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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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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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
THERE WERE TIMES in my youth I thought Santa lived with my grandmother. I grew up across the street from my maternal grandparents. It was on a day I was sick at home from school, busy building a tent of sheets over a collection of chairs in the living room, when a sixth sense gave me pause. Just as
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Virtually every parent can recall a time when they fought with their child over homework. No matter the age of the child, the subject matter or the school season, most memories are variations of the same scene—none of which are conducive to a healthy learning environment. Angelia “Angie” Bowlin knows that scene all too well.
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We love cocktails here at Sophisticated Woman. Here are four recipes that will put you in the holiday spirit!
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Finding your inner sparkle Everyone should sparkle during the holiday season. Anything metallic is always so festive. You definitely can’t go wrong with the little black dress, little black pantsuit or little black skirt, can you? Then there are the traditional Christmas colors of red, white and green, or as in this case, black cherry,
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The holiday season is a time of joy, and that joy should spill over into all aspects of your celebration. Your decorations should be no exception. Don’t stress trying to make your holiday décor picture perfect. Instead, express your personal creativity by incorporating hues, motifs, objects and shapes you love. Don’t feel hemmed in by
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According to the “Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food,” in 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food. In 2014, the spending rose to nearly $200 billion. By 2020, the number is expected to be greater than $223 billion. Wow, that’s lot of cheeseburgers! Given this reality, it behooves us to ponder the
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I am reluctant to say something of a more personal nature than I typically do; however, I am hoping that what you are about to read may in some way be pertinent to yourself—words that perhaps you need to hear—even or especially during this upcoming holiday season. I had a dream that I was standing
