Arts + Culture

Grace in Motion

Sylvia Perez on boundaries, rituals and finding calm in a fast-moving life Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by James Gustin Before dawn, while the city sleeps and Lake Michigan lies still, Sylvia Perez’s ritual begins. She rises at 5 a.m., brews coffee, reads a few pages for inspiration and lies quietly for 10 minutes to let her mind settle. Only then does she reach for her phone. That calm carries her into a day many people could hardly imagine. Born the youngest of five to Puerto Rican...

Health + Wellness

Steer with intention in 2026

A roadmap for reclaiming your energy, direction, and sense of self before the New Year picks up speed Article by Lauri Stern I used to arrive at the grocery store with no memory of driving there. Not in a cinematic or dangerous way, but more like I’d blinked and landed in the produce section while still sorting my kids’ schedules and permission slips in my mind.  I was a younger mom then, running on autopilot: schlepping kids, racing to games, cooking dinner in my head while sitting in...

Fitness

The North Shore’s Wellness Bunch

Meet the visionaries redefining health, beauty and balance across the North Shore’s most restorative spaces Article by Cat Rolfes Marta Traversa Dahlia Rose Salon & Spa | dahliarosesalonandspa.com   At Dahlia Rose Salon & Spa, beauty is more than surface—it’s about helping clients feel whole again. Known for their expertise in hair extensions, the team specializes in restoring confidence for women experiencing hair loss, including those recovering from chemotherapy. Their...

Fitness

Midlife Upgrade

Lit & Local: Indie and local books that are bound to inspire Article by Cat Rolfes When Julie Fedeli and Pamela DeRose sit down together, the air vibrates—equal parts candor, science, mischief and mission. Their new book, “Midlife Upgrade: A Girlfriend’s Guide to Finding Your Power in the Pause,” isn’t another clinical tome. It’s a rallying cry wrapped in girlfriend wisdom, born from two women who’ve spent decades lifting others through midlife. Their origin story feels almost cinematic. In...