The Second Life of Mirielle West, a historical fiction novel, revolves around the Carville Leprosarium. From 1894-2005, law required all leprosy patients in the United States to be quarantined in this rural Louisiana hospital community. I loved the book and its fascinating history. And so, I reached out to Amanda Skenandore, the author and an…
Podcast – Dr. Maureen Seitz – Bone Density
In this episode, Dr. Maureen Seitz discusses ways to minimize bone density loss and preserve bone mass. She defines osteopenia and osteoporosis, the difference between the two, and the test to determine the health of our bones. We discuss diet, exercise, vitamins, and lifestyle choices to ensure healthy bones as we get older. Dr….
Susansnaps Cookies
In their final days of school, most college seniors celebrate with friends, prepare to start jobs, or plan where their adult lives will take them. But, two weeks shy of her Auburn University graduation, Susan Stachler received a shocking diagnosis. Susan is named after her mother, Laura’s, sister. Four years before Susan was born, Aunt…
Podcast – MaMere’s Guest House
In this episode, Emily McNulty and I chat about her dream job as the innkeeper of MaMere’s Guest house, a charming bed and breakfast in Monmouth, Oregon. We discuss the house’s history, how she stepped into this career, activities to do in the Willamette Valley, her love of baking, and Emily’s new thing. I loved…
Beth Clark — Alabama Olive Farm
Over and over, I hear stories like Beth Clark’s. Her kids had flown the nest, she had extra time on her hands, and she craved a project. A sizable endeavor she could sink her teeth and energy into. And so, this dynamo started an Alabama olive farm. The former Delta flight attendant and her husband…