates Strange Bedfellows Offer Unexpected Happiness
By Sharon Knierim
Isn’t it true that, just when you think those surrounding you finally understand your wishes and preferences, they somehow pull the rug out from under your feet? Maybe that’s what makes life interesting…or, at the very least, compels us to think of new ways to make our desires known.You might remember that line from “The Godfather,” when one character says to another, “It will be those closest to you who will betray you.” Well, in a much watered-down version of the cautionary tale, poor old Grandma has been betrayed or maybe just outvoted. Here’s the thing: Both my husband and I were raised on diverse Iowa farms where it was the rule that people lived inside of houses and animals lived outside of houses. Animals were domiciled in barns, chicken coops, hog houses, or under the back porch. This was more or less the law of the land. There were no exceptions. After all, why would we bring the animals inside? Were we willing to change places with them and move ourselves into barns, chicken coops, hog houses, or under the back porch? We were not. I will admit that, after our children began growing, we did adopt a dog while we were living in an urban area. We always wondered
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about the wisdom of that decision, but when my husband brought that little brown-eyed abandoned dog home with him one dark night during a blizzard, it was impossible to turn the dog away. Instead, we kept that dog, fell in love with him, and made him a member of our family. That little dog is long gone now, but we still remember him and talk about him often. Eventually, he moved to the family farm and lived his life out in complete happiness as he became master of all he could see. Many years later, we became masters of a criminal cat who stole from us constantly. We began to resent that felonious feline, and he, too, moved to the family farm, though for
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Plumbing 101 Keep Your Home Running Smoothly By Robyn V. Powell
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t give much thought to your plumbing system— until it’s too late. Plumbing emergencies can be extremely stressful, even leaving you stranded without running water until a plumber arrives. By arming yourself with a few maintenance tips and knowing when it’s time to call in a professional plumber, you can prolong the life of your pipes and prevent a plumbing disaster. To keep your plumbing system running efficiently, it’s important to nip even small problems in the bud. Clogged drains, the most common plumbing problem, are more than just a nuisance. Backed-up water puts strain on pipes, shortening their lives. Harsh, chemical-based cleaners can corrode pipes, are harmful to the environment, and don’t always eliminate the clog. Repeated chemical applications over time can result in a leaky pipe. Before reaching for chemicals, try pouring down half a cup of salt followed by boiling water. If a clog persists, it’s time to call a plumber to snake the line—this will completely remove the hair or grease causing the plug. To prevent clogs, carefully monitor what goes down your household drains. Keep food and grease out of kitchen drains, hair out of bathroom drains, and everything besides sewage and toilet paper out of toilets. One of the main plumbing culprits is hard water. Just like the arteries running through our bodies, the pipes in
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condition of the existing plumbing. Nearly all homes built before 1980 contain lead in the plumbing system. Lead can leach into drinking water through corroded plumbing material, and no amount of lead consumption is considered safe, especially for children. In 2014, the Safe Drinking Water Act prohibited use of plumbing material that is not lead free and mandated the maximum allowable lead content of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures providing residential water for human consumption to 0.25 percent. Replacing older pipes is a big job that is best left to professional plumbers. If you do update your plumbing, make sure the renovations will bring the house fully up to code. Take the opportunity during any remodeling to inspect newly exposed pipes. When you open up walls and floors and expose pipes, it’s the perfect time to ask a plumber to inspect the existing pipes and let you know if they should be replaced. When remodeling, keep in mind that creating easy access to plumbing can save you money later on—it’s cheaper and easier to replace an exposed pipe than one buried behind drywall. If you plan ahead, plumbing access panels can be incorporated into your design. Prevent shower leaks by installing a fully waterproof shower system. In older showers, replace cracked grout and seal regularly. Keep shower water warm with regular maintenance of your water heater. If your water heater is leaking, not heating properly, older than 10 years, or dinging your energy bill, it could be time for a new heater. Ask potential plumbers if they are licensed, bonded, and insured, and be sure to request a list of references who can attest to the quality of their work. Most large plumbing jobs require a permit to comply with local building codes. It is beneficial to have your plumber secure a building permit before the work is done. This will ensure that any plumbers you hire are licensed and will also hold them liable for any work that doesn’t meet code. It’s advisable to get a second or third opinion before hiring a plumber. You count on your plumbing system to keep clean water flowing into your home and waste flowing out on demand. By taking proactive steps to care for your plumbing, you ensure uninterrupted comfort and safety for your family while protecting your biggest investment—your home. Sources for this article included: safeplumbing.org, epa.gov, and consumerreports.org. WE June 2018
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Good Looks
An Ounce of Prevention Women’s Health Care
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As women, we tend to put others’ needs above our own. We’re accustomed to assuming the roles of supporter, nurturer, and comforter. Though our dedication to others is laudable, we need to remember that it’s important to take care of ourselves. An annual physical exam is a simple step toward achieving that goal. A yearly well-woman visit can detect potential health problems and provide baseline information that, when compared against future tests, may provide early detection of serious medical issues. Many physicians agree that seeing patients on a regular basis allows them to put their patients’ symptoms in better context. Regular visits also provide a more complete health history, helping physicians give better diagnoses. A thorough exam includes obtaining height, weight, and blood pressure measurements; a recent medical history; and a review of current medications. Your physician will also listen to your heart and lungs and check your ears, nose, and throat. A pelvic exam will be performed to check the uterus and ovaries for fibroids and cysts. Tobacco and alcohol use will be discussed. Depending on your medical history, cholesterol, blood sugar, and hormone levels may be tested. It’s important to note that this exam is not one-size-fits-all. Age and medical history are factors in determining what the exam entails. Pap smears, during which cell samples are harvested from the cervix to detect abnormalities, were once routinely performed yearly,
but the new standard is every three years, beginning at age 21. Women over 30 who have had three consecutive normal tests may only need to be tested every five years. Women older than 65 years who have not had an abnormal test in 10 years may no longer need to be tested. The theory on mammograms has also been reevaluated. The American Cancer Society recommends that annual mammograms begin at age 40 to 45 years, depending on your personal history (check with your doctor). That’s not all that’s changed! Many of us equated the mammogram experience to having a car tire run over a breast and park there for several minutes. No more! Today’s 3D digital mammography uses significantly less pressure and provides a much clearer image. A surprising number of women have heart attacks every year. Women should obtain a baseline cardiac profile, ideally at age 20. A full cardiac profile includes a blood test to determine cholesterol,
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triglyceride, and blood sugar levels, as well as a lipid profile. A stress test is performed, as well as an electrocardiogram, which measures the heart’s electrical activity. After determining a baseline, blood sugar and cholesterol levels should be checked every 3–4 years. Thyroid function can greatly affect a woman’s health. The thyroid regulates metabolism, energy, and mood. If this gland is overactive, in a condition known as hyperthyroidism, women may experience symptoms like anxiety, sweating, and weight loss. Conversely, hypothyroidism is when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones, leading to loss of energy, depression, and weight gain. Both conditions can be treated with medication to regulate hormone production. Thyroid levels should be checked beginning at age 35, and every five years after that. Few treatable conditions affect a woman’s quality of life more than hormone levels. Women approaching menopause should have their hormone levels checked regularly. Low levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can lead to abnormal menstrual cycles, infertility, loss of bone density, fatigue, irritability, weight gain, low libido…need I go on? Hormone replacement therapy can alleviate many of these symptoms, though it is not without some health risks. Your doctor will recommend testing options and explain the risks and benefits of hormone therapy. Low hormone levels, combined with menopause, can lead to osteoporosis (low bone density). Women most at risk are those who are post-menopausal, have taken steroidal medications, or are aged 65 and older. Osteoporosis is most often diagnosed with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA scan), a painless procedure where the patient lies on a table while a scanner passes over, focusing on the spine and hip. If a positive diagnosis is determined, your doctor will discuss treatment options. A discussion about preventative health care wouldn’t be complete without naming that which no one wants to name: the colonoscopy. This procedure is critical in preventing and diagnosing colorectal cancer. Before the procedure begins, the patient is given anesthesia to induce a twilight state. Physicians can remove cancerous or pre-cancerous polyps during the scope. Everyone should have a colonoscopy at age 50 and should repeat the procedure every five years. If you are overdue for any test or procedure discussed here, contact your physician. Sources for this article included healthywomen.org, heart.org, healthline.com, and health.harvard.edu. WE
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Decorating Den Interiors Your Home is Your Story By Michaela Aerts
Decorating your home is one of those things that sounds fun and easy…before you start. Who doesn’t love to hop on Pinterest and create boards of wonderful ideas? Then comes the time to put those ideas into action. Where do you even begin? Where do you shop? What are the latest styles? How do you pull it all together and create a flow from one room to the next? How do you keep what has meaning to you but bring it back to life? There are so many decisions to make—it can seem quite a daunting task. I had the pleasure of meeting Christine Lauber, a Lincoln-area franchise owner of Decorating Den Interiors, who knows the answers to these very questions. “Every home tells a story,” she says. “Every room counts! By finding unique ways to repurpose the items they already have and introduce new pieces to the mix, I help my clients discover the stories of their homes.” Decorating Den Interiors was launched back in 1969 and originally offered window treatments. Over the years, it has grown into a ceiling-to-floor decorating service with franchises throughout North America and Canada. After 20 years of teaching elementary school,
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Christine decided to take her passion for creativity to a new level. “Creating new and meaningful space is my life’s passion,” she asserts. In 2016, she purchased a Decorating Den Interiors franchise, and she loves every minute. There are many factors that make Decorating Den Interiors a unique and personable decorating experience. The first is convenience. When you work with Christine, you don’t spend your time walking the floor of showroom after showroom—she brings the ideas to you! In addition, your initial in-home consultation is always complimentary. Let the design concepts come to life in your very own home.
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Decorating Den Interiors offers an extensive and diverse line of products, including custom window treatments, furniture, bedding, wall and floor coverings, lighting, accessories, and more. The high quality of these materials will give you confidence and pride in your purchases. Decorating Den Interiors has nearly 40 years of excellent service backing their business—and they provide this service to thousands of homes each month. Upon scheduling your complimentary consultation, be prepared for a no-pressure, open, and honest conversation about your home. To best meet your needs, Christine wants to know how you live in your home, what you love about it, and what you don’t like. Together, you will analyze your existing furniture and maintain what is meaningful to the story of your home. You will also explore new options, determine color schemes, discuss new styles, and have a blast creating a new space. Christine has access to over 100 different suppliers, and she brings them all to you. Let Christine transform your living space into your personal story—a story that you will be delighted to share with your family and guests. Start with just one room, if that’s what your budget allows. No project is too small, and Christine is happy to work with your budget and timeline. Home is where our hearts truly reside, and Christine believes that everyone deserves to live in a beautiful environment. Some of Christine’s outstanding strengths include her ability to work
with any budget, to duplicate high-end looks with great deals, and to showcase existing pieces that highlight meaning and value to each room. To give you an idea of how she works, she is happy to show you a slide show of beautiful rooms that she has transformed. One pleased customer wanted to keep just a couple of chairs that had been handed down to her and a few pictures that had meaning to her family. Christine was able to take these pieces and make everything else dance around them naturally and beautifully. She brings this incredible gift to all her work. Restoration, repurposing, and redesigning are what it’s all about! Having a personal shopper can be just what some of us need to get the ball rolling on home decorating. Christine has a knack for color memory, room flow, and pulling different patterns and styles together. She brings a fresh set of eyes to your home and presents options that you may not have considered. Your home deserves the breath of fresh air that Christine brings. Treat yourself to the ultimate gift: a complimentary consultation with Christine Lauber of Decorating Den Interiors. Let the ideas begin to flow! Make every room in your home be a part of your story. You can reach Christine by phone at 402-260-2063, by email at clauber@decoratingden.com, or online at decdens. com/clauber. You can also reach her at 400 North E Street, in Milford, Nebraska. WE
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Rejuvenation Nation Surgical and Nonsurgical Options for Vaginal Problems By Kylie Gumpert
The recent popularity of vaginal rejuvenation procedures has made the vagina quite a hot topic of discussion nowadays. These surgical and nonsurgical procedures are meant to do everything from stemming the tide of urinary incontinence to enhancing sexual pleasure to altering genital structure. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the most prevalent form of incontinence among women, affects an estimated 15 million adult women in the United States. Stress incontinence happens when a certain activity, such as coughing, sneezing, running, or heavy lifting and puts pressure on your bladder, resulting in involuntary loss of urine. Treatment options can relieve this condition and improve quality of life. Although we might not talk about it much, many women in the middle and later stages of life experience a decrease in sensation and satisfaction during intimacy. Some of us would call the experience downright painful! There are many reasons for this, including the hormonal changes that accompany aging, the physical changes caused by childbirth, or a significant weight loss. If you have noticed these changes in yourself and are no longer satisfied with your intimate experience, don’t despair. Many treatments can help you regain your spark. Childbirth, aging, and significant weight loss may cause the muscles of the vaginal area to become stretched out, resulting in less sensitivity during intimacy. As we age, our tissues naturally become less elastic, so it’s harder for them to bounce back. Procedures such as vaginal reconstruction or vaginal rejuvenation can tighten the vaginal muscles. Vaginal procedures can also alter the physical appearance of the genitals, should you so desire. Doing your research is essential! For surgical treatments, find a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has vast experience in vaginal reconstruction. You might also want a board-certified gynecologist who has additional training in urogynecology. Vaginoplasty addresses the problem of vaginal laxity. The procedure involves a surgeon using a laser as a scalpel to remove excess vaginal tissue and tighten the muscles. The procedure may take up to two hours. Recovery may be as long as several weeks of healing before intimacy can be re-introduced. By week six, the stitches are typically dissolved. Following a postoperative visit with your surgeon, you will be cleared for normal sexual activity. Many women seek vaginal reconstruction to address issues inside the vagina. Some women are also concerned with the external portion of their genitals. Surgical procedures can address this, as well. For example, if you feel that your labia are too large and are getting in the way of enjoying intimacy, you might consider a labiaplasty. This procedure removes extra tissue to change the size or shape of the labia. Typically, this short
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outpatient procedure can be performed under general anesthesia, with a relatively short recovery time. A clitoral hood reduction might be done along with a labiaplasty to avoid a “top heavy” look after the labia minora are reduced. The American Society of Plastic Surgeon notes that these two procedures have a satisfaction rate over 90 percent. A labia majoraplasty involves trimming excess skin from the outer, hair-bearing labia majora. Monsplasty reduces fat in the area directly above the vagina called the mons pubis. For this procedure, a surgeon will use liposuction and will sometimes remove excess skin and tissue to make the area flatter. If you want vaginal rejuvenation but are shying away from surgery, you might consider vaginal rejuvenation through nonsurgical procedures. Such options include radiofrequency and laser treatments that heat the tissue to slightly damage it, which stimulates healing as well as collagen production. Over time and after multiple treatments, these methods are said to cause tightening of the vagina and surrounding areas. The Juliet laser treatment uses a laser to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the body. The Juliet treatment reverses the signs of aging and childbirth and may also treat stress urinary incontinence and vaginal dryness. Although some women commonly need two or three treatments, the Juliet procedure only takes 15 minutes—with no recovery or downtime. FemTouch Vaginal Laser Rejuvination addresses vaginal conditions including atrophy and dryness, stress urinary incontinence, and vaginal laxity, by promoting the remodeling of the vaginal mucous layer using stateof-the-art CO2 laser technology. The fractional CO2 laser beams are applied along the vaginal wall, resulting in new vaginal tissue growth. This procedure requires just 2–4 short outpatient treatments. MonaLisa Touch, another laser treatment, is marketed specifically toward menopausal women or women
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suffering from vaginal atrophy. It stimulates a healing response and collagen production. Patients usually receive three 5-minute treatments at six-week intervals. Your doctor will determine if follow-up treatments are required. ThermiVa is another noninvasive treatment for vaginal rejuvenation. The technique uses a handheld probe to deliver controlled thermal energy. The heat contracts the tissues and encourages collagen production, which assists with tissue and nerve healing. The results are a rejuvenated vaginal area, less vaginal dryness, fewer urinary issues, and enhanced intimacy. The ThermiVa procedure is conducted in three separate treatments over the course of a few months. Most patients find the treatment comfortable—some patients have even reported falling asleep during the procedure. Because the procedure requires no incisions, there is no recovery time. Patients can resume normal activities, including intimacy, immediately after each treatment. Optimal results typically develop a few months following the treatment, and most patients require a maintenance session only twice per year. If you are a woman battling decreased sexual desire, you may have noticed that there are not a lot of products on the market targeted toward women’s intimate needs. The O-shot (yes, that’s “O” for “orgasm”) is designed specifically for women. The O-shot is a nonsurgical procedure that stimulates a woman’s intimate desire. This procedure extracts platelets from the patient’s own blood. The platelets are then placed in a syringe and injected just inside the vaginal area, near the clitoris. (An anesthetic cream is applied to the area prior to the injection.) The platelets act as a stimulant to grow new cells, making the vaginal area more sensitive to touch. The overall
effects of the O-shot typically last a minimum of 18 months. The G-Shot consists of an injectable cosmetic filler, much like the ones used by cosmetic surgeons or aestheticians to increase fullness in the face or lips. With the G-Shot, the filler is injected into a woman’s G-spot, increasing its size and, ostensibly, her chances of greater sexual satisfaction. If you’re considering vaginal rejuvenation or are simply curious, start by talking to your doctor, gynecologist, obstetrician, or urologist about what you are experiencing and how vaginal rejuvenation might help. As with many other types of surgery, many patients begin with less invasive treatment options before moving on to surgical procedures. Talk to a physical therapist about noninvasive treatments like biofeedback or specialized exercises that it might make sense to try first. If your symptoms are not resolved to your satisfaction, it might be time to look into more invasive vaginal rejuvenation procedures. Check with your insurance company to see what may be covered for these procedures. If you are experiencing symptoms such as a reduced desire for intimacy, pain during intimacy, or urinary incontinence with otherwise good health, you are most likely a good candidate for vaginal rejuvenation. Sensuality and intimacy are very important parts of life. Don’t let insecurity or awkwardness keep you from happiness and satisfaction. Whatever you choose, don’t suffer in silence! Talk to your doctor about your vaginal symptoms today. Sources for this article included: plasticsurgery.org, acog.org, center4research.org, health.clevelandclinic.org, cosmeticsurgery. org, sheknows.com, womenswellnessinstitute.com, abcnewsgo. com, washingtonpost.com, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, oshot.info, and americanhealthandbeauty.com. WE
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Healthy Living
Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Making Patients’ Lives Better Every Day By Sarah Brown
The World Health Organization, Dr. Sukchan Lee tells us, ranks modern medical interventions by how much they can improve a patient’s quality of life. “Number one is cataract surgery, number two is hip replacement, and number three is knee replacement,” he notes. Dr. Lee is proud to specialize in two of those three—hip and knee replacements—at Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine. “There is nothing more satisfying than having a patient who was crippled by arthritis before surgery wake up from anesthesia with the arthritis pain gone,” he says. Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of personalized and efficient care. The clinic’s physicians have trained among some of the top experts and facilities in the nation. They believe that quality of life is the most important thing. “The standard of practice here is comparable to what I witnessed during my time at Harvard and the academic institutions where you would expect the best care based on evidence-based medicine,” notes Dr. Lee.
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Born in South Korea, Lee immigrated with his family to New Zealand at the age of seven. Upon completing medical and orthopaedic school there, he continued his education at Harvard, finishing his orthopaedic training with a subspecialty in joint reconstruction. “My family and I fell in love with the United States and the ideals that Americans hold here,” Dr. Lee shares. “It was totally unexpected, but we ended up seeing if we could stay in the U.S.” Government red tape
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limited him to two options: return to New Zealand for three years before attempting to come back to work in the U.S. or stay by working in an underserved area. Dr. Lee chose the latter. He relocated to Kansas for opportunities to serve in rural hospitals. When his obligation for service in these areas was fulfilled, he continued to stay in the area for five years before Dr. Lee opted for one more move—this time, to Lincoln, where he is the newest member of the team at Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine. “The way that modern medicine is going, there is no such thing as general orthopaedics anymore,” says Dr. Lee. “Everyone is subspecialized in their area of expertise.” Subspecialty education provides physicians in training with continual exposure to the problems and issues that are specific to the joints, implants, or surgeries that a generalist might not deal with on a regular basis. “Subspecialty medicine works because those physicians have extra training in their area— that’s what they’re doing all the time,” he explains. Of the 15 board-certified doctors at Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, the diversity of fellowship-trained subspecialists is comprehensive enough to meet the needs of almost any patient. The model of care at Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine provides patients with the most up-to-date health interventions available. The anterior approach to total hip replacement is just one example, and Dr. Lee specializes in the procedure. Unlike traditional methods, which either split or cut muscle to get into the hip joint, the minimally invasive anterior approach is performed by going between the muscles. Dr. Lee takes advantage of an x-ray machine during the procedure,
which he uses to look at the nonoperative hip for comparison to assist in implant positioning and reproducing a patient’s natural anatomy as closely as possible. While traditional hip replacements have a reputation of short-term increased pain, a decrease in mobility, and longer recovery times, patients who opt for the anterior approach to total hip replacement enjoy a much faster return to function and activity, with less pain and more physical stability in the long term. “As a joint replacement surgeon, that is my aim—to restore somebody’s quality of life by alleviating pain,” notes Dr. Lee. Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine also understands that quality of life (both before and after surgery) affects the success of the procedure and the patient’s recovery experience. Therefore, they have an exercise program in place just for joint replacement patients to help them optimize range of motion and muscle strength before their joint replacement surgery, if needed. Educational classes help patients become fully informed about all aspects of the procedure and postoperative rehabilitation. Dr. Lee shares, “The whole organization here—not just the surgeons, but everyone, from the front desk staff to the nurses—it’s an experience of health care that works as well as any I’ve ever seen.” Dr. Sukchan Lee and the entire staff at Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine are guided by the goal of improving each patient’s quality of life. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the main office location inside the St. Elizabeth’s Medical Building at 402-488-3322 or visit the website at nebraskaortho.com. WE
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Income Outcome
Are You Apathetic?
Make a Decision to Re-Engage or Move On!
Time and again, I see people who are not happy, not engaged, not truly present for their day-to-day life. I think, as a society, we have become accustomed to living at a mediocre level. We don’t like to rock the boat; we are afraid of too much change. Often we tell ourselves that, even though we may not love what we have created for ourselves in regard to our relationships, our work environment, or our home environment, what we know is much less scary than making the decision to move toward something we don’t know. I think that the general attitude of apathy has become especially prevalent and almost disastrous in the workplace. People continue to go to jobs in which they find no joy. They do the bare minimum to fly under the radar, making sure not to cause a stir because they don’t want added responsibility. They become clockwatchers and make sure to use every minute of their breaks. “We may have found a cure for most evils; but we have found no remedy for the worst of them all, the apathy of human beings.” —Helen Keller The problem is really twofold. In the work environment, gone are the days when employers actually read your resume. Today, many companies utilize software to look for key words. Even smaller
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businesses weed out individuals based on what is or is not on a resume without any applicant interaction at all. Additionally, they don’t always take the time or money to invest in finding the right fit for the positions they are trying to fill or provide adequate training and support for new hires. This leads to a dissonance between the demands of the job and the ability, skills, and interest of employees. On the other side, many people are just happy to get a job— anything until something better comes along. Unfortunately, it seems that this has become a growing trend in our society: people look for a paycheck instead of a career that fuels their interests and capitalizes on their strengths. If you are in a job in which you find yourself becoming less interested and invested, it is time to try something new, or perhaps it’s just time to remember why you wanted the job in the first place. Either way, make a decision to recommit and be the best employee you can be. If you can’t do that, set a time limit for yourself to move on to another position. Don’t remain unhappy or unsatisfied. Life is too short, and there are too many options for you to stay stuck. “Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can only be aroused by two things: first, an ideal, which takes the imagination by storm, and second, a definite intelligible plan for carrying that ideal into practice.” —Arnold J. Toynbee
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Graduation: The Next Step on Life’s Journey Take the Time to Enjoy It
Spring is a time for many exciting things. School is out soon, and the kids are looking for summer entertainment or jobs. We celebrate our mothers in May and our fathers in June. Many weddings are planned by June brides. This spring, the most exciting thing in our family is my grandson’s graduation in May. June will see him take the first steps of the journey that will be his adult life. First, he plans on completing his drivers’ education class. Once licensed, he hopes to find a car so he won’t have to rely on Mom for transportation. Or, rather, he hopes to find a job…so he will be able to afford a car…so he won’t have to rely on Mom. All are major accomplishments. He doesn’t know yet where he wants to go on to college or even how he wants to continue his education. He’s talked about a technical school or junior college to start with. He hasn’t yet indicated whether he wants to stay close to home or go somewhere else. I’ve told Mom he can stay with me and go to a junior college or tech school here. Mom has told him he has to do something…work or school or both…he can’t just stay at home. No matter what he chooses, I will miss him. He is my travel buddy. Every summer for the past 10 years, he has come to stay with me for six weeks. We choose a route for a road trip. As we come across things and places that he is interested in, we stop.
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We’ve gone to the Museum of Nuclear Science in Albuquerque and the New Mexico Museum of Space Travel in Alamogordo. We’ve visited a salt mine in Kansas and a bottling plant in Dublin, Texas. We’ve been to several national parks, including Yellowstone, Devils Tower, Great Salt Lake, Grand Canyon, and Sand Dunes National Monument. We’ve stopped to see trains, classic cars, balls of twine, and the geographic center of the United States. His interests have changed over the years, but his sense of curiosity has remained. Nothing is more fun than driving along a two-lane highway (we try to avoid interstates, if we can) or going through a small town and having him say, “Grandma, can we stop and see that?” It may be an unusual building, a sign for a local attraction, an interesting display, or just someplace different to get food. To him and all the other kids who are graduating and commencing with the rest of their lives, I say: Enjoy every minute. Explore. Stop to see or do things. The world is waiting. I hope you all take the time to enjoy your journey. The places you’ll go, the things you’ll see…they help determine the person you’ll be. Editor’s Note: Marge has three children, two grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She holds advanced degrees in education. Her life’s mission is to teach everyone that kids are people, too. WE
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The Good Life
American Wine Country It’s Just Not California Anymore
By Holly Tierney-Bedford
If you’ve never visited a winery, you’re missing out! Trying new flavors of wine can be a fun, relaxing, and even educational way to spend the day. From bridal showers and girls’ getaway weekends to a romantic rendezvous, a jaunt to a winery will make any trip a special and more memorable experience. Once thought of by many Americans as too fancy for everyday life, wine has become a staple in many homes. The health benefits of drinking a moderate amount of wine, along with the increase in easily accessible, affordable, high-quality choices, have made it easy, fun, and guilt-free to develop a passion for wine. While a trip to Australia or Chile to experience beautiful vineyards and fabulous wine sounds exciting, there’s no need to get out your passport for the full winery experience. Wine grapes grow in nearly every region of the United States. Experienced wine growers have the expertise to cultivate the right kind of grape for their particular climate, topography, and growing season. No matter where you live, a tour of a winery is likely just a car ride away. Many wineries have tasting rooms and outdoor patios. It’s also increasingly common to see wineries serving as destinations for weddings or events like employee team-building workshops and outdoor summer concerts. With so much natural beauty built in, it makes sense for them to show off their beautiful spaces. If you aren’t a wine expert, don’t let that stop you from jumping in and enjoying a winery tour or tasting event. Learning a little ahead of time can make your experience more enjoyable. The determining factor in every wine is the kind of grape it’s made from. In fact, wines are named after the grapes; for instance, pinot noir, syrah, and malbec are all just the names of the kinds of grapes that produce the wines by the same name. Some grapes produce sweeter wines, while others produce drier or more acidic wines. This is why, when people think of German wines, they often think of sweet white wines like riesling and gewürztraminer. When naming Italian wines, dry red wines like Chianti come to mind. Germany and Italy have very different climates, and winery owners must take this into consideration in order to create the best quality wine. Depending on what part of the country you’re visiting, you may not be able to get a really great dry red wine, for instance, but you may be able to find a delicious, fruity, white wine to enjoy. California still produces the lion’s share of American wines, coming in at nearly 90 percent of all the wine we produce (when you add the Pacific coast states together, it’s more than 90 percent). This doesn’t mean there aren’t many other wine options produced
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in the United States. The U.S. actually comes in fourth in the world (after France, Italy, and Spain) in wine production. Travelers can expect to find great red wines not just from the west coast but also in the Rocky Mountains region, the Smoky Mountains region, the Midwest, and beyond. A winery road trip or train tour is a great way to explore the world. (If you’re driving, plan to have a designated driver or a place to stay if you’re planning to drink more than just a little tasting). If you’ve already taken a winery tour, consider trying one in a different region. Each part of the country has its own particular styles of wine, and each winery has its own unique feel and, often, fascinating history. For the quintessential American winery tour, take the Napa Valley Wine Train to the most famous wine-making region in the United States. For a wine tour off the beaten path, try Nebraska, the Smoky Mountains, Wisconsin, or Colorado. If you’re feeling really adventurous, consider an Italian wine tour. For trips to regions you’re unfamiliar with, ask your travel agent for ideas about how to travel and where to stay. Even in areas that have limited wine-growing potential, you may find a winery that imports grapes and handles the rest of the process locally. This can give you a great winery experience, maybe even with grapes that wouldn’t normally grow in that area. Understanding a little about wine before taking a winery tour will make your experience more memorable and enjoyable. With a little research and a winery tour or two under your belt, you’ll go from novice to sommelier in no time! Sources for this article included: winefolly.com, primermagazine.com, winetrain.com, nebraskawinetours. com, rockytopwineries.com, wisconsin-inns.com, colorado. com, and italyandwine.net. WE
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Positive Perspective
The Ripple Effect Your Choices Impact Those Around You For years, I would jokingly say that “I live in a cave.” I have run this magazine, with the help of my incredibly dedicated staff, for 32 years. The beginning years consisted of 80- to 90-hour work weeks, all-nighters to make deadlines, and family and friends being put on the “back burner.” I would work, eat, and sleep Women’s Edition. “Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams.” —Donovan Bailey Through all of this, what I did not realize was the effect that it would have on all of the people in my life. I failed to take into account the ripple effect. “The idea that everything is purposeful really changes the way you live. To think that everything that you do has a ripple effect, that every word that you speak, every action that you make affects other people and the planet.” —Victoria Moran Throughout life, we all make decisions to embark on new adventures and challenges. It may be a new business, a marriage, starting a family, getting a divorce, moving to a new home or a new state, or changing careers. What I now realize is that all of these
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choices have had a ripple effect on not only those who we know, but those people who they know. The leap that I have made is gaining the understanding that every decision I make will have “consequences.” What I choose and what I chose will permeate through every relationship that I have. It will also have a ripple effect on all of the people who they have relationships with. For many of us, the word “consequences” has a negative connotation. I have learned that, every day, we have the ability to make a positive or a negative impact on those who we come into contact with. So, what are my “consequences?” When I started this magazine, my goal was to produce a positive, uplifting publication. My hope was to leave our readers in a better place than they were before they read Women’s Edition. I am hoping that even though “I lived in a cave,” the ripple effect made everyone that I had contact with a little bit happier. A little bit better. “When we focus on leading a passionate, meaningful life, we are also inadvertently creating a spectacular ripple effect of inspiration in the lives around us. When one person follows a dream, tries something new, or takes a daring leap, everyone nearby feels their passionate energy; and before too long, they are making their own daring leaps while simultaneously inspiring others.” —Unknown
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