by mcl | Oct 1, 2014 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By Lydia Bolen October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time of heightened awareness of our friends or family members who are going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Doctors encourage their cancer patients to eat well and build up...
by mcl | Oct 1, 2014 | Columns, Lifestyle, Welcome Home
By Amanda Jane Brown Fall is finally in the air! What better way to celebrate than with fall recipes and a touch of the beautiful season in your home! As a busy mom, I am continuously looking for simple, affordable, seasonal décor and recipes that are uncomplicated,...
by mcl | Oct 1, 2014 | Columns, Community Outreach, Lifestyle
By Susan Marquez For most women, shopping is a preferred activity. Getting together with girlfriends and trying on beautiful clothes is something most women look forward to. But for a woman who’s had to deal with cancer, there’s little joy in a leisurely shopping...
by mcl | Sep 4, 2014 | Columns, Lifestyle, Rave Reviews
Reviewed by Susan E. Richardson For too many children back to school time brings dread and fear. Going into the classroom means that other children will taunt, harass, and/or physically abuse them. The problem is widespread and shows no signs of stopping despite...
by mcl | Sep 4, 2014 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
The month of September is filled with an assortment of social gatherings with friends and family. The temperature in September is still considered “summer” to me. Whether you are attending a tailgate picnic, a school function, or just having dinner guests, these cold...
by mcl | Sep 4, 2014 | Marilyn's Bookshelf
The Invisible Girls Sarah Thebarge If anybody thinks life has been unfair, Sarah Thebarge should. After breast cancer in her twenties shattered much more of her life than just her physical health, she found herself, through a seemingly chance encounter, taking care of...
