Missy Hymel’s nurturing spirit is evident in everything she does. Whether visiting her children’s schools, cheering at the ballpark or worshipping at her church, Hymel makes people feel at ease. Nowhere is this more evident than at her clinic, Accelerated Hand Solutions, where she treats traumatic and complex hand injuries including amputations, fractures, tendon injuries, […]
January 2018 – Missy Hymel, LOTR, CHT, CKTP Read More »
If you attended the Mardi Gras parade in downtown Covington 60 years ago, you were likely to see people riding in the backs of pickup trucks, riding bicycles or even pushing a wheelbarrow down Boston Street. “They did a little bit of everything back then,” said Bill Woessner, president of the Covington Lions Club, which
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When asked his thoughts about his home, Scott Williams laughed softly and said, “You never know where you’ll end up.” The Carolina native who landed in Mandeville after living in Atlanta was referring to himself, but the statement is equally appropriate for the home he shares with Scott Discon in Old Mandeville. The 1930s bungalow
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Celebrating mardi gras with specialty cocktails that are parade-worthy is a New Orleans tradition. Here are four recipes that will put you in the Carnival Spirit!
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Every day we wake up, and every day we choose. Choose to live, love and just exist in general. How we perceive ourselves has a direct impact on our day-to-day joy and general well-being. Life can get crazy—the pressure of the job, the messiness of the kids, a schedule fit for superman and roots from
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No matter how you celebrate Mardi Gras, high-calorie food is sure to be a part of the festivities. The real question is how to have fun without sabotaging your body and your health. I know it sounds challenging, but it is doable. Here are a few ideas for you and your kiddos: 1. Bring healthy
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Sure, we can sit here and forecast “What’s Next?” in digital marketing. But, every other marketer out there will be feeding you the same information about emerging trends until you’re blue in the face. No thank you! That would be a disservice to you, and our valued readership. We’ll politely decline the invitation (and pressures)
Digital Marketing in 2018: It’s All About You Read More »
There’s a famous art installation in Amarillo, Texas called the Cadillac Ranch, where a line of classic wing-tipped, fin-tailed Cadillacs are half-buried, nose first in the stark dirt. I’ve always loved the striking visual—decadent post-WWII luxury roadsters arranged in a line of 10, as if they had hit the earth from outer space doing well
Meatloaf: A Revisionist History Read More »
Bells and horns may have announced the New Year for you, but how do our backyard guests know a New Year has arrived? They really don’t, unless you make your garden a welcome winter haven! Many beautiful birds from northern habitats head to our Northshore gardens to start their New Year in a more hospitable
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The proverb “a rolling stone gathers no moss” may have a negative connotation for some, but I think it’s better interpreted as a compliment to those who embrace change. By staying in a constant state of “motion,” you’re better positioned for creativity and balance. Indeed, when things perpetually stay the same, you risk becoming stagnant or
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Warm and Cozy Style Look around. The leaves are brown and the sky is a hazy shade of winter. Enjoy a cozy day sharing the warmth of a roaring fire and hot beverage while you cuddle up in the season’s softest of knits, suedes and velour. The shades of winter need not be boring or
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William Wordsworth wrote, “Life is divided into three terms—that which was, which is, and which will be.” Anything can be tolerated in the present moment. Rarely, however, are moments perceived without the overshadowing of the past. What I mean is, say someone is stuck in traffic. No big deal as an isolated occurrence, just a
