Health + Wellness

The Power of Ritual Connection in Your Relationship

“Ritual connection” is a concept made popular by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. It refers to the intentional actions couples take—consistently and regularly—to invest in their relationship. The word ritual is key: these are mindful habits that become natural over time, something you do almost without thinking because it’s woven into the fabric of your daily life.We connect with our partner out of a deep need and desire to know them more fully—to understand them as a dynamic, ever-changing person...

Health + Wellness

Why Post-Mastectomy Care Requires Specialized Training

After breast or chest surgery, many people are told that massage can help with stiffness, swelling, or discomfort. While that may be true in a general sense, post-mastectomy and post-surgical care is not interchangeable with standard massage.The body after surgery is different. Anatomy has changed. Tissues respond differently. The nervous system may be more sensitive or guarded. Supporting recovery safely requires training that goes far beyond adjusting pressure or working more gently.Surgery...

Sports + Recreation

Driven by Compassion

Local Nonprofit DadQuest Adventures Supports Children with Full-Throttle Supercar Events Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by RF Graphics In Greater Cincinnati, one new nonprofit organization is working to rally support of “supercars” and its adjacent scene into fundraising for a number of worthwhile causes. “We’re dedicated to organizing car events and rallies that fuel hope for underserved, underprivileged, and sick children,” says Steve West, who co-founded the nonprofit with friend...

Health + Wellness

Wellness Corner

Built for the Grill: Low Country Boil Kebabs Article by Brooke Griffin Farmer | Photography by Sarah Hone & Kandace Smith When summer settles in, I love stepping back and letting him claim the grill. These Low Country Boil Kebabs bring bold flavor with smoky andouille, sweet corn, charred shrimp and a generous shake of Old Bay for a backyard classic with a coastal upgrade. It is relaxed, colorful and just elevated enough for a Cincinnati summer evening when the patio lights come on and dinner...

Auto + Marine

From Volunteer to Board

Inside the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance with Benny Rodriguez Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Provided Benny Rodriguez started at the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance as a volunteer, handing out water with his son. More than a decade later, he sits on the Board, helping shape the 48th annual event at Ault Park—now a nationally recognized showcase of automotive design and a fundraiser supporting juvenile arthritis.   Q: What first drew you into the world of classic cars? A: In 2012, I...

Local Services

Buckeye Pens

Locally Handcrafted Pens Selected by U.S. State Department as Gifts for Foreign Dignitaries Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman Len Kaltman, owner of Buckeye Pens of Liberty Township and photography contributor for City Lifestyle , received an unexpected order from the U.S. State Department last spring. His handcrafted pens were selected by the Office of the Chief of Protocol as gifts to foreign dignitaries around the world. Dignitary gifts from the U.S. State Department...

Health + Wellness

Conflict Management

It is mystifying when we are in an argument to attempt to understand how the other person does not see our point of view. No matter how much we try in a rational way to communicate what we see as the correct series of events, or why something we have done makes sense, the other person refuses to understand, and we walk away eventually from the argument, feeling hurt and misunderstood.In Feeling Good Together by David Burns, the author describes the paradox of how the more we defend our point of...

Style + Beauty

Bold & Classic

Article by Kasey Johansen More color. More texture. More you. Ground your look in the timeless, then break the rules with a statement separate. It's a uniform designed for the in-between, so your outfit can change as much as the temperature does. 1. VERONICA BEARD, Isador Knit Vest, in Off-White, $398 / 2. PAIGE, Laurel Canyon High-Rise Jeans with Vent, in Fontessa, $279 / 3. ULLA JOHNSON, Koa Knit Fringe Top, in Cobalt, $450 / 4. ULLA JOHNSON, Paulina Knit Fringe Midi Skirt, in Cobalt, $590...

Health + Wellness

In the Zone

Where Fitness and Community Meet Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Kohta Rincon Photography The challenge to prioritize health and fitness is not lost on Paula Hensley, co-owner of Zones Gym. She knows all about the obstacles. That’s why she developed a gym that appeals on all levels. “At its core, Zones Gym is defined by three pillars,” she says. “An uncompromising standard of cleanliness and presentation; expert-led, small group training with an emphasis on proper form and...

Arts + Culture

A Home for Art

The Barn Offers Timeless Charm & Intentional Surroundings Filled with History, Creativity & Camaraderie Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by RF Graphics The Barn, a cultural arts center open to all, is nestled among the private residences of Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont. Many pass the striking white-shingled building unaware of the vibrant art classes, summer camps, exhibitions, showers, weddings and events held within its carefully restored walls—or its storied history. “People are so...