A Skunk Tale My parents raised me to believe you should never have a dog in the house. They’re messy. They shed. They chew. They scratch. They’re trouble all around. That’s why our pups always lived in a dog house. That, however, didn’t stop me from wanting to have my favorite dog, Alby, live inContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”
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Built on Faith & Friendship
God’s Earthly Creations in Corydon, Indiana God’s Earthly Creations opened its doors the day of Light Up Corydon in 2020, and it’s been growing ever since. Focused on providing an in-person space to shop for Christian merchandise, owner Shelly Kendrick said she has met so many wonderful people, some just needing someone to talk to.Continue reading “Built on Faith & Friendship”
Wood-Fired Pottery
Southern Indiana Artist Potter Monte Young Potter Monte Young and his wife, Julie, originally from Iowa, moved from Minneapolis to the scenic environs of Jasper in 2013 to live close to their children and grandchildren, and to build their forever home and studio. “During my 30-plus year career in manufacturing, I moved my family 11Continue reading “Wood-Fired Pottery”
Past & Present
A studio visit with artist Kevin Rose Schultz Kevin Rose Schultz creates her signature pieces in a cheerful backyard studio designed and renovated by her husband, Rick. “It was a labor of love for him,” Schultz said of Rick’s decisionto transform a former two-car garage into an up-to-date art studio located behind the couple’s homeContinue reading “Past & Present”
The Fair is a Family Affair
Restaurant in New Albany, Indiana, offers new concept Walking into The Fair in downtown New Albany, you’ll feel like you walked right into a scene from “The Great Gatsby.” More impressively, you’ll leave filled with outstanding food, excellent service and a unique experience. The Fair opened in August and has been picking up speed since.Continue reading “The Fair is a Family Affair”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
Fighting Words I’ve had plenty of people mad at me over the years, but few can compare to the guy who showed up at my door in his boxer shorts at 3:00 a.m. Now that guy wanted to punch me. To understand what made this fellow so angry, you have to remember it was 1993,Continue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”
The Whimsical Cookie
Turning family fun into a full-time bake shop Looking at Amanda McMonigle’s cookies, you would think she’d been baking and decorating her entire life. But The Whimsical Cookie actually started just a few years ago at the tail end of the Covid pandemic, thanks to her son’s interest in cookie decorating and some quick googling.Continue reading “The Whimsical Cookie”
Threads of Life
Local Artist Penny Sisto Listening to Penny Sisto’s Northern Scottish accent is enough to feel at peace, but combine that with her talk of art, meditation, and stories of her life, and you will feel like you’re listening to the most beautiful book read aloud by an old friend. Sisto’s life is as wondrous asContinue reading “Threads of Life”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
A Tree for Every Season The first Christmas after my family moved to the country, my dad and I got our Christmas tree the old-fashioned way. We hiked into the woods with our three big dogs and chopped it down ourselves. Mom stayed home to get the decorations ready as we scoured the forest searchingContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
Nailed It It’s hard to believe it’s almost fall, that magical season when the air turns crisp, trees ignite with color and Amazon packages begin stacking up on my doorstep higher than the piles of leaves in my yard. While many Americans traditionally think of autumn as the harvest season, in my house it’s primarilyContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”
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