EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

Foul Fame and Forgotten Roads My family and I once drove six hours to look for turkey tracks in the middle of Illinois. No, we’re not super dedicated turkey hunters. We were searching for a forgotten road. These turkey tracks, in fact, are almost a hundred years old and embedded in concrete. They are partContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

UNCOVERING HIDDEN GEMS

SoIN Tourism Showcases Local Charm If you’re a local looking to explore your home or you’re a tourist traveling in for a conference or a fun weekend, look no further than SoIN Tourism for all of the travel resources you could possibly need. SoIN Tourism, previously known as the Sunny Side of Louisville, is theContinue reading “UNCOVERING HIDDEN GEMS”

Treasures in Store

Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts “It’s like walking into a different world.” Shop owner Glenda Bir said her husband once made this statement about Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts in downtown Jeffersonville: “People just get lost in it.” Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts is a unique blend of old, new and in between. The shopContinue reading “Treasures in Store”

Crafting Sustainable Art from Nature

Local Artist Karen Boone Sustainable visionary are the words that come to mind when hearing artist Karen Boone talk about her life and art. Her commitment to ethical practices is evident as she focuses on art representing the natural world. “In my artistic practice I use less toxic materials like foraged ochres from my property,Continue reading “Crafting Sustainable Art from Nature”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

Diving Back In If you’ve ever taken kids on vacation, you know things don’t always go as planned. We learned that lesson the hard way on our first family trip to the beach. My daughter was only 21 months old and had never seen the ocean before. I couldn’t wait to introduce her to theContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

EAT WELL TO SLEEP WELL

Diet Choices that Promote Better Sleep According to the Sleep Foundation, as many as 35% of American adults suffer from insomnia or related symptoms preventing them from getting a good night’s sleep. Sleeping well can be affected by many variables in our daily lives, including physical ailments, mental health, light sensitivity, sleep environment, room temperature/weather,Continue reading “EAT WELL TO SLEEP WELL”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

Zoo Rescue If you’re babysitting a toddler, a trip to the zoo is not a bad way to kill a morning. Strap them in a stroller, see the animals, grab some ice cream and call it a day. Easy peasy, right? At least it would be unless you accidentally lock the child in your car.Continue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

KERRY ZIMMERMAN

Standing on Broad Shoulders The one-story building at the corner of Chestnut and Mulberry streets in downtown Corydon is well known around town as the home of Zimmerman Art Glass. This former service station received a stunning designer upgrade in 2015 when Kerry Zimmerman and his wife, Michele, renovated it to create a chic  industrialContinue reading “KERRY ZIMMERMAN”

FACES & PLACES

Southern Indiana Artist Randy West More than 100 vintage photographs of Harrison County and its residents were on display at Harrison County Arts in Corydon between Sept. 13 and Nov. 9, 2024. Randy West, the photographer who shot these photos, was the editor of The Corydon Democrat from 1970 to 2005. The exhibit, “Around theContinue reading “FACES & PLACES”

AT HOME IN SOUTHERN INDIANA

Artist Sue Chapman In wooded northeast Crawford County, near Milltown, artist Sue Chapman appreciates the tranquil setting of her home. “I moved here more than 30 years ago to enjoy the picturesque landscape with its views of woods, streams and wildlife,” the artist said. Chapman, now 97 years old, holds a wellspring of memories aboutContinue reading “AT HOME IN SOUTHERN INDIANA”