by Tina Neeley | Jun 15, 2024 | Cover
AS MEMORIAL Day begins, the first light of dawn casts a gentle golden glow over Lincoln Cemetery. Rows of headstones stand sentinel beneath the sprawling canopy of ancient trees, the weathered surfaces bearing silent witness to the passage of time. Here and there,...
by Tina Neeley | May 11, 2024 | Cover
IT’S JUST what you need: one-on-one time with your daughter as a “Mommy and Me” day. You want something special, but you’re not coming up with anything nearby. You’re hoping something in your social media feeds will inspire you. A gaggle of glamming girls below pink,...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 13, 2024 | Cover
TREASURES ARE something highly prized or valued, yet not so easily defined. Our treasures may have no value in the form they exist but become priceless when they connect us to a dear friend or family member. A dollar store platter displayed in a china cabinet never...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 8, 2024 | Cover
FORGET TESTS and workbooks; Judy Moore’s lesson plan is a smile seasoned with 24 years of wisdom and a hug. While most of us battle against the tyranny of alarm clocks, Moore’s eyes light up at the sound of the school bell. Her journey? It’s not your typical...
by Tina Neeley | Feb 10, 2024 | Cover
THERE’S AN undertow in life nationally and at home today. Shoppers with bewildered faces wander the grocery store aisles, calculator in hand, trading items from their carts for the ones priced lower or that they must prioritize as a necessity. They must often choose...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2024 | Cover
THE WARM aroma of garlic bread baking mingles with the spices simmering in the spaghetti sauce, enveloping the cozy space of the cafe. Soft morning light filters through the windows, casting a soft glow over the wait- ing tables. Every detail, meticulously chosen,...
