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Balloontiful Things Make Life's Occasions More Beautiful
Evoking Cheer, Joy, Freedom Through Event Decorations Article by Julie Brown Patton Little did former nurse Maria Widaman know she'd become a balloon artisan. However, during May 2023, she made it a whole new business, based from Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. "For as far as I can remember, I've always wanted to use my creative side in a way that would bring joy to others. Sometimes when I had downtime as a NICU nurse, I'd decorate the rooms of premature babies who would be hospitalized...
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As Good As Gold
Celebrating The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center's 25th Anniversary And The World Champion Who Made It Happen Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Carol Green Photography “There is gold in all of us.” It’s the first thing one sees when visiting the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation website. The motto is fitting, as its founder is known as one of the most gracious, impressive and positive people. Considered one of the “50 Great Athletes of All Time” by ESPN, and named by Sports...
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Professional Services
Dappered Up Doggos
Tongues And Tails Are Wagging About Yuppy Puppy Pet Spas Article by Dr. Stacey Collins-Bibb | Photography by John Lore “If you leave, don’t bother coming back.” This was what Jessica Cooke says she was told by her employer when her child was sick in the hospital with RSV. In her early 20s at the time, Jessica chose to be by her daughter’s side; she returned to work, but was reprimanded. Until this moment, she had never considered being a business owner herself. Coming from a long line of...
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Life + Culture
For I Know The Plans...
From A Life Sentence To A Life Transformed Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson “Imagine losing everything you love in a single day: your home, your children, your freedom. The pain drops you to your knees. But as the tears dry, you face a choice: Stay broken, or stand up and rebuild. My name is Judy Henderson. In 1982, at 32 years old, I was sent to prison for life. The crime? A murder I didn’t commit. It took 36 years for the truth to come out. I was 68 when I was finally freed and pardoned. By...
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