Recently I had lunch with a friend. She was being really hard on herself because she has been feeling sad and depressed. Her mind tells her that she is being a baby and needs to toughen up. She owns her home, she is financially stable, she has friends and family. What does she have to […]
When we pick up a book about Christmas, we expect to see something about the holiday—a Christmas tree, yummy cookies, gifts stacked under the tree. But often what makes a Christmas book stick in our memories is the unique story woven in with the traditional Christmas elements. Deedee Cummings’ latest book, In the Nick of […]
So many adults have turned hobbies into side gigs or hustles, and while this shows the power of the entrepreneurial spirit, not every hobby or interest has to be turned into a money-making endeavor. That is up to each individual to determine if she/he/they want to transform a passion into a position. Nothing enhances a […]
Sometimes we pay lip service to the importance of reading. As a society we may say reading is important, but according to the Reading is Fundamental organization, 65% of 4th graders read below grade level, which contributes to high school dropout rates. Only 37% of high school graduates read at or above proficiency. But how […]
The arts are worthwhile, but it hasn’t always been easy for people to experience the arts, especially if they didn’t have a lot of disposable income to spend. And to participate in the arts hasn’t always been affordable either. Paying for dance lessons or music lessons or the various accessories that go with each artistic […]
The Louisville Book Festival happens this month on Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th. It’s been a long road to get here! Founded by author Deedee Cummings in 2018, the festival was scheduled to be held for the first time ever in 2020, but then, 2020 happened. The staff persevered and held virtual festivals […]
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