Beauty

Beauty Lies Within

A Journey of Chronic Illness and Self Discovery Article by Angie Jehu | Photography by Various Imagine the unimaginable. You’re 17 years old and exhausted to the point of sleeping 16 hours a day. Feeling dizzy and passing out are your new norms. After visits to specialists and hospitals and countless tests, no one can give you answers or solutions. In the back of your mind, you remember a childhood story about a bullseye rash on your forearm during a hike with your family. While too young...

Education

Friday Night Lights: Band Edition

High School Fall Sports Means Striking Up The Band and Pumping Up the Community Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Austin Smith While most kids wait until August to get back to school, band kids already started band camp in July. Long hot summer afternoons mark the beginning of their commitment to the program. When school starts, they’re practicing early, late, during the week and on Saturdays. They’re arguably the hardest working kids on the gridiron. The Mountain Vista High School...

Life + Culture

Did Someone Say Cheese?

Pet Portraits That Capture Sit, Stay and 'Say What?' Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Fur Baby Photos by NJP Newborn portrait photographer Nickie Cole discovered another niche for her business when trying to capture the essence of her beloved dog, Cody, as he entered his golden years. Fur Baby Photos By NJP (or Nicola Jane Photography) is her way of helping others hold on to the sweet, silly and soulful personalities of our four-legged family members. Nickie shares her tips on how to...

Wellness

Meet Your Neighbor: Miles 4 Madison

Making a Difference, One Park at a Time Article by Angie Jehu & Sonja Nix | Photography by Provided by Miles 4 Madison Jeanette Reynolds shares the story behind her nonprofit, Miles 4 Madison, in memory of her daughter, Madison and dedicated to building inclusive parks in communities and providing recreational opportunities for everyone. Jeannette's son, Cal Reynolds, is co-founder.   TELL US ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER, MADISON, AND WHY THIS NONPROFIT IS SO SPECIAL? Madison was born in 1994 with...