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Light it UP!  The BAKOWSKI BRIDGE OF LIGHTS Isn't Just Any Bridge BY ADAM BAILEY Bridges come in all styles, shapes, and sizes. Whether it is what took place on that bridge, its innovative design, or its setting—bridges are memorable. And sometimes, they are worth seeking out even if you simply wish to gaze on [...]

Meet the owner of Events by Elegant Dezigns, Mrs. Sharde' Plater.   Sharde is the Owner, and Leading Decorator of Events by Elegant Dezigns. She has a passion for decorating, and all things crafty. She takes the vision of her clients by bringing it to reality by paying close attention to detail, along with keeping [...]

DRY CHAMPAGNE… DRY MARTINI… DRY JANUARY? BY ELIZABETH BEARD DEAL Whether it’s a desire to be healthier, recover from the holidays, or reduce overall alcohol consumption, choosing a one month sobriety challenge to abstain from alcohol during January is beginning to catch on. A Morning Consult poll conducted in January 2021 found that 13 percent [...]

What's your Word? BY SCOTT ANDERSON It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s time to gather with family and friends, and maybe a little eggnog, and reflect on all we’ve been through this year. And man, have we been through some stuff. But the excitement of the season doesn’t stop there. This not [...]

Holiday Nostalgia Enhancing Memory trough Relationship BY DONESA WALKER “Memories...light the corners of my mind” say the words to the old song “The Way We Were.” This is exactly the key to boosting memory. Memories really do light the corners of our brain by causing synaptic fire through the neurons. There is no time like [...]

Sanctuary Art School and Glass Studio BY URSULA BRANTLEY LEARN HEAL CREATE Long before there was a term for it, humans have found solace in artistic expression. For centuries, people have found themselves and lighted their paths through music, artwork, words, and the stage. The arts have the power to unify people from all walks [...]