Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Every One of Us Has a Story

Cover Girls

For Diana Galloway, the sky is the limit For Diana Galloway, the sky is the limit

February 12, 2009 started out as just an ordinary day for Fayetteville resident Diana... Read More


Ann Yingling: Advocating for our wounded warriors Ann Yingling: Advocating for our wounded warriors

Ann Yingling’s home reflects the experiences of her life. Cuckoo clocks chime and... Read More


Debbie Britt paves the new way to age: With attitude! Debbie Britt paves the new way to age: With attitude!

Don’t let Debbie Britt’s size or age fool you. At five feet tall and 53 years... Read More


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Blogs

Feb 5, 6, & 7 Feb 5, 6, & 7

The audience arriving for Friday night performance. Saturday evening — looking... Read More


February 4 February 4

Last night I took a bunch of photos at the Konos Academy’s performance of... Read More


Jan 31, Feb 1,2,3 Jan 31, Feb 1,2,3

Catching up — it has been a busy week and it is still busy!  Tonight and tomorrow... Read More


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Good Stories

Fayette Humane Society: A dog-gone good organization Fayette Humane Society: A dog-gone good organization

As a volunteer dog coordinator for the Fayette County Humane Society (FCHS), Sherry Vernick has seen her share of animal mistreatment. “I’ve been with the organization eight years and I’ve had a lot of heartache because of the abuse, but I’ve had a lot of heart-joy when an abused or abandoned dog is placed in a loving ‘forever home.’ That... Read More


Fayetteville’s real Army Wives stay connected Fayetteville’s real Army Wives stay connected

There are the “Army Wives” on television and then there are the real Army Wives of Fayetteville. These women are the spouses of soldiers assigned to the USARCENT unit based at Fort McPherson. Since some families don’t live on a military installation, but rather in and around the Atlanta area, ARCENT divides spouses into zip codes where the women... Read More


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Take Care

Vera Langston is 89 and ‘fit as a fiddle’ Vera Langston is 89 and ‘fit as a fiddle’

What started seven years ago as physical therapy for a new knee has turned into a love of physical fitness for 89 year-old Vera Langston. Twice a week, the spry Fayetteville resident hops a ride with her friend, and heads over to the Piedmont Fayette Rehab & Fitness Center, in Fayetteville. Originally from Port Smith, Virginia, Langston worked as... Read More


Are you running a sleep deficit? Are you running a sleep deficit?

You’re paying down your credit cards and making smart decisions about your home and auto loans. But are you overlooking the most important kind of “debt,” a debt that you owe yourself to pay off in order to maintain good health? This is one kind of debt that will have a huge impact on your life if ignored, but is easy to pay off with... Read More


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Family

Five vital skills for kids and tips for teaching them Five vital skills for kids and tips for teaching them

It’s no surprise that mothers want the best for their children, but are they setting... Read More


The Great Spinach Lasagna Mutiny The Great Spinach Lasagna Mutiny

June 1, 2009. With dismay, I survey the wreckage. The kitchen is in its usual messy... Read More


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At Home

Delectable Herb Recipes Delectable Herb Recipes

In this month’s issue (February 2010) of Fayette Woman Magazine, I interviewed... Read More


Decorating with children’s art Decorating with children’s art

Crayon illustrations, family portraits in brightly colored marker, and masterpieces... Read More


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Scrapbook

Neighborhood ladies visit Hilton Head Neighborhood ladies visit Hilton Head

Five couples from the same neighborhood in Peachtree City visited Hilton Head Island,... Read More


Fayette Woman in residence at Windsor Castle Fayette Woman in residence at Windsor Castle

Beverly Pruett (Peachtree City) took her 3 daughters, Melanie Pruett Flora (Peachtree... Read More


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Etcetera

On the Trail at Skidaway Island State Park On the Trail at Skidaway Island State Park

Skidaway Island State Park is just a short distance southeast of Savannah and offers... Read More


Jill’s Top Non-Fiction Jill’s Top Non-Fiction

I promised I would share my top non-fiction picks from the past year, so here they... Read More


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Travel

Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park

Lake Sullivan on the west side of Indianapolis was the winter pond of my youth. We would sit on its tree-lined bank, lace up our skates, and bump over its frozen ripples, seeking smooth ice to practice our spins or play a game of whip. Until the end of January, Centennial Olympic Park offers free style ice skating for all ages and skill levels. In... Read More


Savannah’s Secret Gardens Savannah’s Secret Gardens

My husband and I just celebrated “milestone” birthdays. I won’t tell you which milestone but let’s just say the number puts us definitely into the senior category! Rather than commiserate, we decided to commemorate the occasion with a trip to Savannah to enjoy the historic district and the natural beauty of this coastal area. The historic district... Read More


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Focus

Grow a garden library with these great reads Grow a garden library with these great reads

Whether you’re a casual gardener or a weathered landscape professional, you need... Read More


Resolve to protect your PC with four easy steps Resolve to protect your PC with four easy steps

As the new year approaches, many of us begin thinking about our New Year’s... Read More


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Business

Precautions you can take to prevent identity theft Precautions you can take to prevent identity theft

By April Sorrow University of Georgia In a single day you might write a check for... Read More


Five ways to save time and money on your taxes Five ways to save time and money on your taxes

The typical taxpayer is expected to spend more than three business days and more... Read More


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